The powerhouse.
The eight-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 550i.
Numbers can be fascinating: just take the BMW 550i's eight-cylinder petrol engine. Its vital statistics are 270 kW at 6,300 rpm, zero to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and 11.2 litres per 100 km. What's more, this Valvetronic-equipped V8 delivers outstanding pulling power throughout the rev range, with more than 80% of its peak torque available from as early as 1,500 and staying online right up to 6,300 rpm. It all adds up to 100% driving enjoyment.
Fuel consumption / CO2 emissions
Combined fuel consumption 10.7 to 11.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 254 to 267 g/km
Further information about the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger automobiles can be found in the "New Passenger Vehicle Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emission Guidelines", which are available free of charge at all sales outlets and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern, Germany.
