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2002 BMW 540i Sedan

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For those looking for a contemporary blend of outstanding performance, a seamless and advanced design, plus an excess of luxury, the stunning new 2002 BMW 540i Sedan is the ultimate solution. Not only does it handle and run smoothly yet aggressively, passengers are welcomed into a luxurious and comfortable cabin with plenty of room. With BMW's trusted name and history of superb engineering and safety standards, the 540i Sedan is sure to make even the toughest customer satisfied.

Available Models
For 2002, just one model is available. To meet your every driving requirement, the BMW 540i Sedan is offered in a base model as well as a Cold Weather Package and a Sport Package.

In addition to the extensive specifications present in the base model, the Cold Weather Package adds heated front seats and a high-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system. The Sport Package tags on seventeen-inch radial style alloy wheels with performance tires, M-Technic sport suspension and multi-function sport steering wheel, high-gloss Shadowline trim, and twelve-way sport seats.

Interior Features
A generous interior highlights cruise control, carpeted trunk with tool kit and luggage straps, garage door opener, power windows, power door locks (heated on driver's side), power tilt steering wheel, and a power glass moonroof with sliding interior sunshade. Other standard fare includes automatic left-right climate control with air filter, genuine leather upholstery, burl walnut trim, and leather shift boot, handbrake boot and grip.

Driver and passengers will enjoy the anti-theft AM/FM stereo with cassette player and CD player, pumping out the tunes via ten speakers. The list of the 540i Sedan's amenities continues with a multi-function steering wheel with fingertip controls for audio, cruise, air recirculation, and accessory phone. Each vehicle also sports vehicle and key memory features, exterior temperature display with alarm for freezing temperatures, and ten-way power front seats with power headrests with driver's side memory.

Exterior Features
The graceful lines of the four-door BMW 540i Sedan features white indicator lenses, halogen free-form fog lights and low-beam headlights, heated windshield washer jets, and color-keyed heated dual power outside mirrors with tilt-down feature on the passenger's side to assist in reversing safely. Each vehicle is dressed with metallic paint, sixteen-inch radial spoke alloy wheels, and all-season tires.

Performance
Anybody who enjoys responsive acceleration, tight cornering, and a fast but quiet engine will appreciate what lies beneath the hood of the 2002 BMW 540i Sedan. Each vehicle is equipped with an awe-inspiring light alloy 4.4-litre, 32-valve, eight-cylinder engine with four overhead camshafts and VANOS steplessly variable valve timing. The pleasant result is an output of 290 horsepower.

The standard transmission is five-speed automatic with Adaptive Transmission Control, with a five-speed three-mode (automatic/sport automatic/clutchless manual) Steptronic automatic transmission available as an option.

Safety and Security
The BMW 540i Sedan is built with standard safety equipment that includes all-season traction, dynamic stability control, dynamic brake control, and four-wheel ventilated ABS brakes. Each vehicle comes with front and rear side impact air bags, driver dual-stage air bag, passenger dual-stage air bag, child safety locks, and child seat tethers and anchors.

Crash sensors set off interior lights and hazard lights, unlock the doors for a quick and easy exit, and cut off the fuel supply. Other safety measures listed include a battery safe terminal, remote keyless entry system, central locking with center console button, and coded driveaway protection.

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Fast Stats
Seats

5

MSRP from
$51,200
Engine
4.4L V-8
Horsepower
290 @ 5400
Transmission
6-speed manual
MPG: City/Hwy
18 / 24

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