1997 BMW 540 540i specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 540IA 4dr Sdn 5-Spd Auto
- $49,900
- 540I 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual
- $52,350
$52,350
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 BMW 540 540I 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual
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Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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282 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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11.8 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12.8 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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310 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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282 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.4L/268
Displacement
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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38 in
Front Head Room
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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57 in
Height, Overall
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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188 in
Length, Overall
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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111 in
Wheelbase
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37 in
Second Head Room
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Steering
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Four-link
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P235/45R17
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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P235/45R17
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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P235/45R17
Rear Tire Size
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17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,748 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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