An entrepreneur claims that his modified 1997 BMW 528i goes 1,000 miles on electric power. According to Eric Lundgren, the E39 chassis has been adapted to hold batteries with a total capacity above the longest-range Model S package, allegedly around 133 kilowatt-hours. The total cost of the conversion is said to be $13,800, thanks to recycled batteries.
If you’re a BMW enthusiast, you know of the E39 BMW M5. It’s widely considered to be the best M5 of all time and some go as far as to say it’s the best four-door sports car of all time. While we don’t know if we can go that far, it’s certainly up there with the best of them. However, if you want one now, it can get a bit tricky. High demand and lack of supply have driven prices up to almost silly heights. So if you want a proper E39 performance sedan with a V8 but one that’s far more affordable and cheaper to maintain, the E39 BMW 540i can be the car for you.
Equipped with straight 6 engine with 2497 ccm capacity this model produces 143 Hp and 105 kW power at 4600 rpm and 280 Nm torque at 2200 rpm with top claim speed 203 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 11,4 s
Equipped with straight 6 engine with 2497 ccm capacity this model produces 163 Hp and 120 kW power at 4000 rpm and 350 Nm torque at 2000 rpm with top claim speed 215 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 9,4 s
Equipped with straight 6 engine with 2497 ccm capacity this model produces 163 Hp and 120 kW power at 4000 rpm and 350 Nm torque at 2000 rpm with top claim speed 215 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 9,6 s
Equipped with straight 6 engine with 2926 ccm capacity this model produces 184 Hp and 135 kW power at 4000 rpm and 390 Nm torque at 1750 rpm with top claim speed 222 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 8,3 s
Equipped with straight 6 engine with 2926 ccm capacity this model produces 184 Hp and 135 kW power at 4000 rpm and 390 Nm torque at 1750 rpm with top claim speed 222 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 8,9 s
Equipped with straight 4 engine with 1951 ccm capacity this model produces 136 Hp and 100 kW power at 4000 rpm and 280 Nm torque at 1750 rpm with top claim speed 204 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 10,9 s
