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(1996 model)
5-door 5-seater station wagon (estate, combi), 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, 4397 cm3 / 268.3 cu in / 268.3 cu in, 210.0 kW / 281.6 hp / 281.6 hp @ 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm, 440.0 N·m / 324.5 lb·ft / 324.5 lb·ft @ 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 12.6 l/100km / 22.4 mpg-UK / 18.7 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 540i Touring | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4590 l / 162.09 cu ft / 162.09 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4810 mm / 189.4 in / 189.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1815 kg / 4001 lb / 4001 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1810 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm / 111.4 in / 111.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.7 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.23 m2 / 24.0 sq ft / 24.0 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | Stroke | 82.7 mm / 3.26 in / 3.26 in | |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 4397 cm3 / 268.3 cu in / 268.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 549.76 cm3/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 210.0 kW / 281.6 hp / 281.6 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 440.0 N·m / 324.5 lb·ft / 324.5 lb·ft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 84.0 kW / 112.6 hp / 112.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 47.8 kW/l / 1.050 bhp/cu in / 1.050 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 100.1 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 157.5 kW/ton / 119.3 bhp/ton / 119.3 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 18.7 l/100km / 15.1 mpg-UK / 12.6 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.0 l/100km / 31.4 mpg-UK / 26.1 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 12.6 l/100km / 22.4 mpg-UK / 18.7 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 302 g/km / 486 g/mi / 486 g/mi | |
| Range | 556 km / 345 mi / 345 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 220/55-R1695 | Tyres rear | |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 540i Touring
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