2001 BMW - 540i

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Finished in Royal Red Metallic with a Sand Beige leather interior. This 540i features the desirable 6-speed manual transmission. Factory equipment on this 540i includes the Sport Package — which adds an M Sport suspension, sport seats, an M steering wheel, and Shadowline exterior trim — as well as a power sunroof, Montana leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, wood interior trim, and more. Modifications are limited to the removal of the engine cooling fan, a muffler delete, the installation of a 90-degree thermostat with 1.4 bar radiator cap, and an M5-style rear spoiler.Included service records show that the timing chain, tensioner, and guides, valve cover gaskets, valley pan, serpentine belt, and VANOS solenoid seals were replaced, among other items. Photos of the engine during the work can be seen in the gallery. In the United States, BMW introduced the E39-generation 5 Series for the 1997 model year. Available at launch, the V8-powered 540i sedan remained positioned as the quickest and most expensive non-M-badged model until production ended after the 2003 model year. A facelift came for 2001 that included an updated front bumper, signature "halo" headlights, Celis rear taillights, a Max AC function, and more.Power comes from an "M62" 4.4-liter V8, which produces 282 horsepower and 324 lb-ft of torque. The engine spins the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.

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