An overly optimistic speedometer is not stopping us from enjoying this video of an M5 Touring E61 going flat out on the Autobahn. BMW’s fast wagon has an exquisite V10 orchestra under its hood where…
I’m sure if you asked any BMW enthusiast if they’d want to own an E39 M5, they’d all say yes (apart from those that already do, obviously). In fact, if you asked any enthusiasts, they’d…
I sort of hate the phrase “they don’t make ’em like they used to.” For the most part, things are made better now than they ever were. If you don’t believe me, renovate a house…
There was really only one thing wrong with the BMW M5 CS—it was limited. By the time customers got word of just how good the M5 CS is, it was already sold out. Which is…
BMWs are pretty small time in Pebble Beach, when compared to Duesenbergs and Talbots. However, at the Pebble Beach auction, held by Gooding & Company, there were some really nice BMWs that sold for interesting…
It’s been a long time since I’ve driven a BMW M5 CS but it’s still my favorite performance sedan in the world. During my time with it, I recorded a 2.88-second 0-60 mph time and…
If you’re willing to live with the potential unreliability of the S85 engine from the E60/E61 M5, there’s really only one thing left to deal with—the SMG gearbox. That is, if you’re in Europe. See,…
Performance cars take many shapes as enthusiasts can pick from a wide variety of body styles and drivetrain configurations. Take for example the BMW M5 and the Audi R8, a big and heavy luxury sedan…
Sold between the 1996 to 2003 model years, the fourth-generation 5 Series was available as a sedan and wagon. A coupe wasn’t offered since the original 8 Series was still around for the most part,…
Doug DeMuro reviews the BMW M5 CS and compares it to the popular Dodge Challenger Hellcat. The M5 CS scores extremely high in Doug’s own charts that he deems it his duty to call it…
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