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M5

1984 - 2024

The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the 5 Series, developed by BMW's Motorsport division. Since its introduction in 1984, it has evolved through several generations, offering exceptional performance while maintaining the comfort of a luxury sedan. This page brings together the various versions referenced by ScanRacer, including production years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages. It links the model overview to version-by-year pages.

Variants by year

11 versions

2024

BMW M5 Sedan 2024SR
2024
M5 Sedan
BMW M5 Touring 2024SR
2024
M5 Touring

2020

M
SR
2020
M5

2017

BMW M5 2017SR
2017
M5

2011

M
SR
2011
M5

2004

BMW M5 Sedan 2004SR
2004
M5 Sedan
M
SR
2004
M5 Touring

1998

M
SR
1998
M5

1988

M
SR
1988
M5 Sedan
M
SR
1988
M5 Touring

1984

M
SR
1984
M5

Model summary

Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.

11referenced versions
1984 - 2024covered years
8distinct model years

Model introduction

The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the 5 Series, developed by BMW's Motorsport division. Since its introduction in 1984, it has evolved through several generations, offering exceptional performance while maintaining the comfort of a luxury sedan. This page brings together the various versions referenced by ScanRacer, including production years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages. It links the model overview to version-by-year pages.

History

The BMW M5 was introduced in 1984 as a high-performance version of the 5 Series. Based on the 535i chassis, the first generation (E28) was equipped with a 3.5-liter inline-six engine, producing 286 horsepower, derived from the BMW M1 engine. This model was the fastest in its class at the time. The second generation (E34), launched in 1988, saw the introduction of the Touring version, offering increased versatility. The third generation (E39), produced from 1998 to 2003, featured a 4.9-liter V8 engine, producing 400 horsepower. The fourth generation (E60), produced from 2005 to 2010, introduced a 5.0-liter V10 engine, producing 507 horsepower. The fifth generation (F10), produced from 2011 to 2017, saw the arrival of a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, producing up to 575 horsepower. The sixth generation (F90), produced from 2017 to 2023, introduced the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system and a Competition version producing 617 horsepower. The seventh generation (G90), launched in 2024, introduced a plug-in hybrid version, combining performance and energy efficiency. (bmw-m.com)

Generations

The BMW M5 has evolved through several generations, each bringing significant improvements in performance and technology. The first generation (E28), produced from 1984 to 1988, was equipped with a 3.5-liter inline-six engine, producing 286 horsepower. The second generation (E34), produced from 1988 to 1995, introduced the Touring version, offering increased versatility. The third generation (E39), produced from 1998 to 2003, featured a 4.9-liter V8 engine, producing 400 horsepower. The fourth generation (E60), produced from 2005 to 2010, introduced a 5.0-liter V10 engine, producing 507 horsepower. The fifth generation (F10), produced from 2011 to 2017, saw the arrival of a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, producing up to 575 horsepower. The sixth generation (F90), produced from 2017 to 2023, introduced the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system and a Competition version producing 617 horsepower. The seventh generation (G90), launched in 2024, introduced a plug-in hybrid version, combining performance and energy efficiency. (bmw-m.com)

Key differences

The main differences between the BMW M5 generations lie in the engines, technologies, and performance. The first generation (E28) was equipped with a 3.5-liter inline-six engine, producing 286 horsepower. The second generation (E34) introduced the Touring version, offering increased versatility. The third generation (E39) featured a 4.9-liter V8 engine, producing 400 horsepower. The fourth generation (E60) introduced a 5.0-liter V10 engine, producing 507 horsepower. The fifth generation (F10) saw the arrival of a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, producing up to 575 horsepower. The sixth generation (F90) introduced the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system and a Competition version producing 617 horsepower. The seventh generation (G90) introduced a plug-in hybrid version, combining performance and energy efficiency. (bmw-m.com)

Photo recognition

To identify a BMW M5, look for the following distinctive features: - **M Badges**: Presence of the "M" logo on the front grille, rear trunk, and front fenders. - **Exterior Design**: Specific side skirts, front and rear bumpers, and sport exhaust outlets. - **Wheels**: M-specific alloy wheels. - **Suspension**: Lowered ride height compared to standard models. - **Brakes**: Larger diameter ventilated and perforated brake discs. Inside, look for sport seats, an M steering wheel, and M-specific trim.

Important versions

Notable versions of the BMW M5 include: - **E28 M5 (1984–1988)**: First generation, equipped with a 3.5-liter inline-six engine, producing 286 horsepower. - **E34 M5 Touring (1988–1995)**: Introduction of the Touring version, offering increased versatility. - **E39 M5 (1998–2003)**: 4.9-liter V8 engine, producing 400 horsepower. - **E60 M5 (2005–2010)**: 5.0-liter V10 engine, producing 507 horsepower. - **F10 M5 (2011–2017)**: 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, producing up to 575 horsepower. - **F90 M5 Competition (2017–2023)**: Competition version producing 617 horsepower. - **G90 M5 (2024–present)**: Introduction of the plug-in hybrid version, combining performance and energy efficiency.

References