BMW E34

The BMW E34 is the version of the BMW 5-Series automobile built from February 1988 to 1995. It replaced the BMW E28 in 1988 and was replaced by the E39 in 1996, although E34s were still being sold in 1996.

E34 Models

• 518i (1989–1993) M40B18 Engine
• 518i (1993–1996) M43B20
• 520i (1988–1990) M20B20
• 520i ECE (1988–1990) M20B20 (higher compression than 520i non ECE)
• 520i (1990–1995) M50B20
• 525i (1988–1991) M20B25
• 525i (1990–1995) M50B25
• 525iX (1992–1995) M50B25 (four-wheel drive version)
• 530i (1994–1995) M60B30
• 535i (1988–1992) M30B35
• 540i (1993–1995) M60B40

The European market

While Europe was given a large selection of engine choices and combinations, the North American market was more limited. While North America received only the 525i, 525i Touring, 535i, 530i, 530i Touring, 540i, and the M5, the European market also got the E34 518i, 520i, 6-cylinder 530i, and diesel 525td/s. The cars were also available earlier than in America.