The E34 first appeared as a four door coupe, and the majority or cars were produced in this style. In 1992 a sport wagon or "touring" version was introduced with a double sunroof option. Four wheel drive was available in some countries with the 525iX sedan and touring. These models used the same drive train as the E30 325iX.

The car appeared much more streamlined than the older E28, but not overly round like some of its competitors. The front grill was a reminder of the great E30 three series. Despite looking larger than the E28, the new E34 was only about 5% heavier and it had an even stiffer body, improving the car's handling.

The glorious M5 was the Motorsport division's chance to show what the E34 could really do. The 24 valve 3.5 and later 3.8 liter sixes produced 300 hp, with handling improvements to match.

In 1995 the front grill of the E34 was updated slightly, the one significant external change in almost ten years.

5 Generations of BMW 5 Series cars.

BMW E34 Website has maintenance, upgrade, troubleshooting and more. You can download PDF files with maintenance info:

• Oil service (every 7,500 miles or 6 months)
• Inspection I (every 15,000 miles or 12 months)
• Inspection II (every other 15,000 miles or 24 months)

Enhanced Automotive Technology has performance chips for the E34 and M5.

Unofficial BMW page on the E34. Click here for pictures.

Charlie Kindel's E34 540i BMW Site has a nice description of the 1995 540i Sport and M540i.

Repair Tips from Kurt Gibble:

• E34 microfilter
• E34 microfilter old
• E34 thrust arm bushing
• Clutch bleeding
• Corner balancing
• Dme chip
• Garage opener

BMW M5/E34 Gallery has photos of M5's.

AutoSpeed review. First released in May 1989, the all-new E34 5-series was praised for its handsome shape which retained much of the style and sophistication of the top-line 7-series but with less bulk and a more sporty appeal.

HARTGE BMW-Tuning options for the E34.

Breyton Tuning 5 Series including the E34, with some great pictures of a Breyton designed upgrade.

FindIt UK BMW 5 Series Index lists 5 Series models, including E34's, for sale in the UK.

BMW Car Club of BC has a model info guide to the E34.

BMW 535i (E34) Recalls and Repairs Information from Alldata. Other years and models are available. 

E34 Speaker Systems has info on improving the stock sound system of an E34. Click here for more info.

BMW 5er/E34 Race Gallery has photos of racing E34's.

BMW 525 exhaust components from Ansa.

BMW 525td-E34 specifications.

The BMW 535i (E34) has some simple engine and transmission data tables.  

BMW E34 from carshine.com in Australia.