BMW1992 540i Specs

1992 (E34) BMW 540i Specifications & Performance

1992 - 1995 (E34)

Tech Specs Summary


4 L V8

155 mph

6.8 seconds

282 BHP

24.6 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

460 L
kg
1,650 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
6.8 seconds
0-60 mph
6.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
171 BHP/Tonne
Power
282 BHP
Torque
295 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
24.6 mpg
Total Range
432 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
4 Litre
3,982 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
282 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
286 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
295 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
400 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (32v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M60B40
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
89 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
71 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
35 BHP
Unitary Capacity
498 cc
BMEP
12.6 Bar
183.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
225/60 ZR15
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
460 L
Kerb Weight
1,650 kg
Gross Weight
2,160 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
Tow Capacity
700-1,600 kg
Length
4,720 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,412 mm
Wheelbase
2,761 mm
Front Track
1,470 mm
Rear Track
1,495 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
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3.1

Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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