2003 BMW 545i E60: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2003 BMW 545i specifications

2003 BMW 545i data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2888 mm	113.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1558 mm	61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1582 mm	62.3 inches
Length	4841 mm	190.6 inches
Width	1846 mm	72.7 inches
Height	1468 mm	57.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1705 kg	3759 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	70 litres	15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.28
Frontal area	2.26 m²
CdA	0.63
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.4 litre 4398 cc (268.382 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	92 × 82.7 mm 3.62 × 3.26 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.11
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output	333 PS (328 bhp) (245 kW) at 6100 rpm
maximum torque	450 Nm (332 ft·lb) (45.9 kgm) at 3600 rpm
Specific output	55.6 kW/litre 75.6 ps/litre 74.6 bhp/litre 1.22 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	102.32 Nm/litre 1.24 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	Bo Motronic ME 9.2.1 fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1285.8 kPa (186.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	549.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	5.8 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	27.1 s
Maximum speed	250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 195.05 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 PS/kg 143.45 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 kW/kg 192.38 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.19 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.97 kg/kW 11.64 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	16.3/7.9/10.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	16.3/7.9/10.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	6.1/12.7/9.2 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	17.3/35.8/25.9 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	14.4/29.8/21.6 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	264.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	M
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	11.40 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7.5J x 17 LM
Wheel size rear	7.5J x 17 LM
Tyres front	225/50 R 17 94W
Tyres rear	225/50 R 17 94W
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	348 mm
Rear brake diameter	345 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.87
Final drive ratio	3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID	111672
Production total
Model code
Model family	E60
RAC rating	42.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2003 BMW 545i added 2003-07-12. Last modified 2013-02-28.