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1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1998, 1999, 2000

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E39)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1998 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.2 sec
0-60 mph: 5.9 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp)?286 Hp, 440 Nm
324.53 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp)?4.4 l
4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1998 BMW 540i V8 (286 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E39) Sedan 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4775 mm
187.99 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the curb weight, 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?1630 kg
3593.53 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?2170 kg
4784.03 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?6, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E39)
Modification (Engine) 540i V8 (286 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17.7 l/100 km 13.29 US mpg
15.96 UK mpg
5.65 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
11.24 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.9 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.7 kg/Hp, 175.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.7 kg/Nm, 269.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 65 Hp/l
Torque 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 324.53 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M62B44
Engine displacement 4398 cm3 268.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 82.7 mm 3.26 in.
Compression ratio 10
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1630 kg 3593.53 lbs.
Max. weight 2170 kg 4784.03 lbs.
Max load 540 kg 1190.5 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4775 mm 187.99 in.
Width 1800 mm 70.87 in.
Height 1435 mm 56.5 in.
Wheelbase 2830 mm 111.42 in.
Front track 1512 mm 59.53 in.
Rear (Back) track 1526 mm 60.08 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Several levers and rods
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/55 R16 W
Wheel rims size16