In late 1995, just prior to switching to the E39 5-series body style for the 1997 model year (there is no such thing as a U.S. 1996 model year 5-series), BMW pumped one last breath of life into the V8 powered, E34-bodied, 540i for the U.S. market: The 1995 540i Sport.

They did this by using almost …

The equipment lists of the 1524 made 540i/6 E34 North America version (HE53) and listed all M-Sport in exterior/interior + equipment differences.

Total: 139 cars.

Exterior

• 303 Cosmosschwarzmetallic; 63 cars
• 309 Arktissilbermetallic; 29 cars
• 300 Alpinweiss III; 23 cars
• 324 Oxfordgrnmetallic; 16 cars …

1. What is the history of the BMW 540i through the E34?

The third generation 5 Series started arriving in late 1987. Totally redesigned, very similar to the 7 series, the new body was stiffer, offered less wind resistance, improved upon the front/rear aerodynamics and improved crosswind stability. …

I frequently get emails from people wanting to know if a ‘95 540i they’ve found is really one of the rare “M-Sport” cars. Many people have taken standard 540is and bolted on all sorts of aftermarket parts trying, creating “fakes”. If you’re looking to buy a …

BMWNA Web Page Info

Date Created: 12 December 1995

Last Revised: 10 January 1996BMW Exclusive Edition - 540i Sport

The 540i Sport: A BMW Exclusive Edition.

Standard Equipment and Specifications: 540i Sport

The 540i Sport has the following standard features

(Sports Package, Option 812 for 540i and …

About my 1995 BMW 540i M-Sport, a car that is a breath (roughly 2 cylinders) away from being a US 1995 M5.

**LBQ*: 895

Of all cars I’ve owned, I think this car had the highest LBQ.

I took this picture as the car left my driveway for the last time: March 11, 2006. About a year later it was …

LBQ: 700

History

• Alpine White on Anthracite (was Pearl Beige)
• Built July, 1986; 1st sold in Dallas
• 2nd owner shipped to LA (@87k) Jan 1994, moved to Seattle Aug 2012
• I Purchased (3rd owner) November 16, 2013 at 202,305 miles

Engine & Drivetrain

• Converted to 5-Speed from Auto
• Personally, …

LBQ: 850

History

• Built May 2, 1985 – Euro 528i, Automatic, Arcticblau on Pacific vinyl
• Purchased as a rolling shell May 20, 2015
• Completely dismantled April 30, 2018
• Painted August 2018
• Every part is either new or restored to like new condition
• Build completed Jun 19, 2020

Chassis/Body

• Color: …

LBQ: 825

Car details:

• 1987 BMW 535is - Built September 9, 1986
• WBADC7401H0964420
• Zinnoberrot (Cinnabar) on black
• Delivered to first owner in Orange, CA February 27, 1988
• Sold to 2nd owner in Santa Barbara, CA October 6, 2000 @ 87,525 miles
• Sold to 3rd owner (me) in Bellevue, WA April 5, 2013 @ …