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BMW M5 1985
Production year: 1985
No. of produced cars: 2,191
The first BMW M5 that was based on the E28 5 Series, made its debut in February 1984 at the Amsterdam Motor Show. It was the product of demand for a car with the carrying capacity of a sedan, but the appearance of a sports car. It utilized the 535i chassis with various mechanical changes, Most notably the M88/3 engine that was derived from the engine used in the M1. Later the cars were equipped with a more emissions friendly evolution of this engine known as the S38B35. At its launch, the M5 was the fastest production sedan in the world.
BMW M5 1985 Front
BMW M5 1985 Back
BMW M5 1985 Interior
