Skip to main content

1997 BMW 540 540i specs & colors

MSRP
540IA 4dr Sdn 5-Spd Auto
$49,900
540I 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual
$52,350
$52,350
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 BMW 540 540i

Showing the 1997 BMW 540 540I 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual

Shop Now

Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
282 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12.8 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
11.8 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

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

Engine

4.4L/268
Displacement
310 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
282 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

N/A
Front Hip Room
111 in
Wheelbase
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Liftover Height
37 in
Second Head Room
57 in
Height, Overall
188 in
Length, Overall
38 in
Front Head Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
93 ft³
Passenger Volume
42 in
Front Leg Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
60 in
Track Width, Front
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
60 in
Track Width, Rear
11 ft³
Trunk Volume

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
P235/45R17
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
P235/45R17
Spare Tire Size
17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P235/45R17
Front Tire Size
17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,748 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Compare trims

1997 BMW 540 540i

Wondering which trim is right for you?