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2002 BMW 540i Sedan - Specs

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BMW 540i - General Specs
BMW 540i - Accommodations

BMW 540i - Engine Specs
BMW 540i - Drivetrain Specs
BMW 540i - Chassis Specs
BMW 540i - Performance Data

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

General

BMW 540i Sedan

Curb weight, lb.:
3803
Weight distribution, front/rear, %:
52.5/47.5
Wheelbase, in.
111.4
Track, front/rear, in.
59.5/60.1
Length, in.
188.0
Width, in.
70.9
Height, in.
56.5

Body

BMW 540i Sedan

Type
Unitized all-steel structure
Aerodynamic drag coefficient
0.31
EPA size classification
Compact

Accommodations

BMW 540i Sedan

Seating capacity, persons
5
Shoulder room, front/rear, in.
56.8/55.9
Head room, front/rear, in.:
37.4/37.2
Leg room, front/rear, in.
41.7/34.2
EPA interior volume, cu ft.
92.5
EPA cargo volume, cu ft.
11.1 Can be expanded via available folding rear seats.

Engine & Electical

BMW 540i Sedan

Engine type
DOHC 32-valve (4-cam) V-8 VANOS 6 steplessly variable intake-valve timing
Bore x stroke, mm/in.
3.62 x 3.26/92.0 x 82.7
Displacement, cc/cu in.
439/268
Compression ratio
10.0:1
Power @ rpm, hp
290 @ 5400
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft.
324 @ 3600
Engine-management system
Bosch Motronic M 7.2 with adaptive knock control
Fuel requirement
Premium unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal.
18.5
Battery capacity, amp-hr.
90
Alternator output rating, amp./W
150/2100

Drivetrain
5-Speed Automatic
Drive system
Front engine / rear drive
Transmission
ZF 5 HP 24 EH, 5-speed, with Adaptive Transmission Control &
selectable Sport mode or STEPTRONIC
Ratios
   1st
3.57:1
   2nd
2.20:1
   3rd
1.51:1
   4th
1.00:1
   5th
0.80:1
   Reverse
4.10:1
   Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1 (3.15:1 with Sport Package.)

Chassis

BMW 540i Sedan

Body/frame construction
Unitized steel
Front suspension
Aluminum suspension system: Struts, double-pivot lower arms, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (Sport Package, 540i sedan 6-Speed: sport suspension calibration)
Rear suspension
Aluminum suspension system: 4-link Integral suspension; coil springs (sedans), self-leveling air springs (sport wagon); twin-tub gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (Sport Package, 540i 6-Speed: sport suspension calibration)
Steering type
Recirculating ball, engine-speed-sensitive power assist
   Overall ratio
17.9:1
   Turns lock-to-lock
3.0
   Turning circle, ft.
37.4
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes:
   Front discs,
  diameter x thickness
12.8- x 1.18-in. ventilated, cast-iron calipers
   Rear discs,
   diameter x thickness
11.7- x 0.79-in. ventilated, aluminum calipers
   Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Stability-enhancement system Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including all-speed traction control, electronic brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS), Dynamic Brake Control & cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement.

Performance Data

BMW 540i Sedan

Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec.,
   man./auto.†
6.2 / 6.1
Top speed, mph‡
128 / 155
Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway:
   manual transmission
21 / 30
   automatic transmission
18 / 24
† BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration results may vary depending on specification of vehicle; road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only, and verification should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed limits and to please wear your safety belt at all times.
‡ Electronically limited
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