2006 BMW M5 RWD

Itâ€s never easy to follow a legend. When your precursor is known as â€the greatest sports sedan ever produced,” it leaves some big shoes to fill. That was the situation the E60 M5 found itself in upon its debut in 2003. The simple, classic E39 styling was replaced by styling that was largely misunderstood initially, being criticized for its over-styling and slightly odd rear end. What people didnâ€t realize at the time was that BMWâ€s innovative new design language would set the tone for countless other manufacturers in the future, and now, 20 years later, the E60 M5 is looked upon as a classically good-looking car. In many ways, the E60 epitomizes BMW in this era where they were finding massive success in nearly every segment, and was a moonshot car for them with an interior that offered incredible luxury, and an engine that was like nothing ever put in a production car- let alone an executive sedan.‍ The true masterpiece of the E60 M5 is the V10 -known as the S85-that sits under the hood. This was one of the very few times in BMW M history, they developed an engine that was not based on any other engine in the brandâ€s stable. This all-alloy 90-degree 5.0 liter V10 is fitted with four valves per cylinder and individual throttle bodies, producing 500 horsepower at 7,750 rpm and 384 lb-ft of torque at 6,100 rpm. Although BMW claimed a 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds, Car and Driver were able to make the run in 4.2 seconds, with 100 mph coming up in just 9.4 and BMWâ€s electronically limited 155 mph top end was actually more like 190 mph when the limiter was removed. This engine sends power through a 7-speed SMG III single-clutch automated manual gearbox with paddle shifters. The E60 was the first M5 offered with anything other than a 3-pedal manual, but the choice made sense given the carâ€s expanding appeal among executives and those looking to use the car as a daily driver. Although this gearbox is happy trundling around town, operating much like a standard automatic, shifts could be dialed in on the center console, swapping gears in a staggering 65 milliseconds in full-on track mode.‍

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Rear Spoiler,Air Filtration,Armrests - Rear Folding,Cargo Area Floor Mat,Center Console Trim - Alloy,Center Console Trim - Leather,Dash Trim - Alloy,Door Trim - Alloy,Door Trim - Leather,Front Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control,Front Air Conditioning Zones - Dual,Rear Vents - Second Row,Shift Knob Trim - Alloy,Steering Wheel Trim - Leather,Cargo Area Light,Center Console - Front Console With Storage,Cruise Control,Cupholders,Memorized Settings - Driver Seat,Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry,Multi-Function Remote - Trunk Release,Power Outlet(S) - Front,Power Steering,Push-Button Start,Reading Lights - Front,Rearview Mirror - Auto-Dimming,Steering Wheel - Tilt And Telescopic,Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Audio,Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Cruise Control,Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Paddle Shifter,Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Phone,Storage - Cooled Compartment,Storage - Door Pockets,Storage - Seatback,Universal Remote Transmitter,Front Brake Type - Ventilated Disc,Front Struts - Macpherson,Rear Brake Type - Ventilated Disc,Abs - 4-Wheel,Active Suspension,Braking Assist,Driver Adjustable Suspension - Ride Control,Electronic Brakeforce Distribution,Front Stabilizer Bar,Front Suspension Classification - Independent,Limited Slip Differential - Rear,Rear Stabilizer Bar,Rear Suspension Classification - Independent,Rear Suspension Type - Multi-Link,Stability Control,Suspension Control - Electronic,Traction Control,Gauge - Tachometer,Remote Cd - 6 Disc,Remote Cd Location - Glove Compartment,Wireless Data Link - Bluetooth,Clock,External Temperature Display,Navigation System,Premium Brand - Lexicon,Radio - Am/Fm,Radio Data System,Satellite Communications - Bmw Assist,Subwoofer - 1,Trip Odometer,Warnings And Reminders - Low Fuel Level,Daytime Running Lights,Exterior Entry Lights - Approach Lamps,Headlight Cleaners,Headlights - Auto Delay Off,Headlights - Auto On/Off,Headlights - Cornering,Headlights - Hid/Xenon,Headlights - Self-Leveling,Taillights - Adaptive,Tire Type - Performance,Wheel Diameter - 19 Inch,Tire Pressure Monitoring System,Moonroof / Sunroof - One-Touch Open/Close,Moonroof / Sunroof - Power Glass,Moonroof / Sunroof - Remotely Operated,Power Windows - Remotely Operated,Window Defogger - Rear,Front Wipers - Intermittent,Front Wipers - Rain Sensing,Heated Windshield Washer Jets,Airbag Deactivation - Occupant Sensing Passenger,Anti-Theft System - Alarm,Anti-Theft System - Vehicle Immobilizer,Child Seat Anchors,Emergency Interior Trunk Release,Front Airbags - Dual,Parking Sensors - Front,Parking Sensors - Rear,Power Door Locks,Side Airbags - Front,Side Curtain Airbags - Front,Side Curtain Airbags - Rear,Side Mirror Adjustments - Power,Side Mirror Adjustments - Reverse Gear Tilt,Side Mirrors - Auto-Dimming,Side Mirrors - Heated,Driver Seat - Heated,Driver Seat Power Adjustments - 12,Driver Seat Power Adjustments - Height,Driver Seat Power Adjustments - Lumbar,Driver Seat Power Adjustments - Reclining,Front Headrests - 2,Front Seat Type - Sport Bucket,Passenger Seat - Heated,Passenger Seat Power Adjustments - 12,Passenger Seat Power Adjustments - Height,Passenger Seat Power Adjustments - Lumbar,Passenger Seat Power Adjustments - Reclining,Rear Headrests - 3,Rear Headrests - Adjustable,Rear Seat Type - Bench,Rear Seatbelts - Center 3-Point,Seatbelt Force Limiters,Seatbelt Pretensioners,Upholstery - Leather