BMW E34 - Revision history

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	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 [[BMW E39\|E39]] in 1996, although E34s were still being sold in 1996.		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 [[BMW E39\|E39]] in 1996, although E34s were still being sold in 1996.

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	In 1993 BMW added a 4.0 liter V8 to the 5 Series lineup. It was available in both sedan and touring models. Its large, torquey engine, upgraded brakes, and optional 6-speed transmission (offered in 1995) made it very competitive in the sports sedan market.		In 1993 BMW added a 4.0 liter V8 to the 5 Series lineup. It was available in both sedan and touring models. Its large, torquey engine, upgraded brakes, and optional 6-speed transmission (offered in 1995) made it very competitive in the sports sedan market.

	Both the E34 BMW 530i and 540i shared the M60 engine, which used [[BMW M60#The Nikasil problem\|Nikasil bore linings]]. In America, this made both susceptible to premature engine wear, as high sulfur content in some fuels resulted in deterioration of the linings. BMW then introduced [[Alusil]] linings for this engine, which solved the problem.		Both the E34 BMW 530i and 540i shared the M60 engine, which used [[BMW M60#The Nikasil problem\|Nikasil bore linings]]. In America, this made both susceptible to premature engine wear, as high sulfur content in some fuels resulted in deterioration of the linings. BMW then introduced Alusil linings for this engine, which solved the problem.

	A rare '''540i Sport''' model was built in 1995. This package included not just a firmer suspension and sport seats, but used many parts from the M5, save for the engine and transmission. 200 "Sport" models were built, 135 of them with a 6-speed manual. Canada also got a special version – the '''M540i''', which was similar to the American 540i Sport but had even more M5 parts, such as 345 mm floating front [[disk brake\|rotors]], 18 inch wheels, and various trim pieces. Only 32 of these cars were built, all with a manual transmission.		A rare '''540i Sport''' model was built in 1995. This package included not just a firmer suspension and sport seats, but used many parts from the M5, save for the engine and transmission. 200 "Sport" models were built, 135 of them with a 6-speed manual. Canada also got a special version – the '''M540i''', which was similar to the American 540i Sport but had even more M5 parts, such as 345 mm floating front [[disk brake\|rotors]], 18 inch wheels, and various trim pieces. Only 32 of these cars were built, all with a manual transmission.

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	The E34 succeeded the [[BMW E28]] in 1989 with two models. The 525i used the [[BMW M20]] engine while the 535i used the larger [[BMW M30\|M30]]. The cars were a blend of BMW tradition and modern technology. BMW's traditional [[FR layout]] and [[straight-6]] were used, providing the smooth engine and optimal weight distribution BMW customers had come to expect. The E34 also had a much stiffer body and was streamlined than its predecessor, looking very much like the [[BMW E32]] 7-series.		The E34 succeeded the [[BMW E28]] in 1989 with two models. The 525i used the [[BMW M20]] engine while the 535i used the larger [[BMW M30\|M30]]. The cars were a blend of BMW tradition and modern technology. BMW's traditional [[FR layout]] and [[straight-6]] were used, providing the smooth engine and optimal weight distribution BMW customers had come to expect. The E34 also had a much stiffer body and was streamlined than its predecessor, looking very much like the [[BMW E32]] 7-series.

	The E34 was among the most reliable luxury cars on the market, earning the best-in-class reliability rating from Intellichoice in [[1991]]. It is still considered one of the most reliable BMWs made. It was also one of the safest cars on the road during its production, providing [[airbag]]s, 4-wheel [[anti-lock brake]]s, and a very rigid body structure to protect occupants in the event of an accident. The E34's 60-0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) stopping distance of 130 feet (40 m) was the best of any production sedan in 1990.		The E34 was among the most reliable luxury cars on the market, earning the best-in-class reliability rating from Intellichoice in 1991. It is still considered one of the most reliable BMWs made. It was also one of the safest cars on the road during its production, providing [[airbag]]s, 4-wheel [[anti-lock brake]]s, and a very rigid body structure to protect occupants in the event of an accident. The E34's 60-0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) stopping distance of 130 feet (40 m) was the best of any production sedan in 1990.

	See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[BMW E34 Review]]'''.		See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[BMW E34 Review]]'''.

Red marquis at 12:19, 29 December 2009

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	The E34 was among the most reliable luxury cars on the market, earning the best-in-class reliability rating from Intellichoice in [[1991]]. It is still considered one of the most reliable BMWs made. It was also one of the safest cars on the road during its production, providing [[airbag]]s, 4-wheel [[anti-lock brake]]s, and a very rigid body structure to protect occupants in the event of an accident. The E34's 60-0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) stopping distance of 130 feet (40 m) was the best of any production sedan in 1990.		The E34 was among the most reliable luxury cars on the market, earning the best-in-class reliability rating from Intellichoice in [[1991]]. It is still considered one of the most reliable BMWs made. It was also one of the safest cars on the road during its production, providing [[airbag]]s, 4-wheel [[anti-lock brake]]s, and a very rigid body structure to protect occupants in the event of an accident. The E34's 60-0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) stopping distance of 130 feet (40 m) was the best of any production sedan in 1990.

	See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[~~Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL>~~ Review]]'''.		See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[BMW E34 Review]]'''.

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E34 Models

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	* '''540i''' (1993–1995) [[BMW M60#M60B40\|M60B40]]		* '''540i''' (1993–1995) [[BMW M60#M60B40\|M60B40]]

	While [[Europe]] was given a large selection of engine choices and combinations, the [[North ~~America]]n~~ 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 in Europe than in America.		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 in Europe than in America.

	=== 525i ===		=== 525i ===
	The 525i was built throughout the E34 production, and in 1992 was offered as a [[Station wagon\|wagon]] (touring version) in the ~~[[United States\|~~USA]]. In 1991, the engine was switched from the [[single overhead cam]] M20 engine to the [[double overhead cam]] [[BMW M50\|M50]] engine, raising power to 189 [[horsepower]] (141 kW), while a change from a timing belt to a timing chain improved reliability. A further revision of the 525i engine took place in 1993, when [[VANOS\|VANOS]] was added to the M50 engine which was designated the M50TU.		The 525i was built throughout the E34 production, and in 1992 was offered as a [[Station wagon\|wagon]] (touring version) in the USA. In 1991, the engine was switched from the [[single overhead cam]] M20 engine to the [[double overhead cam]] [[BMW M50\|M50]] engine, raising power to 189 [[horsepower]] (141 kW), while a change from a timing belt to a timing chain improved reliability. A further revision of the 525i engine took place in 1993, when [[VANOS\|VANOS]] was added to the M50 engine which was designated the M50TU.

	=== 525iX ===		=== 525iX ===
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	=== 535i ===		=== 535i ===
	The E34 535i was introduced in Europe as a 1988 model but was not available in [[North America]] until 1989. Production of the E34 535i ended in 1993, replaced by the V8 530i and 540i models. Despite the 535i designation, the M30 engine found in the E34 535i was actually 3430cc. Only 5% of total production 535i's were 5-speeds. The car can get 14-17 miles per U.S. gallon (17 to 14 L/100 km) city and 23-29 mpg (U.S.) (10 to 8 L/100 km) highway.		The E34 535i was introduced in Europe as a 1988 model but was not available in North America until 1989. Production of the E34 535i ended in 1993, replaced by the V8 530i and 540i models. Despite the 535i designation, the M30 engine found in the E34 535i was actually 3430cc. Only 5% of total production 535i's were 5-speeds. The car can get 14-17 miles per U.S. gallon (17 to 14 L/100 km) city and 23-29 mpg (U.S.) (10 to 8 L/100 km) highway.

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	Both the E34 BMW 530i and 540i shared the M60 engine, which used [[BMW M60#The Nikasil problem\|Nikasil bore linings]]. In America, this made both susceptible to premature engine wear, as high sulfur content in some fuels resulted in deterioration of the linings. BMW then introduced [[Alusil]] linings for this engine, which solved the problem.		Both the E34 BMW 530i and 540i shared the M60 engine, which used [[BMW M60#The Nikasil problem\|Nikasil bore linings]]. In America, this made both susceptible to premature engine wear, as high sulfur content in some fuels resulted in deterioration of the linings. BMW then introduced [[Alusil]] linings for this engine, which solved the problem.

	A rare '''540i Sport''' model was built in 1995. This package included not just a firmer suspension and sport seats, but used many parts from the M5, save for the engine and transmission. 200 "Sport" models were built, 135 of them with a 6-speed manual. [[Canada]] also got a special version – the '''M540i''', which was similar to the American 540i Sport but had even more M5 parts, such as 345 mm floating front [[disk brake\|rotors]], 18 inch wheels, and various trim pieces. Only 32 of these cars were built, all with a manual transmission.		A rare '''540i Sport''' model was built in 1995. This package included not just a firmer suspension and sport seats, but used many parts from the M5, save for the engine and transmission. 200 "Sport" models were built, 135 of them with a 6-speed manual. Canada also got a special version – the '''M540i''', which was similar to the American 540i Sport but had even more M5 parts, such as 345 mm floating front [[disk brake\|rotors]], 18 inch wheels, and various trim pieces. Only 32 of these cars were built, all with a manual transmission.

	<!--The standard 540i had 302mm x 28 mm (11.9 in) fixed rotors front and 300 mm x 20 mm fixed rotors back. -->		<!--The standard 540i had 302mm x 28 mm (11.9 in) fixed rotors front and 300 mm x 20 mm fixed rotors back. -->

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	=== 530i ===		=== 530i ===
	The 530i replaced the 535i model in 1994, switching from an inline-6 to the new [[BMW M60]], a [[DOHC]] 3.0 liter [[V8]] engine producing 218 hp (160 kW). It was also offered in a touring version.		The 530i replaced the 535i model in 1994, switching from an inline-6 to the new [[BMW M60]], a [[DOHC]] 3.0 liter [[V8]] engine producing 218 hp (160 kW). It was also offered in a touring version. Although it came to replace the M30 3,430cc engine it was afterwards proven the engine was not so reliable as the M30

	=== 540i ===		=== 540i ===