2009 E60 M5

BMW is famous for being a stickler to its long tradition of quality, class, technological innovations and performance. In 2009, the company introduced new features to the BMW E60 M5 that befits its name. As a four-door sedan that can seat five passengers comfortably and still handles like a sports car, it belongs in a class of its own.

Upgrades include the optional seven-speed sequential manual gearbox with steering wheel paddles and like in previous model years, the vehicle utilizes the Formula One technology. The M Drive now has a choice of different engine power levels, throttle response and stability control. It also allows the driver to select a damper setting tied to its electronic steering assistance.

To keep the beast’s power in control with BMW’s largest drilled and ventilated rotors, the braking system is upgraded. The beast is carried by the 19-inch alloy wheels with 255mm front tires and 285 mm rear tires. Extra features to ensure the safety of its passengers are also introduced. This include a front and rear seat head protection system, 2-stage airbags, and front-seat side impact airbags that is also optionally available for the rear- seat side impact air bags.

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And to keep the passengers comfortable, an 18-way power adjustable front seat that includes an adjustable seat back side bolsters, headrests, four way lumbar, two way thigh support and two setting memory are made available to both front seats. This package comes in Merino leather upholstery and is complimented with classy brushed aluminum accents.

The iDrive system also obtains upgrading in 2009 by installation of a control wheel surrounded by preference buttons on the center console. This makes it a lot simpler to control the vehicle’s navigation, communication and entertainment features.

An 80GB hard drive is also made available for the car owner’s CD, MP3 player or USB stick, together with the car’s navigation data. For music lovers, the Logic 7 surround system is a welcome innovation. It has 13 upgraded speakers and two subwoofers. Together with the optional navigation system, the iDrive now offers an 8.8-inch control display with higher screen resolution. The new iDrive has further become the basis for optional unrestricted Internet access. A snap-in adapter for full integration of smart phones such as Apple’s iPhone is also introduced as a new accessory together with an optional compatible USB board.

The car is then installed with a set of xenon adaptive headlights that have an auto-leveling feature. All four of these headlights have individual illuminating rings. The heated side-view mirrors are equipped with electro-chromic auto-dimming and a power fold-up feature. This system also has an automatic tilt-down of the passenger’s side-view mirror when the car is in reverse.

The 2009 E60 M5 is still powered by BMW’s performance tested 500HP, 5.0 liter V10 engine with 383 pound-feet of torque. The car is favored because of its subdued exterior look and a beautifully tailored interior with matte-finish materials. Some car experts assert that this understated style gives the car the look and feel that simply says luxury and class.

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