1994 BMW 540 - Throwback Thursday

4-litre 32-valve V8, producing 282 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
Not impressed?
Well it was impressive when the BMW 540 hit the showroom in 1994.
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(The segment originally aired on Motoring TV 1994 Episode #1)

[@caleidoo]

Such a classic. Sadly, not a lot are left in good condition.

[@RootsRockRebel]

And if you do find one expect to pay up for it!

[@1984AP]

Glad to still have a E34 for 12 yrs. now.

[@brianaust8897]

This chassis had so many terrific iterations!! I have a ‘93 Euro 3.8k M5 and then a ‘95 54Oi 6 speed (US MSport package ) and they are fantastic. And yet I also would love a 540ia like this. The transmission is indeed amazing and it’s such a great commuter car or highway cruiser.

[@3UZFE]

I just picked up one of these, beautiful condition with only 86,000km.

[@MotoringTV]

A classic for sure, my dream car was for a 1992 M5!

[@chrisfern4699]

This was my first car back in high school. Do you know where I can find and buy a used E34? I’ve been looking online and can’t find anything.

[@bhuuthesecond]

What a handsome car!

[@troylogan3653]

Owned a 1994 alpine white 540i, now own a 03 540i msport

[@apierre5712]

Which is better?

[@troylogan3653]

@@apierre5712 the 94

[@alextsahalis6984]

Easily, the best car BMW ever made.

[@311superfly]

at 3:41 don't back into my 94' pathfinder dude . I drive a 740i. didn't think about looking a curb in mirror during parking .

[@jmin8400]

??? Where's the 740i?

[@jmin8400]

Ray Campbell drove a new '94 540i in the first season of Sister Sister (1993), identical to this.

[@mainps1]

Do the timing chains have to be replaced or maintained on this model?

[@bignoob4026]

My grandma has this car in her backyard in shit condition after the gas tank blew up. Hasn’t been driven in years but I’m planning on saving up money and getting it fixed

[@mudejartrainingnaturalscie6938]

Next generation automatic slush box

[@poomped53]

Hahaaaa. Nikasil. If only they knew...

[@Shade_Tree_Mechanic]

I was about to comment the same lol

[@3UZFE]

UK/US market issue, seems Aus and NZ cars didnt get affected at all. Regularly see 540i models with 350,000km+ on the original motors here, still with strong performance.