The 2001 M5 is an important vehicle to BMW for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the M5 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for BMW. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.

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 M5 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

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 2001 (MSRP) was $69,400, with an invoice cost of $62,620. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 M5 is a traditional Bosch HFM Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The 2001 M5 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the BMW M5 Base sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a M5.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, BMW M5, Sedan, United States market

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