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BMW 5 Series535i

E34 (1989–1995) · Gasoline · 3.4 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
208 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
7.4 s
Combined economy
19.0 mpg

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Cold Weather Package

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Overview

Production start
1989
Production end
1993
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Midsize car
Size class
Compact Cars
Doors
4
Seats
5
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine description
GUZZLER FFS
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
3.4 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Engine power
208 hp
Engine torque
225 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Bosch Motronic fuel injection
Compression ratio
9
Bore and stroke
92.0 mm x 86.0 mm
Engine code
M30B35
Valvetrain
SOHC
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
188.0 in
Width
69.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Fuel tank
21.1 US gal
Curb weight
3,415 lb

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
7.4 s
Top speed
134 mph
Fuel type
Regular unleaded
Primary fuel
Regular Gasoline
City fuel economy
17.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
23.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
19.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Range & reference data

CO₂ emissions (primary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ emissions (secondary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ tailpipe (primary fuel)
555.4 g/mi

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent strut
Rear suspension
Independent semi-trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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