BMW 540iA specifications — approved in Switzerland
285.6 HP
Max power
420.0 Nm
Max torque
250 km/h
Top speed
1 875 kg
Curb weight
| Power | 285.6 HP (210.0 kW) @ 5 700 rpm |
| Torque | 420.0 Nm @ 3 900 rpm |
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
| Weight/power ratio | 6.57 kg/HP |
| Displacement | 4 398 cm³ |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine layout |
| 4-temp / 8 / V-inj |
| Transmission | Automatique 5 rapports |
| Drivetrain | AR |
| Engine | 448S1 |
| Curb weight | 1 875 kg |
| Gross weight | 2 200 kg |
| Length | 4 775 mm |
| Width | 1 800 mm |
| Height | 1 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 830 mm |
| Body type | Limousine blindée |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 4 |
| CO₂ | 329.0 g/km |
| Consumption | 13.80 l/100km |
| Tires | AV+AR= 225/55R16 95W: 7x16 DP20 s.d. pneus Dunlop avec anneau-support, Vmax recommandée 210km/h |
| Tires (option) | AV+AR= 235/45R17: 8x17 DP20 |
| Manufacturer | BMW BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG, D-80788 MUENCHEN |
| Approval date | 07/11/1997 |
| Type approval no. | 1BA864 |