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2002 - BMW - 540i Automatic

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 540i Automatic 1992
2. 540i Automatic 2002
3. 540i Automatic 2004
General Information
Make BMW
Model 540i Automatic
Production Year 2002
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E39
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2830 mm     (111,4 in)
Front Track 1512 mm     (59,5 in)
Rear Track 1526 mm     (60,1 in)
Length 4775 mm     (188 in)
Width 1800 mm     (70,9 in)
Height 1435 mm     (56,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1735 kg     (3821,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 70 litre   (15,4 Imp gal ,  18,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,31
Frontal Area 2,17
Cx 0,67
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4398 cc     (268,38 cu in)
Bore 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Stroke 82,7 mm     (3,26 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 549,75 cc/cylinder    (33,55 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type EFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 282 HP     (210,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 440 N.m     (324,7 lb.ft ,  44,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 371,9 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 162,5 HP/ton    (121,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 64,1 HP/litre    (47,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 295 g/km
Fuel Consumption 18.4/8.8/12.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 6,4 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 26,2 s
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5A
Top Gear Ratio 0,8 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,81 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,4 m    (37,4 ft)
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 324 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 298 mm
Wheels (front) 7J x 16
Wheels (rear) 7J x 16
Tyres (front) 225/55 R 16 95 W
Tyres (rear) 225/55 R 16 95 W