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2007 540i V8 (306 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

5 Series

Model

540

Modification

540i V8 (306 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

2007

End of production

2010

Emission standard

Euro 4

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

4000 cm³ 244.09 cu. In.

Power

306 hp (at 6300 rpm)

Torque

390 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 287.65 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1650 kg 3637.6 lbs

Length

4841 mm 190.59 in

Width

1846 mm 72.68 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7.5J x 17

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

15.8 l/100 km 14.89 US mpg
17.88 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.4 l/100 km 31.78 US mpg
38.17 UK mpg

- Combined

10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 4

NEDC

250 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.1 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.8 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.28

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

N62B40A

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4000 cm³ 244.09 cu. In.

Power

306 hp (at 6300 rpm)

Torque

390 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 287.65 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

87 mm 3.43 in

Piston Stroke

84.1 mm 3.31 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4841 mm 190.59 in

Width

1846 mm 72.68 in

Width including mirrors

2030 mm 79.92 in

Height

1468 mm 57.8 in

Wheelbase

2888 mm 113.7 in

Front track

1558 mm 61.34 in

Rear (Back) track

1581 mm 62.24 in

Front overhang

852 mm 33.54 in

Rear overhang

1101 mm 43.35 in

Ride height

142 mm 5.59 in

Turning diameter

11.4 m 37.4 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

225/50 R17

Wheel rims

7.5J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1650 kg 3637.6 lbs

Max. weight

2210 kg 4872.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

520 l 18.36 cu ft

- Max. roof load

560 kg 1234.6 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

2000 kg 4409.2 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

Max. towbar download

90 kg 198.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) is made in 2007 2008 2009 2010