BMW 5-series · 540i Executive · Sedan · 2000 ‐ 2002

Model of cars 5-series, modification 540i Executive began manufacture by BMW in 2000 and terminated in 2002. This 4-door sedan has a length of 4.8 meters, weight 1.7 tons and is assigned to fit 5 person total.

«5-series 540i Executive» automobile with a 5-speed sequential automatic gear shift is connected to the rear-wheels. This auto can speed up for 6.4 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 250 km/h, thanks to a 8-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which generate a peak power of 286 hp at 5400 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 18.2 l in the city driving mode, on the track 8.9 l, and the mixed fuel consumption is 12.3 liters per 100 km. Gas tank volume is 70 l of petrol, what allow you to drive about 570 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this car have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have ventilated disks, 298 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 225/55WR16.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 5-series gained the lot quantity of stars - four, which means that it is a enough safe vehicle. Furthermore to dynamic safety systems (ESP, Traction control, EBD, ABS, Brake assistant), it is also equipped with passive systems of safety (side, passenger, head/curtain, driver airbags).