BMW M5 Base Sedan 4-Door 5.0L (Florida)

BMW M5 Base Sedan 4-Door 5.0L

Detailed item info Model Overview The 2008 BMW 5-Series serves up a range of possibilities all backed by performance ability and luxury features. All 5-Series come with comprehensive stability technology that includes dynamic stability control dynamic traction control and dynamic brake control.The 528i and 535i sedans come standard as rear-wheel drive with all-wheel-drive systems adding 2 200 to the list price. The 550i and M5 sedans are rear-wheel drive only and the 535 wagon is available in all-wheel drive only. New six-cylinder engines add power to the 528s and 535s. The 528s receive a new 3.0L inline six that produces 230 horsepower--a modest 15-horsepower improvement over 2007. The 535s receive a 45-horsepower bump (300 total) over 2007 by virtue of a new 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline six. The 550 and M5 round out the power offerings. The 550 s V8 produces 360 horsepower and the M5 s V10 an even 500.The Steptronic automatic transmission is a no-cost option (in 2007 going shiftless cost 1 275). The sequential manual gearbox (SMG) is no longer offered on the 535i and 550i--in its place a six-speed sport automatic with paddle shifters can be added for 500.Standard features on the 5-Series include a power sunroof with an anti-trap feature automatic headlights fog lights power mirrors with auto tilt-down tri-zone climate control and iDrive. In addition to the powertrain upgrade the 535 gets xenon headlights with auto-leveling and 10-way power front seats. The 550i adds Dakota leather seats and front and rear park distance control.Options for the 528i include genuine Dakota leather seats for 1 450 as well as a Premium Package that includes power driver seat lumbar support interior illumination and a universal garage door opener. The Sport Package upgrades the tires to 245 series run-flats on 18-inch wheels 20-way power front seats active roll stabilization and a sport-tuned suspension. Active cruise control with a stop and go function is available as is a navigation system and an audiophile Logic7 sound system with 13 speakers and twin subwoofers. For 2008 a lane departure warning system is optional. A high-beam assist option gives drivers one less thing to worry about while a USB adapter adds to the audio possibilities.On the 535s Premium and Sport Packages are also available the Sport Package upgrades the wheels and tires to 18-inch run-flats.On the 550i the Sport Package includes 19-inch wheels and run-flat tires as well as 20-way power seats for 4 600. A Premium Package is not available on the 550i as the equipment is already standard.The performance-oriented M5 is a completely different story and it stands apart from the rest of the 5-Series as one of the best performance sedans in the world. Every part of the car seems designed with high speed handling in mind. It s equipped with a high-output aluminum 5.0L V10 that uses stepless variable valve timing and direct ignition to generate its adrenalin-inducing 500 horsepower. The engine is mated to a seven-speed SMG transmission with 11 shift programs and launch control (a conventional six-speed manual transmission is also available). The wheels are driven via a variable differential lock and a special dynamic stability control program unique to the M5. Further performance enhancements include M-specific suspension cross drilled disc brakes body panels with air intakes and spoiler and even M-specific Merino leather heated power front seats. For 2008 a heated steering wheel can be added.