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1997 BMW 5-Series 540iA

WBADE6322VBW54624
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Engine
5-Speed Automatic 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 DE632 5-Series 540iA
VIS · Vehicle ID 2VBW54624 1997 · Serial W54624

Basic Information

MakeBMW
Model5-Series
Year1997
Trim540iA
Body StyleSEDAN 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerBMW
CountryGERMANY

Engine & Performance

Engine4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeB
Serial NumberW54624

Basic Information

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

Engine & Performance

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

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 5A OD
Transmission-long 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Driveline RWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-manual 3803
Overall Length 188.00
Overall Width 70.90
Overall Height 56.50
Wheelbase 111.40
Standard Seating 5
Height, Overall (in) 56.5
Wheelbase (in) 111.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.9

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 18
Fuel Economy-highway 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 18
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 Air
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in GERMANY
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Turning Diameter 37.40
Tires 225/55R16
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 $49,900
Dealer Invoice $43,700
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Front Tire Size P225/55R16
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Rear Tire Size P225/55R16
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7

Pattern Information

PatternWBADE632 V
WMI WBA (Germany, Europe)