How many BMW E34 Touring were made?
In total, 11,989 units of the BMW M5 E34 were produced. Of them, only 891 of them were BMW M5 Touring models. The BMW 5 Series E34 sedan was produced from 1987 to 1996. It offered a range of engines, from four- cylinder to V8, with power outputs starting around 113 hp and going up to about 335 hp in the M5 version. It was known for solid German quality, balanced handling, rear-wheel drive, and a comfortable ride.There was an unusually large range of engines fitted over its lifetime as nine different engine families were used. These consisted of straight-four, straight-six and V8 engines. The E34 M5 is powered by the S38 straight-six engine and was produced in saloon and wagon body styles.The BMW E34 is the third generation of the BMW 5 Series, which was produced from 1987 until 1996. Initially launched as a sedan in January 1988, the E34 also saw a Touring wagon (estate) bodystyle in September 1992, a first for the 5 Series.
What is the rarest BMW E34?
The M540i from the E34 era is among the most exclusive of the bunch. Aside from the fact that just 32 units were ever made, the sports sedan was only sold in Canada. There’s now a high-mileage example finished in Hellrot up for grabs on Cars & Bids. A rare E34 model is the petrol-powered six-cylinder 525iX, of which only 9,366 cars were produced. The 525iX was the first all-wheel drive 5 Series, and the only all-wheel drive model in the E34 range. It was powered by the BMW M50 engine and was the first 5 Series to use a rack and pinion steering system.The BMW 525i: The 525i was a popular model within the E34 range. Powered by a 2. M20 or later M50), it offered a good balance of performance and fuel economy.The BMW 5 Series E34 sedan was produced from 1987 to 1996. It offered a range of engines, from four- cylinder to V8, with power outputs starting around 113 hp and going up to about 335 hp in the M5 version. It was known for solid German quality, balanced handling, rear-wheel drive, and a comfortable ride.In 1995, BMW quietly built the rarest E36 M3 ever — the Australian-spec M3-R — a road-legal racing special with just 15 units produced. BMW made several different versions of the E36 M3 during its roughly seven years of production.The E34 M5 Touring is a rare beast. Only 891 examples were produced, and it’s the first time BMW produced a Touring version of the M5.
Is the E34 a classic BMW?
Just one glance reveals a design that loudly proclaims classic BMW identity: dual round headlights set within a broad grill, and a reverse-hinged hood, directly nodding to the original Neue Klasse of the ’60s. Introduced in 1987, the E34 replaced the E28 5 Series and was succeeded by the beloved E39. Certain BMW engines, particularly the N20 and N26 four-cylinder engines, are prone to timing chain failures. The timing chain is responsible for synchronising the engine’s functions, and its failure can result in catastrophic engine damage.Probably one of the most reliable models BMW ever made. My local club has about the same number of daily driven E34 and E39. The E34 stay out of the shop way more than the E39. Just as in any M20 (1987–1990), the timing belt is a regular maintenance item.