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2001 BMW 540 540iAT specs & colors

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

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 282.0-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 188.3" length, 55.6" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Brick Red

Interior
Sand
Stone Green / Black
Gray
Black

Packages

  • SPORT PKG

    $2,800

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" radial styling alloy wheels
    • P235/45WR17 performance tires
    • 3-spoke M sport steering wheel
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    • 17" radial styling alloy wheels
    • P235/45WR17 performance tires
    • 3-spoke M sport steering wheel
    • satin chrome trim
    • sport suspension w/rear self-leveling
    • front sport seats thigh support
  • OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED

    $0

    Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
15 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower
282 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V8
Displacement
4.4L/268
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
282 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
324 @ 3600
Transmission Options
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Measurements

Front Head Room
37 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Wheelbase
111 in
Length, Overall
189 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Volume
96 ft³

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,056 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A

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