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1992 BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E34)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?11.4 l/100 km
20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg
8.77 km/l
How fast is the car, 1992 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.8 sec
0-60 mph: 6.5 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1992 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?286 Hp, 400 Nm
295.02 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1992 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?4.0 l
3982 cm3
243 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1992 BMW 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E34) Sedan 1992 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1992 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4720 mm
185.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1992 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1751 mm
68.94 in.
What is the curb weight, 1992 BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?1605 kg
3538.42 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1992 BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?2115 kg
4662.78 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1992 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1992 BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?5, automatic transmission

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E34)
Modification (Engine) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1992 year
End of production 1995 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.4 l/100 km 20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg
8.77 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.5 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.6 kg/Hp, 178.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4 kg/Nm, 249.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 71.8 Hp/l
Torque 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M60B40
Engine displacement 3982 cm3 243 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1605 kg 3538.42 lbs.
Max. weight 2115 kg 4662.78 lbs.
Max load 510 kg 1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4720 mm 185.83 in.
Width 1751 mm 68.94 in.
Height 1412 mm 55.59 in.
Wheelbase 2761 mm 108.7 in.
Front track 1470 mm 57.87 in.
Rear (Back) track 1495 mm 58.86 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Spring Strut
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/60 R15
Wheel rims size15