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BMW 550i

(2007 model)

Brief specs of 2007 BMW 550i

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4799 cm3 / 292.9 cu in / 292.9 cu in, 269.9 kW / 361.9 hp / 361.9 hp @ 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm, 490.0 N·m / 361.4 lb·ft / 361.4 lb·ft @ 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 10.5 l/100km / 26.9 mpg-UK / 22.4 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2007
Model550iIssued until
Serie5Number made
Model familyE60Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)396 l / 13.98 cu ft / 13.98 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1150 l / 40.61 cu ft / 40.61 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4841 mm / 190.6 in / 190.6 inTotal (curb) weight1735 kg / 3825 lb / 3825 lb
Width1846 mm / 72.7 in / 72.7 inDry weight
Height1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2888 mm / 113.7 in / 113.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1558 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 inTowing weight1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 lb
Track rear1581 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.28Frontal area (A)2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.63 m2 / 6.8 sq ft / 6.8 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.7 kW / 21.0 hp / 21.0 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke88.3 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supplyEFiEngine displacement4799 cm3 / 292.9 cu in / 292.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity599.88 cm3/cylinder / 36.607 cu in/cylinder / 36.607 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power269.9 kW / 361.9 hp / 361.9 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque490.0 N·m / 361.4 lb·ft / 361.4 lb·ft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)138.6 kW / 185.8 hp / 185.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output56.2 kW/l / 1.236 bhp/cu in / 1.236 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque102.1 N·m/l / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.87
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.93

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.40 s / 5.40 s / 5.40 sPower-to-weight ratio208.7 kW/ton / 158.1 bhp/ton / 158.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 sFuel consumption, City (urban)15.8 l/100km / 17.9 mpg-UK / 14.9 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)7.4 l/100km / 38.2 mpg-UK / 31.8 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)10.5 l/100km / 26.9 mpg-UK / 22.4 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions260 g/km / 418 g/mi / 418 g/mi
  Range667 km / 414 mi / 414 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front8J x 17 LMWheels rear8J x 17 LM
Tyres front225/50 R 17 94WTyres rear225/50 R 17 94W
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front348 mm / 13.7 in / 13.7 inBrake diameter rear345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 550i

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