FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
540i V8 (286 Hp)
Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Start of production
2000
End of production
2004
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
Manual
Number of Gears
6
Kerb weight
1740 kg 3836 lbs
Length
4805 mm 189.17 in
Width
1800 mm 70.87 in
Doors
5
Seats
5
Wheel rims
16; 17
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
18.4
l/100 km
12.78
US mpg
15.35
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.8
l/100 km
26.73
US mpg
32.1
UK mpg
- Combined
12.3
l/100 km
19.12
US mpg
22.97
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
6.3 sec
0 - 60 mph
6 sec
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
4805 mm 189.17 in
Width
1800 mm 70.87 in
Height
1445 mm 56.89 in
Wheelbase
2830 mm 111.42 in
Front track
1516 mm 59.69 in
Rear (Back) track
1527 mm 60.12 in
Ride height
120 mm 4.72 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
6
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
Inclined Lever
Tire size
- Front
225/55 R16; 235/45 R17
Wheel rims
16; 17
Kerb weight
1740 kg 3836 lbs
Max. weight
2280 kg 5026.5 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
410 l 14.48 cu ft
- Max. (seats down)
1525 l 53.85 cu ft
- Max. roof load
540 kg 1190.5 lbs
