Specifications: BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

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BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E34)
Modification (Engine) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1992 year
End of production 1995 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 11.4 l/100 km
20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.5 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h
155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.6 kg/Hp, 178.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4 kg/Nm, 249.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 71.8 Hp/l
Torque 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
295.02 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M60B40
Engine displacement 3982 cm3
243 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 89 mm
3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm
3.15 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
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Coolant 12.5 l
13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1605 kg
3538.42 lbs.
Max. weight 2115 kg
4662.78 lbs.
Max load 510 kg
1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4720 mm
185.83 in.
Width 1751 mm
68.94 in.
Height 1412 mm
55.59 in.
Wheelbase 2761 mm
108.7 in.
Front track 1470 mm
57.87 in.
Rear (Back) track 1495 mm
58.86 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 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Spring Strut
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/60 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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