First Impressions of the BMW M5 for 2000
Several things can be said about the BMW M5 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
BMW M5 Engine Specs
The M5 Base is equipped with a BMW 5.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The fuel system for the 2000 M5 is a Bosch HFM Motronic design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The M5 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The M5 is 188.30 inches long, 70.90 inches wide, and 55.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.40 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $69,400, with a dealer invoice cost of $62,620. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The M5 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 1999 model began the promise of the BMW M5. The 2000 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers BMW hopes that the M5 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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God, I need to sell my M5. Nissan makes a cheaper sedan that I’m looking at.
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