{"id":111821,"date":"2024-02-21T06:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=111821"},"modified":"2024-02-26T13:43:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T19:43:13","slug":"2003-bmw-540i-wagon-with-a-s62-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=111821","title":{"rendered":"2003 BMW 540i Wagon with a S62 V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This 2003 BMW 540i (E39<\/a>) left the factory with 4.3 L M62T\u00dcB44 V8 and ZF five-speed automatic transmission. It is now powered by a 4.9 L S62 V8 from a 2002 BMW M5. The rest of the factory drivetrain was swapped for the M5’s six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. The wagon rides on Dinan front springs, Koni Yellow Sport shocks, M5 steering box, and M5 brakes. A set of Style 65 18-inch wheels hold Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires (245\/40, 275\/35). The interior features M5 front seats and door panels, microsuede headliner, and M-branded gauges. The wagon is for sale on Bring a Trailer<\/a> located in Montpelier, Maryland.<\/p>\n

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Photos showing the car before and during the conversion process are provided in the gallery below<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This 2003 BMW 540i (E39) left the factory with 4.3 L M62T\u00dcB44 V8 and ZF five-speed automatic transmission. It is now powered by a 4.9 L S62 V8 from a 2002 BMW M5. The rest of the factory drivetrain was swapped for the M5’s six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. 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