1997 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors

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EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Cruising Range - City	333.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Cruising Range - Hwy	444.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	18 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	24 MPG

First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.55
Trans Type	5
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.24
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	2.81
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.79
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.68
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.54

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.8 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.8 x 1.18 in
Brake ABS System	Four-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake Type	Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A

Front Head Room	37.6 in
Second Head Room	36.8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.9 in
Track Width, Front	59.5 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	55.9 in
Passenger Volume	92.5 ft³
Liftover Height	N/A in
Second Leg Room	34.2 in
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Track Width, Rear	60.0 in
Min Ground Clearance	N/A in
Front Leg Room	41.7 in
Trunk Volume	11.1 ft³
Wheelbase	111.4 in
Front Shoulder Room	56.8 in
Length, Overall	188.0 in
Height, Overall	56.5 in
Passenger Capacity	5

Pwr 2-way moonroof w/key-off feature, 1-touch opening, sliding sunshade	Optional
Drop-down tool kit in trunk	Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars/twin-tube gas pressurized shock absorbers	Standard
Fully finished trunk w/luggage straps	Standard
Pre-wiring for BMW cellular phone	Standard
City 18/hwy 24 (4.4L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
Color-keyed heated pwr mirrors w/RH automatic tilt-down feature	Standard
All season traction control	Standard
Rear center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Multi information display-inc: audio/phone controls, onboard computer	Optional
Hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers	Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes	Standard
Front/rear door storage compartments	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors	Standard
Electronic engine management system	Standard
Side-impact airbags	Standard
Anti-lock brakes	Standard
Burl walnut interior trim	Optional
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 10-channel/200-watt amplification, 10-speakers	Standard
16" x 7.0" 20-spoke alloy wheels	Optional
Impact sensor system	Standard
Vehicle-speed-sensitive self-adjusting pwr recirculating ball steering	Optional
Pre-wiring for CD changer	Standard
Closeable seatback storage compartments	Standard
Leather-covered pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel	Standard
Automatic climate control w/separate temp controls, automatic recirculation control, charcoal microfilter ventilation	Standard
10-way pwr front seats w/pwr front headrests	Standard
Remote keyless entry w/keyhead remote, remote trunk/window/moonroof opening, remote interior light activation, panic feature, coded driveaway protection	Standard
Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer	Standard
Driver door lock controls for windows, moonroof	Standard
Montana leather seat/door trim	Optional
Outside temperature display	Standard
3-setting memory feature for driver seat, seatbelt height, steering wheel, mirrors	Standard
LCD main/trip odometers	Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag system w/differentiated deployment system	Standard
Halogen free-form headlights/foglights	Standard
Full use spare tire/wheel	Standard
Steering wheel controls for cruise control, radio, air recirculation	Standard
Courtesy lights w/time delay, automatic activation	Standard
4-channel FM diversity antenna system	Standard
Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension	Standard
3-point seatbelts w/automatic locking retractors, front automatic height adjusters/tensioners	Standard
Anti-lock brakes	Standard
Leather shift/brake grip/boot	Standard
18.5 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Interlocking door anchoring system	Standard
Analog fuel-economy indicator	Standard
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension	Standard
Color-keyed hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers	Standard
Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD	Optional
Cruise control	Standard
Pwr windows w/key-off operation, 1-touch raising/lowering, anti-trapping feature	Standard
225/55R16 all-season tires	Optional
4.4L DOHC 32 valve V8 engine	Optional
Direct ignition system w/adaptive knock control	Standard
Service interval indicator	Standard
Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft feature, 2-step unlocking	Standard
All season traction control	Standard
Automatic ventilation system	Optional
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Front/rear dual cupholders	Standard
Automatic dimming rearview mirror	Optional
Metallic paint	Optional
Adaptive transmission control	Standard
Electric remote trunk release	Standard
Coinholder	Standard
Variable speed intermittent wipers-inc: articulated RH wiper, vehicle-speed sensitive wiping interval/speed, single-wipe control, heated washer jets	Standard

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Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Material	Aluminum
Front Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	282 @ 5700
Engine Type	Gas V8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	310 @ 3900
Displacement	4.4L/268

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	w/Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Type - Front	Independent
Suspension Type - Rear	Four-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37.4 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	17.8
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.0

Front Tire Size	P225/55R16
Spare Tire Size	P225/55R16
Rear Tire Size	P225/55R16

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs

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