BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Specs

BMW LogoBMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) has been in production since 1992 - 1995. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 4L liters, engines produces a power of 286 Hp. Fuel consumption of BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) is 11.4 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4720x1751x1412 mm, and the weight is from 1605 kg.

BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) 1992 - 1995


General data

Generation5 Series (E34)
Modification540i V8 (286 Hp)
Start of production1992 year
End of production1995 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM60B40

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - combined11.4 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)6.3 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio5.6 kg/Hp, 178.2 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre71.8 Hp/l
Torque400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement3982 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore89 mm
Piston Stroke80 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine oil capacity7.5 l
Coolant12.5 l
PowerHydraulic Steering

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)6
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionSpring Strut
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size225/60 R15
Wheel rims sizeR15

Dimensions

Length4720 mm
Width1751 mm
Height1412 mm
Wheelbase2761 mm
Front track1470 mm
Rear (Back) track1495 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1605 kg
Max. weight2115 kg
Max load510 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum460 l
Fuel tank capacity80 l