In 1993, the 540i model was added to the top of the 5 Series lineup, powered by the BMW M60 V8 engine and available in both Saloon and wagon body styles (the latter not in US). Transmission options were a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic.

The Alpina B10 V8 post-facelift was based on an E39 540i saloon produced by Alpina from September 2000 to February 2002. The engine is an 8 cylinder petrol producing 347 bhp and 480 nm of torque to the rear driving wheels. 0–60 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 173 miles per hour.

Introduced for the 1997 model year, the 540i was initially fitted with BMW's M62B44 engine. This 4.4L V8 engine produced 282hp and sent power to the rear wheels through manual or automatic transmissions.

Mar 14, 2010 · Correct, early 1997-1998 540i sedans use the aluminum block M62 V8 with Alusil cylinder coating vs. the Nikasil on the e34 540i. In 1999 the motor was replaced with the M62 TU (Technical Updated) with single VANOS (+14lb torque).

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Sedan 1998 1999 2000 | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 286 Hp, 250 km/h, 155.34 mph, 0-100 km/h: 6.2 sec, 0-60 mph: 5.9 sec, Petrol (Gasoline) GO Advanced

Explore the BMW E39 5 Series 540i 1996, 1997, 1998 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.

Detailed specs and features for the Used 1998 BMW 5 Series 540i including dimensions, horsepower, engine, capacity, fuel economy, transmission, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

May 29, 2021 · No 535i since the E34 (it was an M30 I6). In the US we got the I6 528i pre-facelift, then the 525i and 530i, with the 540i being the only V8. There was a 530i V8 in the E34 body as well.

BMW ’s 540i six-speed sedan has it all—room for five, aggressive good looks, and a tantalizingly smooth brute of a V-8 engine. After naming the rejuvenated 5-series to our 10Best Cars list in...