2001 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors
4dr Car
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
See more detail $2,800
Starting MSRP
- 17" radial styling alloy wheels
- P235/45WR17 front/P255/40WR17 rear performance tires
- 3-spoke M sport steering wheel
- performance rear axle
- satin chrome trim
- sport suspension w/rear self-leveling
- front sport seats Steptronic auto trans
Specifications
Highlights
|
Gas V8
Engine Type
|
|
18 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
|
|
282 hp
Horsepower
|
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
|
Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
|
Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
|
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
|
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
|
12.8 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
|
11.7 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Electrical
|
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
|
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
|
Gas V8
Engine Type
|
|
282 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
|
4.4L/268
Displacement
|
|
324 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
|
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
|
188 in
Length, Overall
|
|
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
|
N/A
Liftover Height
|
|
11 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
|
N/A
Front Hip Room
|
|
N/A
Second Hip Room
|
|
111 in
Wheelbase
|
|
37 in
Second Head Room
|
|
93 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
|
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
|
60 in
Track Width, Front
|
|
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
|
|
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
|
60 in
Track Width, Rear
|
|
34 in
Second Leg Room
|
|
42 in
Front Leg Room
|
|
37 in
Front Head Room
|
|
56 in
Height, Overall
|
Safety
|
Standard
Stability Control
|
Steering
|
18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
|
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
|
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
|
4-link Integral
Suspension Type - Rear
|
|
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
|
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
|
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
|
|
P225/55HR16
Front Tire Size
|
|
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
|
Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
|
|
P225/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
|
|
P225/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
|
|
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
|
|
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
|
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
|
Weight & Capacity
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
|
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
|
3,803 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Compare trims
Wondering which trim is right for you?
Our 2001 BMW 540 trim comparison will help you decide.