BMW 535i (E34)

BMW 5 series 1988 3.4 petrol description

Sedan BMW 535i has been produced from January, 1988 to October, 1992. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.4 litres, which produces power of 211 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 305 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 3.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.

BMW 535i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 535i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 235 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 535i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 17.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 12.3 litres per 100 km, which is 12% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.