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BMW 550i

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 BMW 550i

4-door 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, 268.0 kW / 359.4 hp / 359.4 hp @ 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm, 488.2 N·m / 360.0 lb·ft / 360.0 lb·ft @ 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, consumption 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2006
Model550iIssued until
Serie5Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats
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)1525 l / 53.85 cu ft / 53.85 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4880 mm / 192.1 in / 192.1 inTotal (curb) weight1725 kg / 3803 lb / 3803 lb
Width1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 inDry weight
Height1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inLoad capacity0 kg / 0 lb / 0 lb
Wheelbase2890 mm / 113.8 in / 113.8 inGross (max.) weight1725 kg / 3803 lb / 3803 lb
Track frontTowing weight1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.31 m2 / 24.9 sq ft / 24.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore93.1 mm / 3.67 in / 3.67 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke88.4 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement4799 cm3 / 292.9 cu in / 292.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity601.79 cm3/cylinder / 36.723 cu in/cylinder / 36.723 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power268.0 kW / 359.4 hp / 359.4 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm
AspirationMax. torque488.2 N·m / 360.0 lb·ft / 360.0 lb·ft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)115.4 kW / 154.7 hp / 154.7 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output55.8 kW/l / 1.227 bhp/cu in / 1.227 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque101.7 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) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.40 s / 5.40 s / 5.40 sPower-to-weight ratio211.6 kW/ton / 160.3 bhp/ton / 160.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)14.7 l/100km / 19.2 mpg-UK / 16.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)10.2 l/100km / 27.7 mpg-UK / 23.1 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions276 g/km / 444 g/mi / 444 g/mi
  Range565 km / 351 mi / 351 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter front348 mm / 13.7 in / 13.7 inBrake diameter rear346 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

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