1998 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
540IA 4dr Sdn 5-Spd Auto
$50,500
540I 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual
$53,300
540IP 4dr Protection Sdn 5-Spd Auto
$88,900
$50,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 BMW 540 540iA

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sand
Aubergine
Gray
Black

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

  • $3,115

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" composite wheels
    • shadowline exterior trim
    • sport suspension P235/45ZR17 tires

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Optional
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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