2003 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
540iA 4dr Sdn 5-Spd Auto
$51,800
540iTA 4dr Sport Wgn 5-Spd Auto
$54,100
540i 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual
$55,800
$51,800
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2003 BMW 540 540iA

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sand
Stone Green / Black
Gray
Black

Packages

  • $4,100

    Starting MSRP

    • 12-way pwr front sport bucket seats w/adjustable thigh support
    • multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
    • high-gloss shadowline trim
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    $4,100

    Starting MSRP

    • 12-way pwr front sport bucket seats w/adjustable thigh support
    • multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
    • high-gloss shadowline trim
    • 5-speed auto StepTronic transmission w/performance rear axle ratio & torque converter
    • 18" M parallel wheels w/performance tires
    • aero kit
    • M suspension II
    • roofliner
    • footrest
    • visible exhaust tip
    • titanium rings on gauges

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
17 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
290 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
324 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
290 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.4L/268
Displacement
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
17 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Speed-sensitive pwr
Steering Type
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Suspension

4-link Integral
Suspension Type - Rear
Double-Pivot
Suspension Type - Front
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Lower Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,803 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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