BMW E34 - BMW 520i

  

  
The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured by German automaker BMW since 1972. The car, now in its sixth generation, is sold in sedan and touring body styles. It is BMW's second best-selling model after the 3-Series but represents about 50% of the company's profits.

On January 29, 2008, the 5 millionth 5 Series was manufactured, a 530d Saloon in Carbon Black Metallic.

BMW 5 Series (E34) (1988 - 1995) Description & History

The third generation BMW 5 Series was introduced in 1988, based on an entirely new E34 automobile platform. Initially available in a saloon body style only (later, BMW would launch a first generation E34-based Touring model), the new 5 Series saloon benefited from a much stiffer bodywork aimed to improve driver's safety in case of a collision and a longer chassis.

Also, this model featured a more aerodynamic look, while equipped with newly-developed airbags, revised suspension, ABS system and dynamic stability control. In 1993, BMW slightly restyled its model's exterior design, giving its mirrors a more aerodynamic shape and fitting it with a new set of wheels.

BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (1988 - 1995) dimensions, ground clearance, fuel, acceleration

general

Cylinders

L6

Displacement

1991 cm3

Power

95 KW @ 6000 RPM
129 HP @ 6000 RPM
127 BHP @ 6000 RPM

Torque

120 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
162 Nm @ 4250 RPM

Fuel System

Multipoint Injection

Fuel

Petrol

CO2 Emissions

240 g/km

performance

Top Speed

126.1 mph OR 203 km/h

Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)

11.8 s

fuel consumption

City

17.3 mpg US OR 13.6 L/100Km

Highway

31.4 mpg US OR 7.5 L/100Km

Combined

23.3 mpg US OR 10.1 L/100Km

transmission

Drive Type

Rear Wheel Drive

Gearbox

Manual, 5 Speed

brakes

Front

Discs

Rear

Discs

tires

Tire Size

195/65 HR15

dimensions

Length

185.8 in OR 4719 mm

Width

68.9 in OR 1750 mm

Height

55.5 in OR 1410 mm

Front/rear Track

57.9/59.1 in OR 1,471/1,501 mm

Wheelbase

108.7 in OR 2761 mm

Ground Clearance

5.9 in OR 150 mm

Cargo Volume

16.2 cuFT OR 459 L

Cd

-

weight

Unladen Weight

3086.5 lbs OR 1400 kg

Gross Weight Limit

4210.8 lbs OR 1910 kg

E34 (1988–1996)

The third generation 5 Series earned awards for safety and reliability. The BMW E34 was one of BMW's most successful cars, with several different models. These included:

Models: Non-US
1990–1994 BMW 518i - 1.8 L M40B18 I4 113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp)
1995–1996 BMW 518i - 1.8 L M43B18 I4 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp)
1995–1996 BMW 518g (CNG) Touring - 1.8 L M43B18 I4
1988–1990 BMW 520i - 2.0 L M20B20 I6 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp)
1988–1990 BMW 520i ECE - 2.0 L M20B20 I6 129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp)
higher compression than non
ECE 1991–1996 BMW 520i - 2.0 L M50B20 I6 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)
1988–1991 BMW 524td - 2.4 L M21 I6 diesel
1993–1995 BMW 525td - 2.5 L M51D25 UL I6 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) diesel
1991–1995 BMW 525tds - 2.5 L M51D25 OL I6 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) diesel
1988–1990 BMW 525i - 2.5 L M20B25 I6 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)
1991–1996 BMW 525i - 2.5 L M50B25 I6 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp)
1992–1995 BMW 525iX - 2.5 L M50B25 I6 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp)
1988–1990 BMW 530i - 3.0 L M30B30 I6 188 PS (138 kW; 185 hp)
1993–1995 BMW 530i - 3.0 L M60B30 V8 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp)
1988–1992 BMW 535i - 3.4 L M30B35 I6 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)
1993–1995 BMW 540i - 4.0 L M60B40 V8 286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp)
1989–1992 BMW M5 - 3.5 L S38B36 I6, 315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp)
1992–1995 BMW M5 - 3.8 L S38B38 I6, 340 PS (250 kW; 335 hp)

 US
1989–1990 BMW 525i - 2.5 L M20B25 I6, 168 hp (125 kW; 170 PS)
1989–1993 BMW 535i - 3.4 L M30B35 I6, 208 hp (155 kW; 211 PS)
1991–1993 BMW M5 - 3.5 L S38B36 I6, 310 hp (231 kW; 314 PS)
1991–1995 BMW 525i - 2.5 L M50B25 I6, 189 hp (141 kW; 192 PS)
1994–1995 BMW 530i - 3.0 L M60B30 V8, 215 hp (160 kW; 218 PS)
1994–1995 BMW 540i - 4.0 L M60B40 V8, 282 hp (210 kW; 286 PS)