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.
