BMW 5 Series Sedan (E39, facelift 2000)
540i V8 (286 Hp)
2000 – 2004 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual
- Power
- 286 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.2 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Combined
- —
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Generation
- 5 Series Sedan (E39, facelift 2000)
- Modification (Engine)
- 540i V8 (286 Hp)
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2004
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 17.7 l/100 km13.3 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 8.9 l/100 km26.4 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 6.2 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 5.9 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 5.5 kg/Hp12.1 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 3.6 kg/Nm10.8 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 286 Hp
- Power at
- 5400 rpm
- Power per litre
- 65
- Torque
- 440 Nm325 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3600 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M62B44
- Engine displacement
- 4398 cm³4398 cm³ (268 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Engine configuration
- V-engine
- Cylinder bore
- 92 mm3.6 in
- Piston stroke
- 82.7 mm3.3 in
- Compression ratio
- 10 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 7.5 l2.0 gal
- Coolant
- 12 l3.2 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1585 kg3494 lb
- Max. weight
- 2170 kg4784 lb
- Max load
- 585 kg1290 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 460 l121.5 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 70 l18.5 gal
- Max. roof load
- 100 kg220 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4775 mm188.0 in
- Width
- 1800 mm70.9 in
- Height
- 1435 mm56.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 2830 mm111.4 in
- Front track
- 1512 mm59.5 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1526 mm60.1 in
- Ride height (ground clearance)
- 120 mm4.7 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 6 gears, manual transmission
- Front suspension
- Wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Several arms and rods
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Recirculating-ball steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 225/55 R16W
- Wheel rims size
- 16