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2009 BMW M5
At a Glance
| Pricing | $85,500 |
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| Drive Types | RWD |
| Engines | V10 (500-bhp) |
| Transmissions | M6, SM7 |
| Fuel Economy | 11 (city), 17 (highway) |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 77 |
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The ferocious M5 may be the ultimate sleeper
Overview Information
The fourth generation M5 features a 500-hp V10 engine and 7-speed SMG transmission. BMW claims the M5 has the best power-to-weight ratio in its class. While the interior receives a host of M-exclusive appointments, the exterior provides only a few modest hints at the M5's performance potential.
Official Word:
Since its introduction in 1984, the BMW M5 Sedan has been the essence of the M philosophy: the combination of exhilarating performance, knife-edge handling and superior comfort wrapped in understated bodywork that sends the sharp-eyed observer subtle hints about its stunning capabilities and without exception, the 2009 BMW M5 Sedan continues to exemplify what it means to be an M vehicle. Starting at $85,925, the 2009 BMW M5 Sedan remains unchanged from the previous model year,...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| M5 | 5.0l V10 (500-bhp) | SM7 | RWD | 77 | $85,500 |
| M5 | 5.0l V10 (500-bhp) | M6 | RWD | 77 | $85,500 |
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