SPECIFICATIONS
| Sedan | WAGON |
ENGINES
Type: |
2,494cc Inline-6; aluminum block and head |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 184 at 6,000 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 175 at 3,500 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 84.0 x 75.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 20 / 29 |
| Available with: | 525i |
Type: |
2,979cc Inline-6; aluminum block and head |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 225 at 5,900 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 214 at 3,500 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 21 / 30 |
| Available with: | 530i |
Type: |
4,398cc V8; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 290 at 5,400 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 324 at 3,600 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 92.0 x 82.7 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 15 / 23 |
| Available with: | 540i |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
5-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 4.23, 2.52, 1.66, 1.22, 1.00 |
| Final Drive: | 3.15 |
| Available with: | 525i |
Type: |
5-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 4.21, 2.49, 1.66, 1.24, 1.00 |
| Final Drive: | 2.93 |
| Available with: | 530i |
Type: |
5-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 3.42, 2.22, 1.60, 1.00, 0.75 |
| Final Drive: | 3.46 |
| Available with: | 525i; 530i |
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 4.23, 2.53, 1.67, 1.23, 1.00, 0.83 |
| Final Drive: | 2.81 |
| Available with: | 540i |
Type: |
5-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 3.57, 2.20, 1.51, 1.00, 0.80 |
| Final Drive: | 3.15 |
| Available with: | 540i |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
Rear-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
11.7 in. power-assisted vented discs |
Rear: |
11.7 in. power-assisted vented discs |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,450 (525i) 3,494 (530i) 3,748 (540i) |
GVWR [lbs]: |
4,464 (525i) 4,509 (530i) 4,817 (540i) |
| Weight distribution: | 50 / 50 (525i) 51 / 49 (530i) 52 / 48 (540i) |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 18.5 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
37.0 37.4 (540i) |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
188.0 |
Width [in.]: |
70.9 |
Height [in.]: |
56.7 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 111.4 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 59.5 |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 60.1 59.6 (540i) |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.30 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
92.5 |
Seating Capacity: |
5 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
38.7 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 37.8 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.7 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 34.2 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
56.8 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 55.9 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
58.0 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: | 58.5 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
11.1 |
