BMW E60 M5
As soon as a BMW passes by with the word M in capital letters in the model designation, every car enthusiast is on high alert. This letter has a rich history and is inextricably linked to BMW's motorsport genes. In all model series, the M version represents the pinnacle. This is also true for the 5 Series, which was naturally intended primarily to compete in the business segment. That is precisely why the M5 holds a special appeal. The M5 from the E60 series that came onto the market in 2005 is directly linked to motorsport. From 2000 onwards, BMW supplied V10 engines to the Williams F1 team. The intention was to challenge Ferrari, and Michael Schumacher in particular, but the collaboration lasted only until 2005. BMW then took over the Sauber team, but ultimately only one race was won. In 2009, BMW left the F1 circus. A full trophy cabinet was not left to the world, but the M5 with the V10 engine was. For the engineers were tasked at an early stage with making the 'new' M5 an ultimate sports sedan inspired by F1 cars.
As soon as a BMW passes by with the word M in capital letters in the model designation, every car enthusiast is on high alert. This letter has a rich history and is inextricably linked to BMW's motorsport genes. In all model series, the M version represents the pinnacle. This is also true for the 5 Series, which was naturally primarily intended to compete in the business segment. That is precisely why the M5 holds a special appeal.
The M5 from the E60 series that came onto the market in 2005 is directly linked to motorsport. From 2000 onwards, BMW supplied V10 engines to the Williams F1 team. The intention was to challenge Ferrari, and Michael Schumacher in particular, but the collaboration lasted only until 2005. BMW then took over the Sauber team, but ultimately only one race was won. In 2009, BMW left the F1 circus. A full trophy cabinet was not left to the world, but the M5 with the V10 engine was. For the engineers were tasked at an early stage with making the 'new' M5 an ultimate sports sedan inspired by F1 cars. The E60 M5 soon won the 'Engine of the Year 2005' award in various categories: 'Best New Engine 2005', 'Best Performance Engine 2005', and it was also the best in the class above 4.0 liters. The 5.0-liter V10 engine delivers 507 hp and 520 Newton meters of torque, making the mission to build the ultimate sports sedan a success.
The M5 we are pleased to offer was built at the German factory in Dingolfing and destined for Japan. There, the car had only one owner who meticulously maintained it at the local BMW specialist. The current, and therefore second, owner brought the car back to Europe and had the M5 technically inspected and the navigation system, etc., converted to European standards. The car is in more than perfect condition, both technically and visually. The M5 has been driven only 16.882 kilometers, making the car truly unique. A great opportunity for the enthusiast or collector looking to add a unique piece to their collection. We cordially invite you for a viewing!