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THE
The BMW E34 is a modification of the BMW fifth series body, which was produced from 1988 to 1996 inclusive. In all there were 1 333 412 vehicles, of which 124 656 wagons.
The car was designed in the style of a traditional BMW, but
at the same time contained modern technology. It was also equipped with automatic stability control (ASC) or traction
control (ASC + T).
The car was designed in the style of a traditional BMW, but
at the same time contained modern technology. It was also equipped with automatic stability control (ASC) or traction
control (ASC + T).
Dimensions:
LENGHT
WIDHT
HEIGHT
WHELBASE
WEIGHT
4,720 mm
1,750 mm
1,440 kg
2,760 mm
1,420 mm
Development ran from July 1981 to early 1987, with the
initial design proposal penned by Ercole Spada in 1982.
Under the guidance of chief designer Claus Luthe, BMW based much of the design on the E32 7 Series.
initial design proposal penned by Ercole Spada in 1982.
Under the guidance of chief designer Claus Luthe, BMW based much of the design on the E32 7 Series.
Following Spada's departure from BMW and styling approval in 1983, J Mays finalized the design for production in mid-1985.
Series production began in November 1987.
In December 1987, the E34 sedan was
unveiled to global press.
Series production began in November 1987.
In December 1987, the E34 sedan was
unveiled to global press.
Development and launch
Special attention was paid to aerodynamics, with the E34 basic sedan having a drag coefficient of 0.30.
Production of the E34 commenced on November 2, 1987 for the 535i, with 535i market launch being in January 1988 and other variants following a staggered launch. 520i and 530i production began in January 1988, for March 1988 market launch.
Production of the 525i began in February 1988, being launched to market in April 1988, with the 524td entering production in March 1988 for May 1988 introduction.
Touring production began in July 1992, after presentation at IAA 1991. Production ended for the sedan in December 1995 and Touring in June 1996.
Production of the 525i began in February 1988, being launched to market in April 1988, with the 524td entering production in March 1988 for May 1988 introduction.
Touring production began in July 1992, after presentation at IAA 1991. Production ended for the sedan in December 1995 and Touring in June 1996.
Production
production was
units
Cost
At the time of its introduction to the German market, the BMW 525i cost
