1999 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors

4dr Car

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$51,100

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Sand

Gray

Black

Packages

OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED

$0

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SPORT PKG

$2,800

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17" radial styling alloy wheels
P235/45ZR17 front/P255/40ZR17 rear performance tires
M 3-spoke sport steering wheel

Specifications

EPA Classification

Compact

Front Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material	Aluminum

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	120

Engine Type	Gas V8
Displacement	4.4L/268
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	282 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	324 @ 3600

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	24 MPG
Cruising Range - City	333.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	18 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	444.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi

Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type	5
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.57
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.20
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.51
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1)	4.10
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	2.81

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

Brake Type	Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System	Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.8 x 1.18 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.7 x 0.79 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Steering Type	Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	17.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37.4 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

Front Tire Size	P225/55HR16
Rear Tire Size	P225/55HR16
Spare Tire Size	P225/55HR16

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue 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

Passenger Capacity	5
Passenger Volume	92.5 ft³
Front Head Room	37.4 in
Front Leg Room	41.7 in
Front Shoulder Room	56.8 in
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Second Head Room	37.2 in
Second Leg Room	34.2 in
Second Shoulder Room	55.9 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Wheelbase	111.4 in
Length, Overall	188.0 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.9 in
Height, Overall	56.5 in
Track Width, Front	59.5 in
Track Width, Rear	60.1 in
Min Ground Clearance	N/A in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Trunk Volume	11.1 ft³

9-MPH body-color hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers	Standard
Car-specific memory-inc: motion detector, daytime running lamps, pathway lighting	Standard
Pre-wiring for cellular phone w/antenna	Standard
Courtesy lights w/time delay fade-in/fade-out, remote activation, engine-off automatic activation	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors	Standard
Front/rear reading lights	Standard
Driver door key-in-lock windows/moonroof open/close	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	Standard
4-spoke leather-covered pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel	Standard
Service interval indicator	Standard
LCD main/trip odometers	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
18.5 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Integrated deployment-inc: safety belt tensioners, airbags, post impact safety measures	Standard
Rear center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars/twin-tube gas pressurized shock absorbers	Standard
Microchip dynamic encoded key anti-theft driveaway protection	Standard
Montana leather seat/door upholstery	Optional
Heated driver door lock cylinder	Standard
Steering wheel audio/cruise controls	Standard
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission w/OD	Optional
Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft, 2-step unlocking	Standard
All season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control	Optional
Pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/key-off pwr, 1-touch open/close, sliding sunshade, anti-trapping pinch protection, key-in-lock open/close	Optional
Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/right-side automatic reverse tilt-down	Standard
Individual wheel rotation speed cornering brake control	Standard
All season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control	Optional
P225/55HR16 all-season tires	Optional
Coinholder	Standard
Pwr windows w/key-off retained pwr, 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping pinch protection, key-in-lock open/close	Standard
Driver/front passenger airbag system w/dual-threshold deployment system	Standard
4-channel FM diversity antenna system	Standard
Seatback storage compartments	Standard
Outside temperature display	Standard
Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension	Standard
Automatic ventilation system	Optional
Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags	Standard
Vehicle-speed-sensitive self-adjusting pwr recirculating ball steering	Optional
Side impact interlocking door anchoring system	Standard
9-MPH body-color hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers	Standard
Adaptive transmission control	Standard
3-point seatbelts w/automatic locking retractors, front automatic height adjusters/tensioners, force limiters	Standard
Steplessly variable valve timing	Standard
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension w/coil springs	Standard
Alarm system w/remote keyhead operation, interior motion detector	Standard
Fully finished trunk w/luggage straps	Standard
Electronic analog tachometer	Standard
Remote keyless entry w/keyhead multi-function remote, remote trunk opening, panic button alarm, 2-step unlocking, windows/sunroof open/close	Standard
Variable speed intermittent wipers-inc: articulated RH wiper, vehicle-speed sensitive wiping interval/speed, single-wipe control, heated washer jets	Standard
Front/rear dual cupholders	Standard
Daytime running lamps	Standard
Front/rear door storage compartments	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
3-setting memory for driver seat, seatbelt height, steering wheel, exterior mirrors	Standard
Halogen headlights/fog lights	Standard
16" x 7" 20-spoke alloy wheels	Optional
10-way pwr bucket seats w/pwr front headrests	Standard
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 10-channel/200-watt amplification, 10-speakers	Standard
Direct ignition system w/adaptive knock control	Standard
Full-size spare tire/wheel	Standard
High-gloss Vavona redwood interior trim	Optional
Leather shift/brake grip/boot	Standard
City 18/hwy 24 (4.4L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
Automatic climate control w/separate left/right temp controls, automatic recirculation control, charcoal microfilter ventilation	Standard
Electric remote trunk release	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	Standard
Drop-down tool kit in trunk	Standard
Key remote-specific memory-inc: door locks, driver seat position, climate control	Standard
Multi information display-inc: audio/phone controls, onboard computer	Optional
4.4L (268) DOHC 32 valve V8 engine	Optional
Automatic dimming rearview mirror	Optional
Pre-wiring for CD changer	Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/Dynamic Brake Control	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
Front seat side impact tube-deployed head protection system (HPS)	Standard

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