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BMW5401997 BMW 540Specs & Safety
BMW
540
1997
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1997 BMW 540 Specs & Safety

The table below shows all 1997 BMW 540 specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 1997 BMW 540 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
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Overview

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Style:
iA 4dr Sedan - MSRP $50,470 i 4dr Sedan - MSRP $52,920
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MSRP *
$50,470
Invoice *
$43,700
Engine
4.4L V-8 282 HP 310.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,900 rpm
Transmission
5-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
18.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Hwy
23.9 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
48/50,000

Powertrain

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Style:
iA 4dr Sedan - MSRP $50,470 i 4dr Sedan - MSRP $52,920
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Engine
4.4L V-8 282 HP 310.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,900 rpm
Transmission
5-spd auto w/OD
Alternator
140 amp
Battery
90 amp
Axle Ratio
2.81
Recommended Fuel Type
premium unleaded
Fuel Tank
18.5 gal.
Exhaust
dual stainless steel
Drive Type
rear-wheel
Traction Control
ABS & driveline

Steering and Suspension

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Style:
iA 4dr Sedan - MSRP $50,470 i 4dr Sedan - MSRP $52,920
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Front Suspension
strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springs
coil
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springs
coil
Steering
re-circulating ball
Brakes
4-wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakes
front and rear
Wheels
16.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P225/55HR16.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size aluminum

Seating and Interior

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Style:
iA 4dr Sedan - MSRP $50,470 i 4dr Sedan - MSRP $52,920
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Seating Capacity
5
Front Seat Type
premium bucket
Heated Front Seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion
Front Headrests
power adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(6-way power) / (8-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(6-way power)
Rear Seats
bench / 40-60 bench
Rear Headrests
adjustable
Rear Armrests
center / center with pass-thru / center with pass-thru and skibag
Seat Trim
leather
Door Trim
leather
Headliner
full cloth
Floor Trim
carpet
Dashboard Insert
simulated wood
Gear Shift Knob Trim
leather

Comfort and Conveniences

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Style:
iA 4dr Sedan - MSRP $50,470 i 4dr Sedan - MSRP $52,920
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Sunroof
power
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Rearview Mirror
auto-dimming day-night
Glove Box
locking
Dome Light
fade
Reading Lights
front & rear
Floor Console
full
Cup Holder
front and rear
Seatback Storage
2
Door Bins
dual
Rear Door Bins
rear door bins
Cargo Floor Trim
carpeted
Trunk Lid Trim
carpet
Cargo Light
cargo light
Front Air Conditioning
dual zone front
Climate Control
automatic air conditioning
Air Filter
air filter
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
radio steering wheel controls
CD
compatible / 6-disc
Speakers
10 / 12
Amplifier
premium
Radio Theft Deterrent
radio theft deterrent
Antenna
window grid diversity
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Door Locks
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
keyfob
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Fuel Filler Door Release
fuel filler door release
Cell Phone
pre-wiring / voice activated
Power Outlets
1
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Garage Door Opener
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Instrument Display
analog
Tachometer
tachometer
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Clock
in-dash
Exterior Temperature
exterior temperature
Systems Monitor
systems monitor
Trip Computer
trip computer
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Navigation System
integrated navigation system
Steering Wheel
power telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Front Windows
power
Rear Windows
power
1-Touch Open
front and rear
Tinted Windows
light
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Heated Front Wipers
jets
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Rear Blinds
power
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
door mounted
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Panic Alarm
panic alarm
Security System
security system

Dimensions and Capacities

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Style:
iA 4dr Sedan - MSRP $50,470 i 4dr Sedan - MSRP $52,920
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Door Count
4 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume
16.2 cu.ft.
Exterior Length
188.0 "
Exterior Width
70.9 "
Exterior Height
56.5 "
Wheelbase
111 "
Front Tread
60 "
Rear Tread
60 "
Turning Radius
18.7 '
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,762 lbs.
Curb Weight
3,803 lbs.
Payload
1,014 lbs.
Drag Coefficient
.31
Front Legroom
41.7 "
Rear Legroom
34.2 "
Front Headroom
37.4 "
Rear Headroom
37.5 "
Front Hiproom
56.8 "
Rear Hiproom
55.9 "
Front Shoulder Room
58.0 "
Rear Shoulder Room
58.5 "
Passenger Volume
93 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
16.2 cu.ft.

Exterior Features

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Style:
iA 4dr Sedan - MSRP $50,470 i 4dr Sedan - MSRP $52,920
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Rear Spoiler
lip
Bumpers
body-colored with chrome insert
Bodyside Moldings
black
Bodyside Insert
chrome
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Grille Moldings
chrome
Paint
monotone
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote heated

Warranty

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Style:
iA 4dr Sedan - MSRP $50,470 i 4dr Sedan - MSRP $52,920
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Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
48/50,000
Major Components Months/Miles
48/50,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
72/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
48/50,000
Accessories Months/Miles
96/80,000

Safety Ratings

Below is the 1997 BMW 540 safety rating information and crash results as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The ratings are based on a star system and can vary by style.

Style
Frontal Rating

NHTSA rates vehicles on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

Frontal Rating:

5% or less chance of injury

6% to 10% or less chance of injury

11% to 20% or less chance of injury

21% to 25% or less chance of injury

26% or greater chance of injury

Side Rating

NHTSA rates vehicles on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

Side Rating:

10% or less chance of injury

11% to 20% or less chance of injury

21% to 35% or less chance of injury

36% to 45% or less chance of injury

46% or greater chance of injury

Safety data is not currently available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For a list of safety-related features, please check the Safety section.

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