BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) /Sedan 1992 - 1995/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E34)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

11.4 l/100 km
20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l

How fast is 1992 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1992 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

286 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1992 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

4.0 l
3982 cm³
243 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1992 BMW 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E34) Sedan 1992 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1992 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4720 mm
185.83 in.

What is the width of 1992 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1751 mm
68.94 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1992 BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

1605 kg
3538 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1992 BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

2115 kg
4663 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1992 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1992 BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E34)

Modification (Engine)

540i V8 (286 Hp)

Start of production

1992

End of production

1995

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.4 l/100 km 20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 178.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4 kg/Nm, 249.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

71.8 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M60B40

Engine displacement

3982 cm³ 243 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1605 kg 3538 lbs.

Max. weight

2115 kg 4663 lbs.

Max load

510 kg 1124 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4720 mm 185.83 in.

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in.

Height

1412 mm 55.59 in.

Wheelbase

2761 mm 108.7 in.

Front track

1470 mm 57.87 in.

Rear (Back) track

1495 mm 58.86 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

Suspension strut

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/60 R15

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) /1992, 1993, 1994, 1995/