BMW1992 540i Specs

1992 (E34) BMW 540i Specs & Performance

1992 - 1995 (E34)

Tech Specs Summary


4 L V8

155 mph

6.8 seconds

282 hp

20.5 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

16.2 ft3
lb
3,638 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
20.5 mpg
Total Range
432 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
4 Liter
243 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
282 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M60B40
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
3.504 x 3.15 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.16 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
35 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.4 in3
BMEP
183.1 PSI
12.6 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
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
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
16.2 ft3
Curb Weight
3,638 lbs
Gross Weight
4,762 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,124 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,543-3,527 lbs
Length
185.8 in
Width
68.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Front Track
57.9 in
Rear Track
58.9 in
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Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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