Exploring the Iconic E60 BMW M5: Performance and Legacy

The M5 BMW E60 is an iconic sedan that is perfectly suited for race car drivers. The first M5 BMW was built by hand in 1985 but was launched in 1986. During the 80s, the M5 was one of the fastest sedans available at a time when the cost of gasoline was low. 

The E60 M5 was a car that had the capabilities of a supercar yet perfect for a weekend drive with the family.

ENGINE

The E60 came with a 5-liter V10 engine that could produce 500 horsepower. The exciting engine could go over 8,000 rpm at ease; buyers had the choice of either the six-speed or seven-speed manual transmission.

E60 M5 BMW ACCELERATION

The E60 was a swift saloon, and it could do 0 to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds; some tests have shown it can comfortably reach 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds.

 The E60 BMW M5 was and is still appealing to many drivers due to its aggressive and fast nature. It is the last M5 with a naturally aspirated engine, and this makes it iconic. 

The E60 was well-balanced in terms of braking, handling, power and sound. It is a special car that shaped the automobile industry and showed the capabilities and raw power of a V10 naturally aspirated; it’s a car that will likely never exist, especially in the era of turbocharged engines.

E60 M5 BMW UNIQUE EXHAUST NOTE

The V10 engine in the E60 was associated with the BMW Sauber Formula One team, and this made its exhaust note to make a similar sound to that of a Formula One Car. The engine may not have been directly related to the race car from BMW Sauber F1 team, but it had similarities in its explosiveness and characteristics.

VERDICT

There is no argument that the iconic E60 M5 left an iconic legacy. The E60 M5 had spectacular performance and power figures, but it still retained the characteristics of the M5. It could carry five passengers at ease while offering them maximum comfort; it came with comfortable seats and sufficient head and legroom.

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