BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

General information

Name

BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Brand
Year of production

2000

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

540i V8 (286 Hp)

Power

286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
65 Hp/l
Torque
440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Engine displacement
4398 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
82.7 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1585 kg

Max weight (kg)

2170 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

460 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4775 mm

Width (mm)

1800 mm

Height (mm)

1435 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2830 mm

Front track (mm)

1512 mm

Rear track (mm)

1526 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Several levers and rods

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/55 R16W

Rear tires size

225/55 R16W

Wheel rims size

16

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