1997 BMW 5-Series 540I Sedan Specifications & Vehicle Data at InternetAutoGuide.com

1997 BMW 540 I Specifications

The 1997 BMW 540 I specifications section of InternetAutoGuide.com can give you the inside look you need before making your car buying decision which consists of comprehensive used ‘97 BMW 540I Sedan specs, including the V8 performance & 21 fuel efficiency, suspension & brakes, exterior & aerodynamics, interior features, and more.

‘97 BMW 540I Sedan Specs

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1997 540 I Performance

 
4,429 cc 4.4 liters 8 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 92 mm bore, 82.8 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 70 liter fuel tank
Power: 210 kW , 282 HP @ 5,700 rpm; 310 ft lb @ 3,900 rpm
 

1997 540I Sedan Handling

 
ABS
2.81:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
 

‘97 BMW 540 I Exterior

 
Black/grey medium body side molding with colored inserts
Front body color impact absorbing bumpers with rubbing strip and colored insert , rear body color impact absorbing bumpers with rubbing strip
Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.31
Driver power heated body color door mirrors , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,775, overall width (mm): 1,801, overall height (mm): 1,435, wheelbase (mm): 2,830, front track (mm): 1,511, rear track (mm): 1,527 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,369
Front fog lights
Projector beam lens halogen bulb twin headlights
Heated door locks or key
Luxury trim wood/woodgrain on gearknob
Gloss multi-coat paint , metallic multi-coat paint , black multi-coat paint
Fixed rear window
Front glass electric tilting sliding sunroof with sunshade and one-touch opening
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,185, curb weight (kg) 1,725, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 0 and gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 0
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
 

‘97 BMW 540I Sedan Interior

 
CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
Diversity antenna
Remote control anti-theft protection
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 459, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 459 and all seats removed (liters): 0
Front seats and rear seats illuminated cigar lighter
Digital clock
Ten functions computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, range for remaining fuel and stop watch
Dashboard and floor full console with open storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with four switches in footwell
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature digital display
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Adjustable folding front seat center armrest
Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
Height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustment
Heated washer
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 950, rear headroom (mm): 953, front leg room (mm): 1,059, rear leg room (mm): 869, front shoulder room (mm): 1,473, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,486 and interior volume (liters): 2,585
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with three driver's seat positions
Remote power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door, includes sunroof, includes power windows, includes dead bolt and operates from passenger door
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front and rear power windows with console mounted switches, safety operation and two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Folding rear seat center armrest
Bench fixed three rear seats
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Ten speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with digital controls, push button heater controls, variable fan speeds, recirculation setting, rear seat heater ducts and micro filter
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