2001 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors
4dr Car
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MSRP
- 540iA 4dr Sdn Auto $51,100
- 540iAT 4dr Sport Wgn Auto $53,480
- 540i 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual $53,900
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Sand
Stone Green / Black
Gray
Black
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
$2,800
Starting MSRP
- 17" radial styling alloy wheels
- P235/45WR17 front/P255/40WR17 rear performance tires
- 3-spoke M 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 | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | Alloy |
| 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 | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-link Integral |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| 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 Rack & Pinion |
| 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 | 93.0 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 | 55.7 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.1 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 11.0 ft³ |
| Leather-wrapped brake grip/shift boot | Standard |
| Adaptive transmission control | Standard |
| Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger airbag system w/dual-threshold/stage deployment system | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/key-off retained pwr, 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping pinch protection | Standard |
| Chrome outlined kidney grille | Standard |
| Universal garage door opener | Optional |
| Crash sensor deployed hazard/interior lights, door unlocking | Standard |
| Full-size spare tire | Standard |
| Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout | Standard |
| 3-setting memory for driver seat, seatbelt height, steering wheel, exterior mirrors | Standard |
| Heated driver door lock cylinder | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Front seat side impact tube-deployed head protection system (HPS) | Standard |
| Courtesy lights w/automatic dimming function | Standard |
| 4.4L (268) DOHC 32-valve V8 engine w/variable valve timing | Standard |
| All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | Standard |
| Engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| 4-link integral rear suspension | Standard |
| Drop-down tool kit in trunk | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Automatic locking device for child seat | Standard |
| Variable intermittent wipers-inc: vehicle-speed sensitive wiping interval, single-wipe control, heated washer jets | Standard |
| 4-channel FM diversity antenna system | Standard |
| Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft, 2-step unlocking | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/remote trunk opening, panic button alarm | Standard |
| Car-specific memory-inc: motion detector, daytime running lamps, pathway lighting | Standard |
| 10-way pwr front bucket seats w/pwr headrests | Optional |
| Halogen fog lights | Standard |
| Montana leather upholstery/door trim | Optional |
| Automatic fuel cut-off (triggered by airbag deployment) | Standard |
| Front door-mounted side-impact airbags | Standard |
| 18.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Xenon headlights w/dynamic auto-leveling, lighted rings | Optional |
| Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/right-side automatic reverse tilt-down | Standard |
| 4-function onboard computer-inc: outside temp display w/audio freeze warning, average speed/fuel economy since last reset, expected range on remaining fuel | Standard |
| All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | Standard |
| Fully carpeted trunk w/luggage straps | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Front/rear door storage compartments | Standard |
| 16" x 7" radial-spoke alloy wheels | Optional |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| LCD main/trip odometers | Standard |
| Automatic dimming rearview mirror | Optional |
| Pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/1-touch open/close, sliding sunshade | Optional |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Check Control vehicle monitor system w/pictogram display | Standard |
| Front/rear reading lights | Standard |
| Alarm system w/remote keyhead operation, interior motion detector | Standard |
| 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Side impact interlocking door anchoring system | Standard |
| Front/rear body-color bumpers | Standard |
| Dual front cup holders | Standard |
| Body-color side moldings w/chrome strip | Optional |
| Steering wheel audio/cruise controls | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| 3-point seatbelts w/front automatic height adjusters, front tensioners, front force limiters | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: Dolby B/C noise reduction, radio data system (RDS), (10) speakers | Standard |
| Automatic climate control w/separate left/right temp controls, automatic recirculation control, charcoal microfilter ventilation | Optional |
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/Dynamic Brake Control | Standard |
| City 18/hwy 24 (4.4L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Rain sensor windshield wipers | Optional |
| Microchip dynamic encoded key anti-theft driveaway protection | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for CD changer/cellular phone | Standard |
| Automatic ventilation system | Optional |
| P225/55HR16 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| Key remote-specific memory-inc: door locks, driver seat position, climate control | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped 4-spoke pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/automatic tilt-up | Standard |
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