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2001 BMW 540 540i specs & colors

MSRP
540iA 4dr Sdn Auto
$51,100
540iAT 4dr Sport Wgn Auto
$53,480
540i 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual
$53,900
$53,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2001 BMW 540 540i

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sand
Stone Green / Black
Gray
Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
15 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
282 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
4.4L/268
Displacement
324 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
282 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
4-link Integral
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

17 x 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
P255/40WR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/45WR17
Front Tire Size
Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
P235/45WR17
Spare Tire Size
17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,748 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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