2003 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP

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$51,800

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Sand

Stone Green / Black

Gray

Black

Packages

SPORT PKG

$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

Specifications

Cruising Range - City	333.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	24 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	18 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	444.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Trans Type	5
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.20
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.80
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.57
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	2.81
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.51
Reverse Ratio (:1)	4.10

Brake Type	Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	N/A in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	N/A in

Second Hip Room	58.5 in
Front Leg Room	41.7 in
Min Ground Clearance	N/A in
Second Head Room	37.2 in
Track Width, Rear	60.0 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	55.9 in
Height, Overall	56.5 in
Wheelbase	111.4 in
Trunk Volume	11 ft³
Passenger Capacity	5
Length, Overall	188.0 in
Second Leg Room	34.2 in
Front Head Room	37.4 in
Track Width, Front	60.0 in
Passenger Volume	93 ft³
Front Hip Room	58.0 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.9 in
Front Shoulder Room	56.8 in

3-point safety belts w/front automatic height adjusters, front tensioners & force limiters	Standard
Adaptive transmission control	Standard
Auto-dimming rearview mirror	Optional
Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel	Standard
Multi information display-inc: audio/accessory phone controls, upgraded on- board computer & Check Control vehicle monitoring system	Optional
Halogen free-form fog lights	Standard
City 18/hwy 24 (4.4L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	Standard
Front/rear door storage compartments	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping pinch protection & retained accessory pwr	Standard
Drop-down tool kit in trunk	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight	Standard
Engine-speed-sensitive pwr steering	Standard
16" x 7.0" radial-spoke alloy wheels	Optional
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual stage, dual-threshold deployment sensors	Standard
Exterior temp display w/audio freeze warning	Standard
Universal garage door opener	Optional
Crash sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights & unlocks doors)	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors	Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/Dynamic Brake Control	Standard
Multi-function steering wheel w/audio/cruise/air recirculation controls & pwr tilt telescoping w/auto-tilt-up	Standard
Automatic fuel cut-off (triggered by airbag deployment)	Standard
Direct ignition system	Standard
Variable intermittent wipers-inc: vehicle-speed sensitive wiping interval, single-wipe control, heated washer jets	Standard
Battery safety terminal	Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars	Standard
Central locking system w/center console button & double-lock anti-theft system (leaves gas filler door unlocked)	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Digital Motor Electronics System (DME)	Standard
Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting without proper key)	Standard
4.4L (268) DOHC 32-valve V8 engine w/variable valve timing	Standard
LEV certified (4.4L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
Montana leather upholstery/door trim	Optional
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD	Standard
Double-pivot strut-type front suspension w/coil springs, aluminum lower arms	Standard
White indicator lenses	Standard
4-link integral rear suspension	Standard
Front map/rear reading lights	Standard
All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	Standard
Front door-mounted side-impact airbags	Standard
Remote keyless entry w/remote trunk/rear door release, panic button alarm	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
P225/55R16 all-season SBR tires	Standard
Pre-wiring for CD changer/cellular phone	Standard
Heated driver door lock cylinder	Standard
Courtesy lights w/theater-dimming feature	Standard
Front dual zone automatic climate control w/micro-filter-inc: automatic recirculation, residual/rest heat features & max A/C button	Standard
Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors w/reverse gear activated passenger mirror auto-tilt-down	Standard
Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	Standard
Fully carpeted trunk w/luggage straps	Standard
Child safety rear door locks	Standard
Vehicle & key memory	Standard
Xenon headlights w/automatic headlight control	Optional
Automatic locking safety belt device for child seat w/tether anchor restraint	Standard
Leather-wrapped hand brake boot/grip & shift boot	Standard
Twin-tube gas pressure shock absorbers	Standard
3-memory settings for driver seat position, safety belt height, steering wheel & exterior mirrors	Standard
Burr walnut wood trim	Optional
Rear window defroster	Standard
Front seat side-impact Head Protection System (HPS)	Standard
Dual front cup holders & coin holders	Standard
10-way pwr front bucket seats w/pwr headrests	Optional
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/compact disc player-inc: (10) speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), auto-store, cassette function, 4-channel FM diversity antenna	Standard
Side-impact interlocking door anchoring system	Standard
Rear head airbags	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: elect analog speedometer, tachometer, digital main & trip odometer	Standard
Pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/1-touch open/close, sliding sunshade	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Rain sensing windshield wipers	Optional

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Front Wheel Material	Alloy
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Material	Alloy
Spare Wheel Material	Alloy
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 7 in

Engine Type	Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	290 @ 5400
Displacement	4.4L/268
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	324 @ 3600

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Lower Arms
Suspension Type - Rear	4-link Integral
Suspension Type - Front	Double-Pivot

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37.4 ft
Steering Type	Speed-sensitive pwr

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

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

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