Several things can be said about the BMW M5 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The ten-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2006 BMW M5 Base Specs

The M5 Base is equipped with a BMW 5.0 liter ten-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 7-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

The fuel system for the 2006 M5 is a Siemens MS S65 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 rack-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.

Statistics

The M5 is 191.10 inches long, 72.70 inches wide, and 57.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 113.70 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $81,200, with a dealer invoice cost of $74,070. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the M5 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The M5 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twelve in-city driving and eighteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2006 model year was very successful for the BMW M5. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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

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