2003 BMW 5-Series 540i 4dr Sedan 6-Spd Manual Performance Specs
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| Engine | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Order Code | NA |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Displacement | 4.4L/268 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 324 @ 3600 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 290 @ 5400 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Transmission | Details |
|---|---|
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | NA |
| Trans Order Code | NA |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.23 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.67 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | NA |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.23 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.75 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.83 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.81 |
| Clutch Size (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.51 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Brakes | Details |
|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | NA |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | NA |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Steering | Details |
|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 37.4 |
| Steering Type | Speed-sensitive pwr |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | - TBD - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | - TBD - |
| Tires | Details |
|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | P265/35WR18 |
| Front Tire Order Code | NA |
| Spare Tire Size | P235/40WR18 |
| Rear Tire Order Code | NA |
| Spare Tire Order Code | NA |
| Front Tire Size | P235/40WR18 |
| Wheels | Details |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.0 |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.0 |
| Spare Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 9.0 |
| Suspension | Details |
|---|---|
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double-Pivot |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | NA |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Lower Arms |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-link Integral |
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