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1989 BMW 525i

BMW 525i - E34

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine manufacturer that began building motorcycles in 1923. BMW eventually entered the automotive world in 1928, and has gone on to become one of the world&#39;s most recognized and respected automotive manufacturers. Legendary names such as <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/507/">507</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-six/e9/30-csl/">3.0 CSL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/2002/turbo/">2002 Turbo</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/m1/">M1</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">M3</a>, are just a few in the company&#39;s history. The BMW <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">3 Series</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">5 Series</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/">7 Series</a> are also regularly among the world&#39;s best in their respective categories. BMW is also well known for its &#39;M&#39; Motorsport division, as well as the high end <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/alpina/">Alpina</a> models.

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine…

525i - E34

BMW 5 Series

BMW introduced the 5 Series in 1972. The successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-class/">New Class</a> sedans, the 5 Series is a range of luxury executive cars that have been built mostly as sedans, but also as wagons and fastbacks. The 5 Series has seen seven generations built: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e12/">E12 (1972-1981)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">E28 (1981-1989)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 (1988-1996)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">E39 (1995-2004)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/">E60 (2003-2010)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/f10/">F10 (2010-2016)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/g30/">G30 (2017-2021)</a>.

BMW introduced the 5 Series in 1972. The successor to the New Class sedans, the 5 Series is a range of luxury executive cars that have been…

5 Series

BMW 5 Series - E34

The third generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">BMW 5 Series</a> was introduced in 1988. Known as the E34, this new generation of 5 Series was available as a sedan or a station wagon. The E34 was offered with a variety of engines, including inline 4, inline 6, and V8, as well as a diesel option. The E34 was the first 5 Series generation to offer four wheel drive as an available option. E34 5 Series variants include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/540i/">540i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/535i/">535i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/530i/">530i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/525i/">525i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/525tds/">525tds</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/520i/">520i</a>, as well as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/m5/">M5</a>. Built until 1996, the third generation 5 Series was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">E39 5 Series</a> starting in 1995.

The third generation of BMW 5 Series was introduced in 1988. Known as the E34, this new generation of 5 Series was available as a sedan or…

5 Series - E34

BMW introduced the 525i variant of their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 5 Series</a> for the 1989 model year. Over the course of production, BMW used three different engines to power the E34 525i. At first, it used BMW&#39;s 168hp M20B25 inline six engine, but from 1992, they used their 189hp M50B25 inline unit. This engine had a brief run before BMW introduced their M50B25TU for 1993, which was the featured variable valve timing, and an improved powerband. Both manual and automatic transmissions were offered for this series of rear wheel drive cars, as well as sedan or touring wagon body styles. Production of the E34 525i ended in 1996, but the 525i would continue life in the next generation of 5 Series, as the E39 525i.

BMW introduced the 525i variant of their E34 5 Series for the 1989 model year. Over the course of production, BMW used three different…

BMW 535i - E34

BMW introduced the 535i variant of their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 5 Series</a> for the 1988 model year. Powered by BMW&#39;s M30B35 3.5L inline six engine, the 535i was one of the more powerful variants of the E34, featuring 208hp. Both manual and automatic transmissions were offered for this series of rear wheel drive cars, as well as sedan or touring wagon body styles. Production of the E34 535i ended in 1992, but the 535i would continue life in the next generation of 5 Series, as the E39 535i.

BMW introduced the 535i variant of their E34 5 Series for the 1988 model year. Powered by BMW's M30B35 3.5L inline six engine, the 535i was…

535i - E34

535i

BMW 520i - E34

BMW introduced the 520i variant of their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 5 Series</a> for the 1988 model year. Over the course of production, BMW used three different engines to power the E34 520i. At first, it was fitted with BMW&#39;s 127hp M20B20 inline six engine, but from 1990, they used their 148hp M50B20 inline six unit. This engine was used until BMW introduced their M50B20TU for 1993, which was the featured variable valve timing, and an improved powerband. Both manual and automatic transmissions were offered for this series of rear wheel drive cars, as well as sedan or touring wagon body styles. Production of the E34 520i ended in 1996, but the 520i would continue life in the next generation of 5 Series, as the E39 520i.

BMW introduced the 520i variant of their E34 5 Series for the 1988 model year. Over the course of production, BMW used three different…

520i - E34

520i

BMW M5 - E34

BMW introduced their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 5 Series</a> based M5 in 1989. The E34 M5 was powered by BMW&#39;s S38 3.5L inline 6 engine, but starting in 1992, European models received a larger, more powerful version of the S38. The E34 M5 was also the first generation of M5 to feature a station wagon variant, although it was built in limited numbers, with less than 900 produced. In 1993, non-European markets stopped receiving the M5, but in Europe, the M5 was offered until 1995. At the end of its production, the E34 M5 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/m5/">E39 M5</a> starting in 1999.

BMW introduced their E34 5 Series based M5 in 1989. The E34 M5 was powered by BMW's S38 3.5L inline 6 engine, but starting in 1992,…

M5 - E34

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BMW 530i - E34

BMW introduced the 530i variant of their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 5 Series</a> for the 1989 model year. Initially, BMW offered the 530i with their 185hp M30B30 3.0L inline six engine, but for the 1993 model year, they fit the 530i with their 215hp M60B30 V8 engine. Both manual and automatic transmissions were offered for this series of rear wheel drive cars, as well as sedan or touring wagon body styles. Production of the E34 530i ended in 1996, but the 530i would continue life in the next generation of 5 Series, as the E39 530i.

BMW introduced the 530i variant of their E34 5 Series for the 1989 model year. Initially, BMW offered the 530i with their 185hp M30B30 3.0L…

530i - E34

530i

BMW 525tds - E34

BMW introduced the 525tds for the 1992 model year. This new series of cars were variants of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_Series_(E34)">E34 5 Series</a>, and were powered by BMW&#39;s M51D25 engine. This intercooled 2.5L inline six turbodiesel engine produced 140hp, and sent its power to the rear wheels through manual or automatic transmission options. The 525tds was only available as a rear wheel drive sedan, and was built until 1996, although the model series continued life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 BMW 5 Series</a>.

BMW introduced the 525tds for the 1992 model year. This new series of cars were variants of the E34 5 Series, and were powered by BMW's…

525tds - E34

525tds

BMW 540i - E34

BMW introduced the 540i variant of their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 5 Series</a> in 1992. Powered by a 4.0L V8 engine, the 540i was one of the highest end variants of the E34. Due to the end of M5 sales in non-European markets in 1993, a special North American variant, the 540i M-Sport was introduced in 1995. This M-Sport model featured enhancements to the suspension, brakes and steering, but saw no changes to the engine. The 540i would continue life in the next generation of 5 Series, as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/540i/">E39 540i</a>.

BMW introduced the 540i variant of their E34 5 Series in 1992. Powered by a 4.0L V8 engine, the 540i was one of the highest end variants of…

540i - E34

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BMW introduced the 525i variant of their <a href="MKT:3807" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 5 Series</a> for the 1989 model year. Over the course of production, BMW used three different engines to power the E34 525i. At first, it used BMW&#39;s 168hp M20B25 inline six engine, but from 1992, they used their 189hp M50B25 inline unit. This engine had a brief run before BMW introduced their M50B25TU for 1993, which was the featured variable valve timing, and an improved powerband. Both manual and automatic transmissions were offered for this series of rear wheel drive cars, as well as sedan or touring wagon body styles. Production of the E34 525i ended in 1996, but the 525i would continue life in the next generation of 5 Series, as the E39 525i.

1989 BMW 525i - E34

Model years for BMW 525i - E34 (1989 to 1996)

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