BMW 540i Automatic 1992 specs
General information
Model: | BMW 540i Automatic |
Year: | 1992 |
Category: | Large/luxury cars |
Manufacturer: | BMW |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 3982 ccm |
Max power: | 285.9 PS (211 kW) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 400 Nm at 4500 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 10:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 89 x 80 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel city driving: | 17.2 litres/100 km (13.68 miles per gallon) |
Fuel mixed driving: | 8.6 litres/100 km (27.35 miles per gallon) |
Fuel highway driving: | 9.6 litres/100 km (24.5 miles per gallon) |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 235 km/h (146 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 7.5 seconds |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1661 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Passenger space: | 4590 litres (1213 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks |
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Front tire dimensions: | 225/60-ZR15 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 225/60-ZR15 |
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1721 kg (3794.2 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4730 mm (186.2 inches) |
Overall width: | 1760 mm (69.3 inches) |
Overall height: | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2770 mm (109.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 80 litres (21.13 gallons) |