
| 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 |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| 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 type | Sedan |
| 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/h | 6.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.2 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 | 10:1 |
| 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. |
| 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 brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/55 R16 W |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |