1991 525i Touring Edition (September '91), has all the options of the day and then some. The interior has power 8way power seats + power head rests, heated front seats (2 settings), dual climate control, rear temperature control . Power windows, central lock with aftermarket remote keyless entry are a standard as well as power moon roof, projection headlights, AC, cruise, fog lights, 4+ sports automatic transmission with two button shift (one under the gas pedal) !!!!! ton of fun to drive. 8 speaker premium Eclipse component speakers driven by a 1000Watt 5 channel amplifier.
Car has 134,500 original highway miles.
Optional in car PC system, 7" in-dash touch screen connected to Windows XP running proprietary software to interface GPS navigation, music, video player, satellite radio, high speed Internet, blue tooth integration to your cell phone, and more. PC is 1.3GHz equivalent, 512MB of Ram, 60GB Hard Drive, wi-fi, 2x USB2.0 .I will leave it in for $500 over asking price.
The car has had a cosmetic M5 conversion done: front, rear, side trims AND new Bilstein shocks and struts, elboch springs. Car sits on 17' alloy spokes covered in new 235/45/17 BFGoodrich Sport tires. New ceramic brakes. Everything works and looks great.
Comes with a genuine BMW cover.
New Parts summary 2006:
Water pump, thermostat, radiator, all belts, all hoses, Bosh Plattinum 4+ spark plugs, AC compressor, steering box, struts, shocks, springs, brakes, tires, engine management processor upgrade (increase 19HP, car now requires 91octane gasoline), seat motors, various switches, foglight, transmission filter
1991 BMW 525i touring
bodywork
Type M50, 5e34
Number of doors 4
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2761 mm 108.7 in
Track front 1470 mm 57.9 in
rear 1495 mm 58.9 in
Length 4720 mm 185.8 in
Width 1751 mm 68.9 in
Height 1412 mm 55.6 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1575 kg 3472 lb
Weight distribution
(Front) 50.00 %
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal Area
Cx
engine
Manufacturer BMW
Type S-6
DOHC
24 valves total
4 valves per cylinder
Main bearings 7
Construction
Bore × stroke 84.00mm × 75.00mm
3.31 in × 2.95 in
Bore/Stroke ratio 1.12
Displacement 2494 cc
(152.193 cu in)
Unitary capacity 415.67 cc/cylinder
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic Converter Y
Max. output 187.6 PS (185.0 bhp) (138 kW)
@5900 rpm
Max. torque 240.0 Nm (177 lbft) (24.5 kgm)
@4700 rpm
Maximum rpm
Coolant Water
Specific output 74.2 bhp/litre
1.22 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 96.23 Nm/litre
[edit] 525i
The 525i was built throughout the E34 production, and in 1992 was offered as a wagon (touring version) in the USA. In 1991, the engine was switched from the single overhead cam M20 engine to the double overhead cam M50 engine, raising power to 189 horsepower (141 kW), while a change from a timing belt to a timing chain improved reliability.
The BMW E34 is the version of the BMW 5 Series automobile built from February 1988 to 1995 (Touring until 1996). It replaced the BMW E28 in 1988 and was replaced by the E39 in 1996, although E34s were still being sold in 1996.
The E34 succeeded the BMW E28 in 1989 with two models. The 525i used the BMW M20 engine while the 535i used the larger M30. The cars were a blend of BMW tradition and modern technology. BMW's traditional FR layout and straight-6 were used, providing the smooth engine and optimal weight distribution BMW customers had come to expect. The E34 also had a much stiffer body and was more streamlined than its predecessor, looking very much like the BMW E32 7-series.
The E34 was among the most reliable luxury cars on the market, earning the best-in-class reliability rating from Intellichoice in 1991. It is still considered one of the most reliable BMWs made. It was also one of the safest cars on the road during its production, providing airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, and a very rigid body structure to protect occupants in the event of an accident. The E34's 60-0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) stopping distance of 130 feet (40 m) was the best of any production sedan in 1990.