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1997 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors

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

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
P225/55R16
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P225/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R16
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

3,803 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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