For 2001, the BMW M5 received a new M sport steering wheel. Priced at $69,400 the four-door, 5-passenger sedan was powered by a dual-overhead cam V8 that offered nearly 400 horsepower. The M5 had a six-speed manual gearbox and disc brakes at all four corners.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
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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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