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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.