BMW 535i V8 (E39)

BMW 5 series 2000 3.5 petrol description

Sedan BMW 535i V8 has been produced from January, 2000 to December, 2003. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 245 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 345 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 280 up to 480 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This BMW 5 series 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

BMW 535i V8 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 535i V8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

BMW 535i V8 fuel consumption is 11.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.