BMW introduced a new version of their 5-Series Sedan in 1988 which they called the M5. It was powered by the same dual overhead-cam six-cylinder engine found in the M6. The engine produced 256 horsepower and was mated to a five-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. They had a limited slip differential, large air dam in the front and fog lamps. They had a decklid spoiler, leather seats and door panels, blackout body trim, 225/50VR16 tires, and ten-way power sport seats.The European versions of the sport/luxury vehicle had 315 horsepower. In the United States, the 535i sold for $36,000. The iS version raised that figure an additional $900. The M5 surpassed that figure even further, selling for $46,500.
by Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011
by Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011
Related Reading : BMW E28 M5 History
This first generation M5 was introduced in the mid-1980s as an answer to those who needed the practicality of four doors and the performance only a BMW Motorsport car could offer. The car was built by hand, one at a time, at BMW motorsport using the standard BMW 5 Series body shell. From this shell, special equipment including the M1 derived engine, heavy duty transmission, lightweight suspension....
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Related Reading : BMW E28 M5 History
The BMW M5 is a performance version of BMWs 5-Series and created by BMW Motorsports. First introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1984, the M5 has been made from various 5-Series versions throughout the years, including the E28, E34, E39 and E60. Originally, the M5 was hand-built utilizing the 535i chassis and a modified BMW M1 engine. When introduced, it was the fastest production saloon car....
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