Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ
the 540 will be the same or maybe slightly better than a 535 I6
I can tell you the 540(286hp/295 ft-lbs) is in a different league than the 535 (208hp/223 ft-lbs). No. I have not driven a 535. What I do know is my SAAB 9000 turbos will eat my 95 525's(189hp/184 ft-lbs) lunch anytime, anywhere. The SAAB 9000 turbo's has 200hp/240 ft-lbs. The 9000 gets the maximum torque at 1,800 rpm and it stays flat until 4,600 rpm. But you just cannot compare them to the 540. Unless the 540 you have driven has hoof disease.