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1997 BMW 5-Series 540i

WBADE5329VBV91077
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Engine
6-Speed Manual Overdrive
Transmission
RWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
GERMANY
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 BMW 5-Series

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID WBA BMW · Europe · Germany
VDS · Descriptor DE532 5-Series 540i
VIS · Vehicle ID 9VBV91077 1997 · Serial V91077

Basic Information

MakeBMW
Model5-Series
Year1997
Trim540i
Body StyleSEDAN 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerBMW
CountryGERMANY

Engine & Performance

Engine4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission6-Speed Manual Overdrive
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeB
Serial NumberV91077

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make BMW
Model 5-Series
Trim Level 540i

Engine & Performance

Displacement 4.4L/268
Fuel System EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 282 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 3900
Engine Type 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 6M OD
Transmission-long 6-Speed Manual Overdrive
Driveline RWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 3748
Overall Length 188.00
Overall Width 70.90
Overall Height 55.80
Wheelbase 111.40
Standard Seating 5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.9
Wheelbase (in) 111.4
Height, Overall (in) 56.5

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Cassette Player Standard
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Standard
Leather Seat Standard
Alloy Wheels Standard
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 18.50
Fuel Economy-city 15
Fuel Economy-highway 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 24

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Recirc
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in GERMANY
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Turning Diameter 37.40
Tires 235/45R17
Front Headroom 37.60
Rear Headroom 36.80
Front Legroom 41.70
Rear Legroom 34.20
Front Shoulder Room 56.80
Rear Shoulder Room 55.90
Track Front 59.50
Track Rear 60.10
Passenger Volume 92.50
Cargo Volume 11.10
MSRP $52,350
Dealer Invoice $45,840
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8
Rear Tire Size P235/45R17
Front Tire Size P235/45R17
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8

Pattern Information

PatternWBADE532 V
WMI WBA (Germany, Europe)