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BMW 5 Series540i touring

E34 (1989–1995) · Gasoline · 4.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
282 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
6.3 s
Combined economy
16.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
1995
Production end
1995
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Wagon
Size class
Small Station Wagons
Doors
5
Seats
5
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine description
GUZZLER FFS
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
4.0 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Engine power
282 hp
Engine torque
295 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression ratio
10
Bore and stroke
89.0 mm x 80.0 mm
Engine code
M60B40
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
188.0 in
Width
69.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Fuel tank
21.1 US gal
Curb weight
3,770 lb

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
6.3 s
Top speed
155 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium Gasoline
City fuel economy
13.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
19.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
16.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent strut
Rear suspension
Independent semi-trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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