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The 5 Series is BMW's second-best-selling model after the 3 Series. [2] On 29 January 2008, the 5 millionth 5 Series was manufactured, a 530d sedan in Carbon Black Metallic. [3] It is BMW’s oldest nameplate still in production and the first model line to use "Series" in the name, debuting the three-digit model naming convention still used ...
The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, was manufactured from October 1984 to June 1988. [8] It made its debut at the Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1985. [9] It was based on the 535i chassis with various mechanical changes, most notably the M88/3 engine (shared with the E24 M635CSi grand tourer coupé) which was an updated version of the engine used in the M1 sports car. [8]
Cruising along on the autobahn at 220 kilometers per hour (136 miles per hour) is equal parts exciting and anxiety-inducing because my brain can't shake the feeling I'm still breaking the law.
The final design, developed by Davide Arcangeli [2] under BMW Design Director Chris Bangle, [3] [4] was approved in 2000 and German design patents filed on 16 April 2002. [6] The saloon was launched on 5 July 2003 in Europe and in October 2003 in North America. [7] [8] [9] In late 2004, the Touring models were introduced.
The infotainment screen measures 10.25-inch as standard but with the BMW Live Cockpit Professional system (which is standard in some markets), measures 12.3-inches. The 5 Series now features the Parking assist system shared with the 3 Series, it has a Reversing Assistant function that enables the car to backtrack where it came from.
BMW says the M3 Touring can sprint to 62 mph in just 3.6 seconds, onto an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, or 174 mph when you option the M driver's package.
After the success of BMW M products like BMW 3.0 CSL in racing venues and the growing market for high performance sports cars, M introduced cars for sale to the public. The first official M-badged car for sale to the public was the M1, revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 1978. The M1, however, was more of a racecar in domestic trim than an ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 6 January 2025. Sixth generation of BMW 5 Series Motor vehicle BMW 5 Series (F10/F11/F07/F18) Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 2010–2017 Model years 2011–2017 Assembly Germany: Dingolfing (Plant Dingolfing) China: Shenyang (BBA) Mexico: Toluca India: Chennai (BMW India) Thailand: Rayong (BMW ...