1998 BMW 540 Specifications
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Price	$53,865.00
Weight	3745 lbs \| 1698.7 kg

Performance
Top Speed	249 km/h \| 154.8 mph

Engine
Engine Configuration	V
Cylinders	8
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	4398.00 cc \| 268.4 cu in. \| 4.4 L.
Valves	32 valves. 4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	DOHC
Horsepower	286.00 BHP (210.5 KW) @ 5700.00 RPM
Torque	309.00 Ft-Lbs (419 NM) @ 3900.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	13.1 LB / HP
HP / Liter	65.0 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	10.00:1
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Block	Cast-iron
Head	Aluminum

Standard Transmission
Gears	5
Transmission	Automatic

Dimensions
Fuel Capacity	18.5 Gal
Seating Capacity	5
Doors	4
Produced	7092
Exterior
Length	188.001 in \| 4775.2 mm.
Width	70.901 in \| 1800.9 mm.
Height	56.501 in \| 1435.1 mm.
Wheelbase	111.401 in \| 2829.6 mm.
Front Track	59.501 in \| 1511.3 mm.
Rear Track	60.101 in \| 1526.6 mm.
Ground Clearance	5.501 in \| 139.7 mm.
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Steering
	Recirculating Ball with Power Assist
Turns lock to lock	3.70
Turning Circle	11.401 m \| 448.9 in. \| 11402.1 mm.

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