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| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2008 model)
5-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4800 cm3 / 292.9 cu in / 292.9 cu in, 268.0 kW / 359.4 hp / 359.4 hp @ 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm, 489.2 N·m / 360.8 lb·ft / 360.8 lb·ft @ 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 241 km/h / 150 mph / 150 mph top speed, consumption 10.8 l/100km / 26.2 mpg-UK / 21.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 550i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 396 l / 13.98 cu ft / 13.98 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1150 l / 40.61 cu ft / 40.61 cu ft |
| Length | 4860 mm / 191.3 in / 191.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1730 kg / 3814 lb / 3814 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Load capacity | 60 kg / 132 lb / 132 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm / 113.8 in / 113.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1790 kg / 3946 lb / 3946 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.31 m2 / 24.9 sq ft / 24.9 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.69 m2 / 7.5 sq ft / 7.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.2 kW / 23.1 hp / 23.1 hp (est.) |
| 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 | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.17 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection. Electronic fuel injection | Engine displacement | 4800 cm3 / 292.9 cu in / 292.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 399.01 cm3/cylinder / 24.349 cu in/cylinder / 24.349 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 268.0 kW / 359.4 hp / 359.4 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 489.2 N·m / 360.8 lb·ft / 360.8 lb·ft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 124.5 kW / 166.9 hp / 166.9 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 55.8 kW/l / 1.227 bhp/cu in / 1.227 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 101.9 N·m/l / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in / 0.89 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 | 241 km/h / 150 mph / 150 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 5.40 s / 5.40 s / 5.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 211.0 kW/ton / 159.9 bhp/ton / 159.9 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 15.7 l/100km / 18.0 mpg-UK / 15.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg-UK / 22.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 10.8 l/100km / 26.2 mpg-UK / 21.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 194 g/km / 312 g/mi / 312 g/mi | |
| Range | 648 km / 403 mi / 403 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent | Suspension rear | |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | 348 mm / 13.7 in / 13.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 346 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in |
| Brakes details | 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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