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 Quick Test: 2008 BMW 550i
| 2008 BMW 550i | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front-engine, RWD | | Engine type | 90 V-8, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 292.9 cu in/4799cc | | Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 360 hp @ 6300 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 360 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm | | Redline | 6500 rpm | | Weight to power | 11.0 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed manual | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 2.93:1/2.55:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, adj anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, adj anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 13.7:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 | | Brakes, f;r | 13.7-in vented disc; 13.6-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 8.5 x 19; 9.5 x 19 in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 245/35R19 93Y; 275/30R19 96Y, Continental ContiSportContact 2 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 113.7 in | | Track, f/r | 61.3/62.2 in | | Length x width x height | 191.1 x 72.7 x 57.8 in | | Turning circle | 37.5 ft | | Curb weight | 3963 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 51/49 % | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 39.1/38.1 in | | Legroom, f/r | 41.5/36.0 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 57.3/57.2 in | | Cargo volume | 14.0 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 1.6 sec | | 0-40 | 2.4 | | 0-50 | 3.6 | | 0-60 | 4.8 | | 0-70 | 6.2 | | 0-80 | 8.1 | | 0-90 | 9.9 | | 0-100 | 11.9 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 2.4 | | Quarter mile | 13.3 sec @ 105.1 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 108 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 26.1 sec @ 0.70 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 2050 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $59,275 | | Price as tested | $69,670 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 4 yrs/unlimited miles | | Fuel capacity | 18.5 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 15/22 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 1.11 lb/mile | | MT fuel economy | 16.1 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium | ... >>next page |
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