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1997 BMW 5-Series 540IA 4-Door Sedan 5-Speed Automatic

estimated cost $4,865
All estimates are based on average US prices, including depreciation if applicable.
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18 city / 24 highway mpg

overview

Passenger Doors

4

Passenger Capacity

5

Transmission

Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Drive type

Rear Wheel Drive

0-60 mph

6.32 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

Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD

First Gear Ratio

3.55

Second Gear Ratio

2.24

Third Gear Ratio

1.54

Fourth Gear Ratio

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio

0.79

Final Drive Axle Ratio

2.81

Reverse Ratio

3.68

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

P225/55R16

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R16

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R16

Spare Tire Size

P225/55R16

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

weights and capacities

Curb weight

3,803 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

37.60 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...
  • Hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers
  • Impact sensor system
  • Interlocking door anchoring system
  • Side-impact airbags
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