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BMW E60 - 545i Standard Features
Performance and Efficiency
4.4-liter, 325-hp 32-valve V-8 engine, 4 overhead camshafts, VALVETRONIC, and steplessly variable intake manifold
Aluminum block and cylinder heads
Direct ignition system with knock control
Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)
6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride and braking:
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension
Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
Aluminum front and rear subframes
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Engine-speed-sensitive variable-assist, variable-ratio power steering
Dynamic Stability Control(DSC), inluding Dynamic Traction Control, electronic brake proportioning and cornering/braking stability enhancement
Instrumentation and Controls:
Multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and accessory phone1
Electronic analog speedometer and tachometer and LCD main and trip odometers
Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system
iDrive system with on-board computer and controller
Exterior temperature display with alarm for freezing temperatures
BMW Assist integrated wireless communication
Vehicle & Key Memory
Exterior and Aerodynamics:
17 x 7.5 Double Spoke (Styling 116) cast alloy wheels, 225/50R-17 all-season tires2
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling
Automatic headlight control
Halogen free-form foglights
Park Distance Control (front and rear) with graphic display
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed
Power adjustable, heated, body-colored side-view mirrors
Metallic paint
Chrome Line exterior trim
Interior seating:
Dakota leather upholstery and door trim
Poplar Grain wood interior trim
10-way power front seats with power head restraints
4-way power lumbar support for front seats
2-setting memory system for driver’s seat, side-view mirrors, and steering wheel position
Open storage compartments in all doors and front seatback storage
Adjustable front center armrest
Dual center console compartments with provision for phone handset, climate-controlled lower compartment
Fold-up rear seat center armrest
Comfort and convenience:
Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation
Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters
2-way power glass moonroof with remote, expanded “one-touch” operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshade
Automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear)
Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up
Power windows with key-off and “one touch” up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock
Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function
Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and right
BMW Ambiance Lighting
Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Dual cupholders in front and rear
Heated driver’s door lock and rear window defroster
Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit and interior trunk release
Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
Power outlet in front passenger’s footwell, back of center console, and in trunk
Lockable glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight
Safety and security:
Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with dual-threshold deployment, 2-stage Smart Airbags
Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II)
Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags
Front safety belts with automatic tensioners and force limiters
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
Intelligent Safety and Information System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems
Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors
Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key with constantly changing electronic code is not used)
Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock feature (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature
Adaptive Brake Lights
Audio System
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 10 speakers, Auto-Store, and FM diversity antenna system
Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of BMW 6-CD changer and BMW mobile telephone
1 If so equipped.
2 Spare is a space-saver wheel and tire.
3 Requires Sport Package.
4 Requires on-board navigation system; not available with Green band windshield.
5 Requires Cold Weather Package.
6 Features depend upon type of front seats.
7 Spare is a space-saver wheel and tire. Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheel, tires and
suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance
tires not recommended for driving in ice and snow.
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Brian's Schnitzer 545i
I crashed my 1999 M3 a month ago. I just bought a 540i last week.
The first thing I upgraded was the wheel, from stock to 19"
AC Schnitzer type II wheels. I also added the European Hella Halo
lights in the front and LED taillights. I also added the Dinan...
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it down into 5 catagories.
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2006
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