1998 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors

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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

EPA Classification Compact
Front Wheel Size 16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size 16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size 16 x 7 in
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 282 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 3900
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 4.4L/268
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
Cruising Range - City 333.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 24 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 444.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 18 MPG
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.57
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.20
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.10
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.51
Trans Type 5
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.81
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Type - Rear Four-link
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.8 x 0.79 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.8 x 1.18 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 18.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.9
Steering Type Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 37.4 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Rear Tire Size P225/55R16
Spare Tire Size P225/55R16
Front Tire Size P225/55R16
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 3803 lbs
Min Ground Clearance N/A in
Front Shoulder Room 56.8 in
Wheelbase 111.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room 37.8 in
Track Width, Rear 60.0 in
Length, Overall 188.0 in
Front Leg Room 41.7 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 70.9 in
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Head Room 38.7 in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Liftover Height N/A in
Passenger Volume 92.5 ft³
Height, Overall 56.5 in
Second Leg Room 34.2 in
Trunk Volume 11.1 ft³
Track Width, Front 59.5 in
Interlocking door anchoring system Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars/twin-tube gas pressurized shock absorbers Standard
Burl walnut interior trim Optional
Head protection system Standard
Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer Standard
Front/rear door storage compartments Standard
Automatic dimming rearview mirror Optional
Side-impact airbags for all outboard passengers Standard
Hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers Standard
Steering wheel controls for cruise control, radio, air recirculation Standard
Outside temperature display Standard
Automatic ventilation system Optional
Rear center armrest w/storage compartment Standard
Halogen free-form headlights/foglights Standard
225/55R16 all-season tires Optional
4-channel FM diversity antenna system Standard
Multi information display-inc: audio/phone controls, onboard computer Optional
Pwr windows w/key-off operation, 1-touch raising/lowering, anti-trapping feature Standard
Electric remote trunk release Standard
LCD main/trip odometers Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag system w/differentiated deployment system Standard
Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD Optional
Montana leather seat/door trim Optional
Analog fuel-economy indicator Standard
Courtesy lights w/time delay, automatic activation Standard
Engine-speed-sensitive self-adjusting pwr recirculating ball steering Optional
City 18/hwy 24 (4.4L engine/5-speed auto trans) Standard
Driver door lock controls for windows, moonroof Standard
Adaptive transmission control Standard
Front/rear dual cupholders Standard
Fully finished trunk w/luggage straps Standard
Pre-wiring for BMW cellular phone Standard
Drop-down tool kit in trunk Standard
Leather shift/brake grip/boot Standard
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 10-channel/200-watt amplification, 10-speakers Standard
Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension Standard
Pre-wiring for CD changer Standard
Leather-covered pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel Standard
Electronic engine management system Standard
Service interval indicator Standard
Color-keyed hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers Standard
Variable speed intermittent wipers-inc: articulated RH wiper, vehicle-speed sensitive wiping interval/speed, single-wipe control, heated washer jets Standard
16" x 7.0" 20-spoke alloy wheels Optional
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes Standard
Remote keyless entry security system w/keyhead remote, remote trunk/window/ moonroof opening, remote interior light activation, panic feature, coded driveaway protection Standard
Impact sensor system Standard
Metallic paint Optional
Coinholder Standard
18.5 gallon fuel tank Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors Standard
Color-keyed heated pwr mirrors w/RH automatic tilt-down feature Standard
3-point seatbelts w/automatic locking retractors, front automatic height adjusters/tensioners Standard
Full use spare tire/wheel Standard
All season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control Optional
3-setting memory feature for driver seat, seatbelt height, steering wheel, mirrors Standard
Pwr 2-way moonroof w/key-off feature, 1-touch opening, sliding sunshade Optional
Rear wheel drive Standard
4.4L DOHC 32 valve V8 engine Optional
Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft feature, 2-step unlocking Standard
Direct ignition system w/adaptive knock control Standard
Cruise control Standard
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension Standard
Seatback storage compartments Standard
Automatic climate control w/separate left/right temp controls, automatic recirculation control, charcoal microfilter ventilation Standard
10-way pwr front bucket seats w/pwr front headrests Standard
Rear window defroster Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
All season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control Optional

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