Specifications: BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000

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BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E39)
Modification (Engine) 540i V8 (286 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 17.7 l/100 km
13.3 US mpg
16 UK mpg
5.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.9 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h
155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.7 kg/Hp, 175.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.7 kg/Nm, 269.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 65 Hp/l
Torque 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
324.53 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M62B44
Engine displacement 4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm
3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 82.7 mm
3.26 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1630 kg
3593.53 lbs.
Max. weight 2170 kg
4784.03 lbs.
Max load 540 kg
1190.5 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
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.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Several levers and rods
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/55 R16 W
Wheel rims size 16

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