For more in depth reviews check my channel: www.youtube.com Filmed by: Tomaž Kožar Jesenice BMW’s 1999-on M5 was the car that started the horsepower war in Germany. Before this super-saloon arrived, 400bhp was a virtually unheard of figure for a sports-minded executive saloon to be developing. Once BMW had set the new standard however, a host of imitators appeared with even more power. But more power doesn’t mean more desirable. Many still believe this M5 to be the pick of like-minded cars in its sector. Here’s our guide to finding yourself the best one possible. History Late last century, performance enthusiasts intent on owning the world’s finest sports saloon had been waiting with bated breath for the men at BMW’s Dingolfing plant to unleash the latest red-hot M-Power version of the 5 Series, and in March 1999, the wait proved well worth it. With 400bhp and a V8 engine, the M5 rewrote the rules on what defined a premier league performance saloon. At a few pounds shy of £60000 it certainly wasn’t cheap, but judged on any objective basis, the M5 was quite simply the best car there was. Many would argue it still is. BMW made a number of cosmetic changes for the 2001 model year. Pay attention and you’d spot body-coloured rubbing strips, round fog lights and a redesigned front spoiler. The headlights were now of the fashionable clear lens variety and the indicator lamps became round. To help some of the M5 magic trickle down through the rest of the range, that model’s wider …
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