1999 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
540IA 4dr Sdn 5-Spd Auto
$51,100
540IAT 4dr Wgn Auto
$53,480
540I 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual
$53,900
$51,100
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1999 BMW 540 540iA

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sand
Gray
Black

Packages

  • $2,800

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" radial styling alloy wheels
    • P235/45ZR17 front/P255/40ZR17 rear performance tires
    • M 3-spoke sport steering wheel
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    $2,800

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" radial styling alloy wheels
    • P235/45ZR17 front/P255/40ZR17 rear performance tires
    • M 3-spoke sport steering wheel
    • Steptronic manual shift control
    • performance rear axle
    • high-stall-speed torque converter
    • shadowline exterior trim
    • sport suspension

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

4.4L/268
Displacement
324 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
282 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
18 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Safety

Optional
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
P225/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
P225/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P225/55HR16
Front Tire Size
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

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

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