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2001 BMW 5-Series 540i 4-Door Sedan 6-Speed Manual

estimated cost $5,255
All estimates are based on average US prices, including depreciation if applicable.
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15 city / 23 highway mpg

overview

Passenger Doors

4

Passenger Capacity

5

Transmission

6-speed manual transmission w/OD

Drive type

Rear Wheel Drive

0-60 mph

5.82 sec

engine

Horsepower

282 hp

Horsepower RPM

5,400

Torque

324 ft-lbs.

Torque RPM

3,600

Cylinders

8

Base engine size

4.40 L

Engine type

Gas

drivetrain

Transmission

6-speed 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

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension Type

4-link Integral

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

P255/40WR17

Rear Tire Size

P255/40WR17

Spare Tire Size

P235/45WR17

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Alloy

weights and capacities

Curb weight

3,748 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

18.50 gal.

exterior dimensions

Length

188.00 in.

Width

70.90

Height

56.50 in.

Wheelbase

111.40 in.

Front track

59.60 in.

Rear track

60.10 in.

Turning circle

37.40 ft.

interior dimensions

Front head room

37.40 in.

Front leg room

41.70 in.

Front shoulder room

56.80 in.

Rear head room

37.20 in.

Rear leg room

34.20 in.

Rear shoulder room

55.90 in.

Other Features


  • 3-point seatbelts w/front automatic height adjusters, front...
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • Automatic fuel cut-off (triggered by airbag deployment)
  • Automatic locking device for child seat
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Crash sensor deployed hazard/interior lights, door unlocking
  • Daytime running lights
  • Driver/front passenger airbag system w/dual-threshold/stage...
  • Front door-mounted side-impact airbags
  • Front seat side impact tube-deployed head protection system (HPS)
  • Side impact interlocking door anchoring system
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