The 1993 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.

Performance

The M5 Base is equipped with a BMW 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The M5 has 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.

Fuel is handled for the M5 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.40 gallons.

M5 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the M5 Base are 64.80 inches wide by 170.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 101.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $36,320 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1993 M5 gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In 1992 and 1993 the M5 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

Conclusion

The 1992 model began the promise of the BMW M5. The 1993 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.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, BMW M5, Canada market, Sedan

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