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1998 BMW 5-Series 540I 4-Door Sedan 6-Speed Manual

estimated cost $5,330
All estimates are based on average US prices, including depreciation if applicable.
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15 city / 24 highway mpg

overview

Passenger Doors

4

Passenger Capacity

5

Transmission

6-speed Getrag manual transmission w/OD

Drive type

Rear Wheel Drive

0-60 mph

5.82 sec

engine

Horsepower

282 hp

Horsepower RPM

5,700

Torque

310 ft-lbs.

Torque RPM

3,900

Cylinders

8

Base engine size

4.40 L

Engine type

Gas

drivetrain

Transmission

6-speed Getrag manual transmission w/OD

First Gear Ratio

4.23

Second Gear Ratio

2.51

Third Gear Ratio

1.67

Fourth Gear Ratio

1.23

Fifth Gear Ratio

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio

0.83

Final Drive Axle Ratio

2.81

Reverse Ratio

3.75

suspension and brakes

Front Suspension Type

Independent

Rear Suspension Type

Four-link

Front Brakes

Front Disc Brakes

Rear Brakes

Rear Disc Brakes

Rear Drum Brake Dimensions

NA in.

Brake Type

ABS Brakes

ABS Brakes Type

Four-Wheel

tires and wheels

Front Tire Size

P235/45WR17

Rear Tire Size

P235/45WR17

Rear Tire Size

P235/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

P235/45WR17

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

weights and capacities

Curb weight

3,748 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

18.50 gal.

Cargo capacity, all seats in place

11.10 cu.ft.

EPA interior volume

92.50 cu.ft.

exterior dimensions

Length

188.00 in.

Width

70.90

Height

56.50 in.

Wheelbase

111.40 in.

Front track

59.50 in.

Rear track

60.00 in.

Turning circle

37.40 ft.

interior dimensions

Front head room

38.70 in.

Front leg room

41.70 in.

Front shoulder room

56.80 in.

Other Features


  • 3-point seatbelts w/automatic locking retractors, front...
  • All season traction control
  • Anti-lock brakes
  • Driver & front passenger airbag system w/differentiated...
  • Head protection system
  • Hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers
  • Impact sensor system
  • Interlocking door anchoring system
  • Side-impact airbags for all outboard passengers
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