The offered car is a 2008 BMW M5 V10 mechanical gearbox (US import) delivered in a superb black metallic color that brings out the chrome elements such as the front grille or the side gills on the front fenders, as well as its 19-inch 166 style aluminum wheels. In addition to its symphonic V10, the interest of this model lies in its rare manual gearbox (1000 examples of M5 E60 were produced with a mechanical gearbox) allowing to exploit freely and more vigorously the power of the engine.
Its interior is also black and decorated with woodwork on the door strips, the center console and the dashboard. The whole thing seems a bit outdated today, but it contributes to the charm of the car.
Moreover, all the interior elements including the steering wheel, the upholstery, the dashboard and the roof lining are in remarkable condition (no marks or rubbing), which testifies to the care given to the car throughout its life.
The sedan also has many options such as a sunroof, heated power seats, front/rear parking sensors, rearview camera and Harman Kardon Hi-Fi system to keep the occupants comfortable no matter how far they travel.
This model has 133,500 kilometers and has recently undergone a complete overhaul including the preventive replacement of its connecting rod bearings. This car is in excellent condition and in perfect mechanical health.
Many car enthusiasts consider the mid-2000s as a golden age. A blessed time when manufacturers were still able to mass-produce cars with naturally-aspirated V10 engines whose power was transmitted only to the rear wheels via a mechanical gearbox. Lamborghini Gallardo, Dodge Viper, Porsche Carrera GT or the BMW M5 E60 with a V10 derived from F1 come to mind.
Indeed, in the mid-2000s, the FIA required teams to equip their cars with naturally-aspirated V10s, and BMW was in charge of the Sauber team's engine design at the time. The Formula 1-derived S85 twin-vanos V10 was made famous by its inimitable mewing. It delivers 507 (a nod to the 1950s roadster) horsepower at 7750 rpm.
To observe and especially to hear such a gem of an officer in a family sedan is one of the most beautiful anomalies in automotive history, and it would be naive to hope to ever see such a machine in mass production.
To make up for this piece of jewelry, the M5 E60 can count on a particularly efficient chassis, as well as a 7-speed SMG III automatic transmission, an option available for the old continent. The North American market, which is the preferred market for the brand with the propeller, has had the privilege of benefiting from a 6-speed mechanical gearbox.
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12-month warranty and possible extension.
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