Driving my $325 1997 BMW E39 540i - POV DRIVE
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The E39 is widely considered the best of the 5 series lineup, and the best sedan BMW has ever designed. Our example today is the more budget friendly option to the heralded m5- the 540.
Powered by a naturally aspirated m62 V8 sending power to the rear through a 5 speed automatic, nearly 30 years later, this autobahn cruiser is still teaching us today what a sports sedan should feel like.
Engine & Powertrain
4.4-liter Naturally aspirated v8 (M62)
282 horsepower @ 5700 rpm
310 lb-ft torque @ 3900 RPM
5-speed ZF 5HP24 automatic
Rear wheel Drive
Performance
0–60 mph: 6.5 seconds
Quarter mile: 14.6 at 99 mph
Top speed: 155 mph
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 111.4 in
Length: 188.0 in
Width: 70.9 in
Height: 56.5 in
Curb weight: 3803 lbs
Ground clearance: 5.5 in
Fuel tank: 18.5 gallons
Trunk space: 11.1 cu ft
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:23 Walkaround
03:24 Interior
12:45 0-60 Launch
13:27 Driving Characteristics
23:04 Final thoughts and Conclusions
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