2008 BMW 550i Sedan Specifications

Before you lease a 2008 550i sedan, you can review all the specifications for this specific model below.  If you have any additional questions on the 550xi sedan, please call our sales team at Circle BMW in Eatontown New Jersey.  If you like to configure a 2008 550i Sedan with your choices for color and option packages, click on our 550i Build Sheet link and a quote will be sent to you.

Technical Specifications

Weight

Unladen - Manual Transmission 3946 lbs
Unladen - STEPTRONIC automatic Transmission 3968 lbs
Unladen - Sport Automatic transmission TBD lbs
Weight distribution, front/rear - Manual Transmission 51.4/48.6 %
Weight distribution, front/rear - STEPTRONIC automatic Transmission 51.7/48.3 %
Weight distribution, front/rear - Sport Automatic transmission TBD/TBD %

Engine

Liter/type 4.8/V-8
Bore/stroke 3.66x3.48 inch
Nominal output/rpm 360/6300 hp
Max. torque/rpm 360/3400 lb-ft
Compression ratio 10.5 :1

Fuel grade Unleaded premium

Transmission

Manual gear ratios - I/II/III 4.06/2.40/1.58 :1
Manual gear ratios - IV/V/VI/R 1.19/1.00/0.87/3.68 :1
Manual gear ratios - Final drive ratio 2.93 :1
STEPTRONIC automatic gear ratios - I/II/III 4.17/2.34/1.52 :1
STEPTRONIC automatic gear ratios - IV/V/VI/R 1.14/0.87/0.69/3.40 :1
STEPTRONIC automatic gear ratios - Final drive ratio 3.38 :1

Performance

Drag coefficient 0.29 Cd
Top speed 1 150 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph - Manual transmission 2 5.4 sec
Acceleration 0-60 mph - STEPTRONIC automatic Transmission 2 5.5 sec
Acceleration 0-60 mph - Sport Automatic transmission 2 TBD sec

Fuel Consumption

Manual Transmission - City/Highway 15/22 mpg
STEPTRONIC automatic Transmission - City/Highway 15/23 mpg
Fuel capacity 18.5 US gal

Tires and Wheels

Tire dimensions 225/50R-17
Wheel dimensions 17 x 8.0
Material cast alloy

Brakes

Front - diameter 13.7 in
Rear - diameter 13.6 in

Figures in ( ) apply to vehicles with automatic transmission.