1998 BMW 540 Specifications

1998 BMW 540

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1998 BMW 540

Kelley Blue Book Retail $6,550  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: i 4dr Sedan

Engines

282-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (premium)  

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD  

Powertrain

4.4 Engine liters  
V-8 Cylinder configuration  
32 # of valves  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
premium unleaded Recommended fuel  
Standard Stainless steel exhaust  
6 speed Manual transmission  
Standard Mode select transmission  
Standard Overdrive  
2.81 Axle ratio  
15 mpg Fuel economy city  
24 mpg Fuel economy highway  
18 gal. Fuel tank capacity
282-hp @ 5,700RPM Engine horsepower  
310 lb.-ft. @ 3,900RPM Engine torque  
3.62" x 3.26" Engine bore x stroke  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

268 cu.in. Engine displacement  
.31 Drag coefficient  
3,803 lbs. Curb weight  
4,762 lbs. GVWR  
188.0" Exterior length  
70.9" Exterior body width  
56.5" Exterior height  
111.4" Wheelbase  
59.5" Front tread  
60.1" Rear tread  
18.7' Turning radius  
41.7" Front legroom  
34.2" Rear legroom  
37.4" Front headroom  
37.5" Rear headroom  
56.8" Front hiproom  
55.9" Rear hiproom  
58.0" Front shoulder room  
58.5" Rear shoulder room  
93.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
16.2 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
16.2 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Four wheel independent suspension  
Standard Sport suspension  
Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Standard Speed-sensing steering  
235/45WR17.0 Front tires  
235/45WR17.0 Rear tires  
Standard Performance tires  

Body Exterior

4 Number of doors
Standard Power door mirrors  
Standard Heated door mirrors  
Standard Spoiler  
Standard Body-color or chrome door mirrors  
Standard Body-color or chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored bumpers  
Standard Front bumper rub strip  
Standard Rear bumper rub strip  
Standard Chrome front bumper insert  
Standard Chrome rear bumper insert  
Optional Clearcoat/metallic paint  
Standard Bodyside moldings  
Standard Chrome bodyside insert  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Chrome grille  
Standard Chrome side window moldings  

Convenience Feature

Standard Air conditioning  
Standard Automatic temperature control  
Standard Front dual zone A/C  
Standard Underseat ducts  
Standard Air filter  
Standard Power sunroof  
Standard Glass sunroof  
Standard Sliding and tilting sunroof  
Standard Sunroof sunshade  
Standard Memory seat  
3 Memory settings  
Standard Door mirror memory  
Standard Steering wheel memory  
Standard Head restraints memory  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows  
Standard 1-touch down  
Standard Remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Remote trunk/hatch/door controls  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Telescoping steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver vanity mirror  
Standard Illuminated passenger vanity mirror  
Optional Navigation system  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Rear cupholder  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Covered floor storage  
Standard Driver door bin  
Standard Passenger door bin  
Standard Rear door bins  
Standard Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver's footrest  
1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Heated front seats  
Standard Power driver seat  
10 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Optional Driver lumbar support  
Standard Height adjustable driver seat  
Optional Driver thigh support  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power passenger seat  
10 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Optional Passenger lumbar support  
Standard Height adjustable passenger seat  
Optional Passenger thigh support  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
w/storage Front center armrest  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Optional Split folding rear seat  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Rear seat armrest storage  
Standard Leather upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Full carpet floor covering  
Standard Genuine wood instrument panel insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpeted cargo space  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
Standard Premium audio system  
Optional Premium amplifier  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Steering wheel mounted audio controls  
10 Speakers
Optional Speakers: 12
Standard Diversity antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Heated front windshield wiper jets  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Optional Rear window blind  
Standard Tinted windows  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Rear reading lights  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside temperature display  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard PRND display in dash  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil pressure warning  
Standard Engine temperature  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low oil level warning  
Standard Low coolant warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Standard Low fuel warning  
Standard Low washer fluid warning  
Standard Bulb failure warning  
Standard Door ajar warning  
Standard Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Standard Service interval indicator  
Standard Brake fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard ABS brakes  
Standard 4 wheel disc brakes  
Standard 4 wheel ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full size spare tire  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Standard Dual front side impact airbags  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Power door locks  
Standard Remote keyless entry  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Traction control  
Standard Full range traction control  
Standard Power adjustable front head restraints  
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