BMW V8 Engine — E39 540i / E38 740 Donor (Used, Good Condition)
Used BMW V8 engine removed from an E39 540i (donor car equipped with a manual gearbox). Engine offered in good, serviceable condition and suitable as a donor/replacement for E39/E38 V8 swap or refresh projects. Ideal for restorations, engine swaps, or as a reliable core to rebuild.
Key Details
Application / Donor: BMW E39 540i (removed from vehicle with manual gearbox) — commonly compatible with E38 740 V8 applications.
Type: V8 (4.4L-class donor engine specification implied by E39 540i provenance)
Condition: Used — described as good (normal wear consistent with service life).
Transmission note: Engine was mated to a manual gearbox in the donor vehicle (bellhousing / flywheel interface suitable for manual transmission installs).
Mileage / Hours: Not specified — ask seller for exact mileage if critical.
Sale basis: Engine sold as removed (confirm included ancillaries — starter, alternator, intake, exhaust manifolds, sensors — with seller prior to purchase).
Features & Benefits
Donor-correct fitment for E39 540i and many E38 740 V8 projects.
Manual-transmission–compatible bellhousing pattern (useful for manual swap builders).
Good candidate for direct replacement, V8 swap projects into E30/E36/E34/E36/E38/E39 platforms, or for a rebuild.
Commonly used as a robust, torque-rich platform for performance builds and OEM restorations.
Condition & Buyer Notes
Sold as used — surface grime and patina expected; no major external damage reported.
Buyer should budget for replacement of wear items (belts, hoses, filters, fluids, possibly injectors and spark components) and verify ECU / immobilizer / wiring compatibility for plug-and-play installs.
If you require the manual gearbox, flywheel, clutch, ancillaries, or ECU pairing, confirm availability with the seller before purchase.
Strongly recommended: request photos, engine serial/part numbers, and exact mileage prior to purchase to validate compatibility and value.
Fitment & Compatibility
Direct or common-fit applications: BMW E39 540i, often used in E38 740 swaps and other BMW chassis when adapting a V8.
May require motor mounts, wiring harness, ECU, and adapter plates for non-factory swap chassis — verify specifics for your project.
Used BMW V8 from E39 540i (donor car equipped with manual gearbox).
Good condition — ideal donor for E39/E38 swaps or rebuilds.
Manual-compatible bellhousing / flywheel interface.
Ask seller for part numbers, mileage, and included ancillaries.
Photos and test/run info recommended prior to purchase.
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