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BMW 550i Exclusive Automatic

(2007 model)

Brief specs of 2007 BMW 550i Exclusive Automatic

5-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4799 cm3 / 292.9 cu in / 292.9 cu in, 270.0 kW / 362.1 hp / 362.1 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, automatic 6-speed transmission, consumption 11.1 l/100km / 25.4 mpg-UK / 21.2 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2007
Model550i Exclusive AutomaticIssued until
Serie5Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typeNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)520 l / 18.36 cu ft / 18.36 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)520 l / 18.36 cu ft / 18.36 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4850 mm / 190.9 in / 190.9 inTotal (curb) weight1660 kg / 3660 lb / 3660 lb
Width1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inDry weight
Height1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2890 mm / 113.8 in / 113.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

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)Stroke88.3 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supplySequential port fuel injection (SFI/SEFI)Engine displacement4799 cm3 / 292.9 cu in / 292.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity601.10 cm3/cylinder / 36.681 cu in/cylinder / 36.681 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power270.0 kW / 362.1 hp / 362.1 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm
AspirationMax. torque490.0 N·m / 361.4 lb·ft / 361.4 lb·ft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)108.0 kW / 144.8 hp / 144.8 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output56.3 kW/l / 1.236 bhp/cu in / 1.236 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque102.1 N·m/l / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
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)Power-to-weight ratio221.1 kW/ton / 167.5 bhp/ton / 167.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.1 l/100km / 25.4 mpg-UK / 21.2 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions260 g/km / 418 g/mi / 418 g/mi (est.)
  Range631 km / 392 mi / 392 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 550i Exclusive Automatic

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