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Vehicle
EPA Classification Small Station Wgn
Engine
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 4.4L/268
Fuel System EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 324 @ 3600
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.57
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.20
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.51
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.10
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.15
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4056
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear 4-link Integral
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.8 x 1.18
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x 0.79
Tires
Front Tire Size P225/55R16
Rear Tire Size P225/55R16
Spare Tire Size P225/55R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Material Alloy
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 111.4
Length, Overall (in) 189.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.9
Height, Overall (in) 56.7
Tread Width, Front (in) 59.5
Tread Width, Rear (in) 60.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 63.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 33.0
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 97.0
Front Head Room (in) 37.4
Front Leg Room (in) 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.0
Second Head Room (in) 37.4
Second Leg Room (in) 34.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.5
Summary
Vehicle Name 540i
Body Style 4 Door Wagon

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