E34

E34 is a designation used for several distinct things in transportation and automotive contexts. The most common references are to a BMW chassis code for a specific generation of the BMW 5 Series, and to a route in the European international road network.

The BMW E34 denotes the fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series, manufactured from 1988 to 1996. It succeeded the E28 and was followed by the E39. The model was produced as a sedan and a wagon (Touring) and offered a range of engines, including inline-six units and, in some markets, a V8. A high-performance M5 variant was offered, featuring a tuned engine. The E34 is remembered for its improved ride quality, refined interior, and updates to electronics and suspension relative to its predecessor.

European route E34 is part of the International E-road network, designated as E34. It is classified as an east–west route in the network and traverses several European countries, providing an important cross-border corridor for freight and passenger traffic. The E-road system aims to facilitate long-distance travel and economic connectivity across Europe, with E34 serving as one component of this broader network.

Other uses of the designation E34 are less common and context-dependent, often limited to specific organizations, catalogs, or regional naming schemes. In most references, however, E34 is most closely associated with the BMW 5 Series generation and with the European route within the transcontinental road network. See also related E-road numbers and BMW E-series chassis codes for adjacent references.