1996 540i Specs1996 (E39) BMW 540i Specifications & Performance
1996, 1997, 1998 (E39)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4.4 L V8
- 
- 155 mph
- 
- 6.2 seconds
- 
- 282 BHP
- 
- 26.2 mpg
- 
- 4 Doors
- 
- 5 Seats
- 
- 460 L
- 
- 1,660 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 6.2 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 6.0 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 170 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 282 BHP
- Torque
- 310 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 26.2 mpg
- Total Range
- 403 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 4.4 Litre
- 4,398 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 282 BHP @ 5,700 RPM
- 286 ps @ 5,700 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 310 lb·ft @ 3,900 RPM
- 420 N·m @ 3,900 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (32v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 70 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M62B44
- Compression Ratio
- 10:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 92 x 82.7 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.11:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 64 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 35 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 550 cc
- BMEP
- 12 Bar
- 174.1 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 6 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 225/55R16 W
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Large Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 460 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,660 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,170 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 510 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 2,075 kg
- Length
- 4,775 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,435 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,830 mm
- Front Track
- 1,512 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,526 mm
Euro NCAP Results
- Adult Occupant
- ★★★★☆
- Pedestrian
- ★☆☆☆
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
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