BMW 5 Series 540i V8 • 286 HP
Sedan6-speed manualRear Wheel Drive2000-2004
286 HP
Power
6.2 sec
0-100 km/h
250 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeSedan
Doors4
Seats5
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
0-100 km/h6.2 sec
0-60 mph5.9 sec
Top Speed250 km/h
Powertrain
Power286 HP @ 5400 rpm
Torque440 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine
Displacement4398 cc
Engine CodeM62B44
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Cylinders8
ConfigurationV-engine
CompressionCompression Ratio10:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder4
BoreCylinder Bore92 mm
StrokePiston Stroke82.7 mm
Fuel InjectionMulti-port manifold injection
Oil Capacity7.5 L
Coolant Cap.Coolant Capacity12 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionWishbone
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionSeveral levers and rods
Brakes
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeRecirculating ball
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
TiresTires Size225/55 R16W
Wheel Rims16"
Assist SystemsAssisting SystemsABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length4775 mm
Width1800 mm
Height1435 mm
Wheelbase2830 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm
Front Track1512 mm
Rear Track1526 mm
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight1585 kg
Max Weight2170 kg
TrunkTrunk Capacity460 L
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
City17.7 L/100km
Highway8.9 L/100km
Emissions
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank70 L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type6-speed manual
Gears6
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationRear Wheel Drive
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