1998 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic

Brand

BMW

Series

5 Series

Model

540

Generation

BMW 5 Series (E39)

Modification

540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1998

End of production

2000

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

4398 cm³ 268.38 cu. In.

Power

286 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

440 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 324.53 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1630 kg 3593.5 lbs

Length

4775 mm 187.99 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

16

Engine Model

M62B44

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4398 cm³ 268.38 cu. In.

Power

286 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

440 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 324.53 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

82.7 mm 3.26 in

Compression ratio

10

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

12 l 12.72 US qt
10.56 UK qt

Length

4775 mm 187.99 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Height

1435 mm 56.5 in

Wheelbase

2830 mm 111.42 in

Front track

1512 mm 59.53 in

Rear (Back) track

1526 mm 60.08 in

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Several levers and rods

Tire size

- Front

225/55 R16W

Wheel rims

16

Kerb weight

1630 kg 3593.5 lbs

Max. weight

2170 kg 4784 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

460 l 16.24 cu ft

- Max. roof load

540 kg 1190.5 lbs