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.