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540i Sport Wagon - General Specs
540i Sport Wagon - Accomodations
540i Sport Wagon - Engine Specs
540i Sport Wagon - Transmission
540i Sport Wagon - Chassis Specs
540i Sport Wagon - Performance

General		BMW 540i Sport Wagon
Curb weight, lb.		4056
Weight distribution, front/rear, %		50.0 / 50.0
Wheelbase, in.		111.4
Track, in.	Front	59.5
	Rear	60.1
Length, in.		189.2
Width, in.		70.9
Height, in.		56.7
Body		Unitized all-steel structure
Aerodynamic drag coefficient		0.33
EPA size classification		Small Station Wagon

Accomodations		BMW 540i Sport Wagon
Seating capacity, persons		5
Shoulder room, in.	Front	56.8
	Rear	55.9
Head room, in.	Front	37.4
	Rear	37.4
Leg room, in.	Front	41.7
	Rear	34.2
EPA interior volume, cu ft.		92.6
EPA cargo volume, cu ft.		32.1 / 63.9

Engine & electrical	BMW 540i Sport Wagon
Engine type	DOHC 32-valve (4-cam) V-8 VANOS steplessly variable intake-valve timing
Bore x stroke, mm/in.	3.62 x 3.26/92.0 x 82.7
Displacement, cc/cu in.	4398 / 268
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Power @ rpm, hp	290 @ 5400
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft.	324 @ 3600
Engine-management system	Bosch Motronic M 7.2 with adaptive knock control
Fuel requirement	Premium unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal.	18.5
Battery capacity, amp-hr.	90
Alternator output rating, amp./W	150 / 2100 (liquid-cooled alternator)

Transmission	Automatic
Drive system	Front engine / rear drive
Transmission	ZF 5 HP 24 EH, 5-speed, with Adaptive Transmission Control & selectable Sport mode or STEPTRONIC
Gear Ratios
1st	3.57:1
2nd	2.20:1
3rd	1.51:1
4th	1.00:1
5th	0.80:1
Reverse	4.10:1
Final drive ratio	3:15:1

Chassis		BMW 540i Sport Wagon
Body/frame construction		Unitized steel
Suspension	Front	Aluminum suspension system: Struts, double-pivot lower arms, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (Sport Package, 540i Sedan 6-Speed: sport suspension calibration)
	Rear	Aluminum suspension system: 4-link Integral suspension; coil springs (Sedans), self-leveling air springs (Sport Wagon); twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (Sport Package, 540i 6-Speed: sport suspension calibration)
Steering type		Recirculating ball, engine-speed-sensitive power assist
Overall ratio		17.9:1
Turns lock-to-lock		3.0
Turning circle, ft.		37.4
Brakes		4-wheel disc brakes
Diameter, mm/in.	Front	12.8- x 1.18-in. ventilated, cast-iron calipers
	Rear	11.7- x 0.79-in. ventilated, aluminum calipers
Wheels	Standard	Cast alloy, 16 x 7.0
	Optional	Cast alloy, 17 x 8.0 (Sport Package)
Tires	Standard	All-season, 225/55R-16 H-rated
	Optional	Performance, 235/45R-17 W-rated (Sport Package)
Stability-enhancement system		Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including all-speed traction control, electronic brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS), Dynamic Brake Control & cornering/ avoidance-stability enhancement

Performance Data	BMW 540i Sport Wagon
Acceleration, 0-60 mph , sec.	6.3
Top speed, mph	128
Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway	17 / 21

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