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

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic /Station wagon (estate) 1998 - 2000/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series Touring (E39)?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1998 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
286 Hp, 440 Nm
325 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
4.4 l
4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Station wagon (estate) 1998 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1998 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?
4805 mm
189.17 in.
What is the width of 1998 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?
1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
1740 kg
3836 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
2280 kg
5027 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?
410 - 1525 l
14.5 - 53.9 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1998 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
5 Series
Generation
5 Series Touring (E39)
Modification (Engine)
540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1998 year
End of production
2000 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.6 l/100 km 13.4 US mpg
16.1 UK mpg
5.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.7 l/100 km 24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.4 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.1 kg/Hp, 164.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4 kg/Nm, 252.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
65 Hp/l
Torque
440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 325 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
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Coolant
12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1740 kg 3836 lbs.
Max. weight
2280 kg 5027 lbs.
Max load
540 kg 1190 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
410 l 14.5 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1525 l 53.9 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4805 mm 189.17 in.
Width
1800 mm 70.87 in.
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase
2830 mm 111.42 in.
Front track
1512 mm 59.53 in.
Rear (Back) track
1522 mm 59.92 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
5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Semi-trailing arm
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 R16W
Wheel rims size
16