1988 · 🇩🇪 Germany · 170 hp
The BMW 5-Series E34 (1988–1996) is a mid-size executive sedan and touring wagon that defined the benchmark for the segment during its era. Built on a refined platform with near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, it offered a range of inline-6 and V8 engines, including the legendary M5 variant with a high-revving straight-six. The base 525i produced around 170 hp, while the 535i offered up to 211 hp. Known for its precise handling, build quality, and driver-focused character, the E34 is increasingly appreciated as a modern classic representing the last of BMW's analog, driver-centric 5-Series designs.