BMW 540i (E39) (2001 - 2003)

Car Catalog USA

Dimensions
Base Curb Weight, lbs 3748 3803
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
Height, Overall (in) 55.700
Liftover Height (in)
Min Ground Clearance (in)
Track Width, Front (in) 59.600
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.100
Fuel Economy
EPA Fuel Economy - City 15 18
EPA Fuel Economy - Highway 23 24
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range (mi)
Performance Specs
Acceleration, 0-60 mph
Engine Name M62
Engine Brand BMW
Engine Type Gas V8
Engine Volume, l 4.400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 324 @ 3600
Fuel System EFI
Engine Oil Cooler
Engine Order Code
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Trans Type 6 5
Trans Order Code
Gear Ratio (:1) 4.23-2.51-1.67-1.23-1.00-0.83 3.57-2.20-1.51-1.00-0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.75 4.10
Clutch Size (in)
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
Transfer Case Model
Transfer Case Power Take Off
Trans PTO Access
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.81
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Front Brake Type Disc
Front Brake Size 12.8 x 1.18
Rear Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Size 11.7 x 0.79
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear 4-link Integral
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
Axle Type - Front
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
Axle Type - Rear
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.900
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.400
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Front Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size P225/55HR16
Rear Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Size P225/55HR16
Spare Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Size P225/55HR16
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material Alloy
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Traction Control Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Stability Control Yes
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Model Engine Gearbox Drive Colour Price
Model Location Junkyard
2001 BMW 530i AL / Piedmont Fagan Auto Parts (800) 331-5282
2001 BMW 530i CA / Lynwood Lynwood Auto (310) 763-0509
2002 BMW 530i PA / Milesburg ARichner Auto Parts (814) 355-3851
2003 BMW 530i CA / Santa-Paula Tri County Auto Dismantlers (805) 647-8440, (877) 667-2787
2003 BMW 530i AL / Mobile Counselman Automotive Recycling of Mobile (251) 330-2700
2003 BMW 530i AZ / Phoenix Brother's Auto Parts (602) 268-2311, (602) 276-5442
2002 BMW 530i TX / Houston Cullen Auto Parts (713) 733-5100
2003 BMW 530i MO / Grovespring Griffin Auto Salvage LLC (800) 280-1219, (417) 462-3928
2001 BMW 530i CA / Los-Angeles BMW & Mercedes World (323) 221-3126
2001 BMW 530i OH / Bloomingdale CK Auto Salvage (740) 944-1321, (844) 415-4570
2001 BMW 530i VA / Woodbridge American Auto Salvage (571) 418-8952, (540) 825-2571
2002 BMW 530i MO / St.-Louis Modern Auto Parts, Inc - RTN, PRP Midwest (314) 696-2811
2003 BMW 530i MO / St.-Louis Modern Auto Parts, Inc - RTN, PRP Midwest (314) 696-2811
2001 BMW 530i CA / Goleta Steelhead Recyclers (805) 683-8557
2001 BMW 530i VA / Mineral Inside Auto Parts, Inc. VARA (540) 894-4602
2003 BMW 530i CA / Alhambra One Way Auto Salvage (626) 289-5696
2001 BMW 530i VA / Suffolk Bryant Motorsports #2 (757) 539-8888
2001 BMW 530i CA / Rancho-Cordova Volvo & Saab Auto Dismantlers, Inc. (RCAR Member) (800) 700-8658
2002 BMW 530i ID / Idaho-Falls Marler Auto Supply, Inc. (800) 444-9707, (208) 523-4187
2002 BMW 530i GA / Rossville Bohanon Auto Parts (706) 866-5203, (888) 419-1880