| General information |
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| Model: | 540i Automatic |
| Year: | 1996 |
| Rating: | 63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
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| Main features, safety and ecconomy |
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| Engine size: | 4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving: | 18.4 litres/100 km (12.78 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 12.3 litres/100 km (19.12 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving: | 8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Max power: | 285.90 PS (210 kW or 282 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 440.00 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 324.5 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 92.0 x 82.7 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Top speed: | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 6.7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1648 PS/kg |
| Exterior and interior |
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| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 4590 litres (1,213 gallons) |
| Steering, brakes and tires |
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| Turn circle: | 11 m (448.8 inches) |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 324 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks, 298 mm |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
| Front tire dimensions: | 225/55-R1695 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 225/55-R1695 |
| Dimensions and weight |
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| Weight: | 1735 kg (3,825.0 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4780 mm (188.2 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1810 mm (71.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2840 mm (111.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 70.0 litres (18.49 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| CO2 emissions: | 295.0 g/km |
| Further information |
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