FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
80
l
21.13
US gal
17.6
UK gal
Engine displacement
3982 cm³ 243 cu. In.
Power
286 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
400 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1605 kg 3538.4 lbs
Length
4720 mm 185.83 in
Width
1751 mm 68.94 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
15
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Combined
11.4
l/100 km
20.63
US mpg
24.78
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
6.8 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.5 sec
Engine Model
M60B40
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
3982 cm³ 243 cu. In.
Power
286 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
400 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in
Piston Stroke
80 mm 3.15 in
Compression ratio
10
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5
l
7.95
US qt
6.6
UK qt
Coolant
12.5
l
13.25
US qt
11
UK qt
Length
4720 mm 185.83 in
Width
1751 mm 68.94 in
Height
1412 mm 55.59 in
Wheelbase
2761 mm 108.7 in
Front track
1470 mm 57.87 in
Rear (Back) track
1495 mm 58.86 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Ventilated discs
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Wishbone
- Rear
Spring Strut
Tire size
- Front
225/60 R15
Wheel rims
15
Kerb weight
1605 kg 3538.4 lbs
Max. weight
2115 kg 4662.8 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
460 l 16.24 cu ft
- Max. roof load
510 kg 1124.4 lbs
