The BMW M5 Base for 2000: Improving on 1999
Several things can be said about the BMW M5 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
BMW M5 Engine Specs
The restyled M5 Base is equipped with a 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1999 version.
The fuel system for the 2000 M5 is a Bosch HFM Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the M5 Base are 70.90 inches wide by 188.30 inches long. It sits 55.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $69,400 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $62,620. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the M5 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2000 M5 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
Parting Shots
The 2000 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.
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