2003 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
540iA 4dr Sdn 5-Spd Auto
$51,800
540iTA 4dr Sport Wgn 5-Spd Auto
$54,100
540i 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual
$55,800
$51,800
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2003 BMW 540 540iA

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sand
Stone Green / Black
Gray
Black

Packages

  • $4,100

    Starting MSRP

    • 12-way pwr front sport bucket seats w/adjustable thigh support
    • multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
    • high-gloss shadowline trim
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    $4,100

    Starting MSRP

    • 12-way pwr front sport bucket seats w/adjustable thigh support
    • multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
    • high-gloss shadowline trim
    • 5-speed auto StepTronic transmission w/performance rear axle ratio & torque converter
    • 18" M parallel wheels w/performance tires
    • aero kit
    • M suspension II
    • roofliner
    • footrest
    • visible exhaust tip
    • titanium rings on gauges

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
17 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
290 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

4.4L/268
Displacement
Gas V8
Engine Type
324 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
290 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
17 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

N/A
Min Ground Clearance
58 in
Front Hip Room
60 in
Track Width, Rear
42 in
Front Leg Room
N/A
Liftover Height
57 in
Height, Overall
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
37 in
Front Head Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
11 ft³
Trunk Volume
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Second Hip Room
111 in
Wheelbase
93 ft³
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
188 in
Length, Overall
60 in
Track Width, Front
37 in
Second Head Room

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Speed-sensitive pwr
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Suspension

4-link Integral
Suspension Type - Rear
Double-Pivot
Suspension Type - Front
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Lower Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
P225/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
P225/55HR16
Front Tire Size
Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
P225/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

3,803 lbs
Base Curb Weight
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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