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

  • $3,115

    Starting MSRP

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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
310 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
282 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ 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

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

Safety

Optional
Stability Control

Steering

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

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

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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