1997 BMW 5-Series 540I 4-Door Sedan 6-Speed Manual

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estimated cost $5,104

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15 city / 24 highway mpg

overview

Passenger Doors

Passenger Capacity

Transmission

6-speed Getrag manual transmission w/OD

Drive type

Rear Wheel Drive

0-60 mph

5.82 sec

engine

Horsepower

282 hp

Horsepower RPM

5,700

Torque

310 ft-lbs.

Torque RPM

3,900

Cylinders

Base engine size

4.40 L

Engine type

Gas

drivetrain

Transmission

6-speed Getrag manual transmission w/OD

First Gear Ratio

4.23

Second Gear Ratio

2.51

Third Gear Ratio

1.67

Fourth Gear Ratio

1.23

Fifth Gear Ratio

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio

0.83

Final Drive Axle Ratio

2.81

Reverse Ratio

3.75

suspension and brakes

Front Suspension Type

Independent

Rear Suspension Type

Four-link

Front Brakes

Front Disc Brakes

Rear Brakes

Rear Disc Brakes

Rear Drum Brake Dimensions

NA in.

Brake Type

ABS Brakes

ABS Brakes Type

Four-Wheel

tires and wheels

Front Tire Size

P235/45R17

Rear Tire Size

P235/45R17

Rear Tire Size

P235/45R17

Spare Tire Size

P235/45R17

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

weights and capacities

Curb weight

3,748 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

18.50 gal.

Cargo capacity, all seats in place

11.10 cu.ft.

EPA interior volume

92.50 cu.ft.

exterior dimensions

Length

188.00 in.

Width

70.90

Height

56.50 in.

Wheelbase

111.40 in.

Front track

59.50 in.

Rear track

60.00 in.

Turning circle

37.40 ft.

interior dimensions

Front head room

37.60 in.

Front leg room

41.70 in.

Front shoulder room

56.80 in.

Other Features

3-point seatbelts w/automatic locking retractors, front...
All season traction control
Anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger airbag system w/differentiated...
Hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers
Impact sensor system
Interlocking door anchoring system
Side-impact airbags

1997 BMW 5-Series 540I 4-Door Sedan 6-Speed Manual

overview

Passenger Doors

Passenger Capacity

Transmission

Drive type

0-60 mph

engine

Horsepower

Horsepower RPM

Torque

Torque RPM

Cylinders

Base engine size

Engine type

drivetrain

Transmission

First Gear Ratio

Second Gear Ratio

Third Gear Ratio

Fourth Gear Ratio

Fifth Gear Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio

Final Drive Axle Ratio

Reverse Ratio

suspension and brakes

Front Suspension Type

Rear Suspension Type

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Rear Drum Brake Dimensions

Brake Type

ABS Brakes Type

tires and wheels

Front Tire Size

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

weights and capacities

Curb weight

Fuel tank capacity

Cargo capacity, all seats in place

EPA interior volume

exterior dimensions

Length

Width

Height

Wheelbase

Front track

Rear track

Turning circle

interior dimensions

Front head room

Front leg room

Front shoulder room

Other Features

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