1998 BMW 5-Series 540I 4dr Sedan 6-Spd Manual Performance Specs

Engine Details
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 282 @ 5700
Fuel System EFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 3900
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 4.4L/268
Transmission Details
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.81
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.23
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Trans Type 6
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.75
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.51
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.23
Trans Order Code NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Brakes Details
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.8 x 1.18
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x 0.79
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Steering Details
Steering Type Pwr Recirculating Ball
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4
Tires Details
Spare Tire Size P235/45WR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Size P235/45WR17
Rear Tire Size P235/45WR17
Front Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8
Suspension Details
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Four-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

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