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The modern, sustainable legacy of BMW M began in 1985 when engineers placed the snarling, race-bred inline-6 engine from the M1 supercar into the production BMW 5 Series sedan, reworked the suspension and brakes, and created BMW's first M5. ...
MI The X5 xDrive35d is rated at 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Thanks to BluePerformance technology, this unparalleled blend of performance and efficiency can only be found in a BMW Advanced Diesel. The BMW 5 Series continues as the quintessential ...
The six-cylinder Cressida was Toyota's pre-Lexus North American flagship, selling for about twice the price of a Corolla (but, crucially, much less than the price of a new BMW 5 Series).
05: Team Chaucer, BMW 5 Series 7: Ze Flying Brick, BMW 3 Series 19: Gimme A Box, Volvo 740 20: Steve McQueen Lives We think we have a good chassis, but obviously need some engine work before next year! 66: Charlie Foxtrot Racing: BMW 325i 77: Caped Crusaders, BMW 95: SharT Attack, BMW E30
6: SharT Attack, BMW E30 19: Ze Flying Brick, BMW 3 Series 23: Cougar Bait, Saab 9000 35: Charlie Foxtrot Racing: BMW 36: Mustache Race, Audi 4000 37: Team Chaucer, BMW 5 Series 41: Gimme A Box, Volvo 740 43: B-Team, Ford Thunderbird 44: Steve McQueen Lives 49: Caped Crusaders, BMW
Premium is one of the fastest growing market segments worldwide. In 2006, premium vehicle sales accounted for two million units in North America and more than 2.5 million in Western Europe. By 2019, this segment is predicted to grow to nearer three million in North America and close to 3.5 mil...
535i Sedan 535xi Sports Wagon 550i Sedan 550i Sedan • Higher revving ability. The "redline" is 7000 rpm, vs. 6500 for the M54. N54 engine: twin turbocharging, piezo direct fuel injection, high compression ratio Character of the 5 Series:
All 5 Series Saloon and Touring models come as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox (automatic standard on 535d variants). A high proportion of customers are expected to specify BMW's new six-speed automatic gearbox, with its new, more ergonomic, gear selector. Using upgraded hydr...