BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp)

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Technical information

General information
3982 cm3 286 hp 210 kW 6.3 sec 250 km/h 155 mph 1605 kg 3538 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	BMW
Model :	5 Series
Generation :	5 Series (E34)
Engine / modification :	540i V8 (286 Hp)
Production start :	1992 year
Production end :	1995 year
Coupe type :	Sedan
Num. of Doors :	4
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :	11.4 l/100 km \| 20.6 mpg US \| 24.8 mpg UK
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	80 l \| 21.1 US gallons \| 17.6 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	286 hp \| 210 kW
Max power in :	5800 rpm.
Maximum speed :	250 km/h \| 155 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	6.3 sec
Torque :	400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M60B40
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	3982 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	7.5 l
Coolant :	12.5 l
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders :	V engine
Valvetrain :	DOHC
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	4
Compression ratio :	10
Piston Stroke :	80 mm
Cylinder Bore :	89 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	5
Number of Gears (manual transmission) :	6
Chassis
Length :	4720 mm \| 185.8 in
Width :	1751 mm \| 68.9 in
Height :	1412 mm \| 55.6 in
Wheelbase :	2761 mm \| 108.7 in
Front track :	1470 mm \| 57.9 in
Rear (Back) track :	1495 mm \| 58.9 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	460 l
Front suspension :	Wishbone
Rear suspension :	The depreciated rack
Max weight :	2115 kg \| 4663 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight :	1605 kg \| 3538 lbs
ABS :	yes
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	225/60 R15
Wheel rims size :	R15
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