2008 BMW 5 Series M5

2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sdn M5 RWD Description

Exterior:

• Adaptive brake lights
• Front air intakes w/flaps
• LED ground lighting
• Rear M apron/air diffuser w/flaps
• Side gills w/M5 logo
• Wraparound body-color M bumpers-inc: hydraulic energy absorbers, front compressible elements

• Auto-dimming pwr folding heated M mirrors-inc: reverse gear activated passenger-side auto-tilt-down, 2-position mirror memory
• Heated door locks
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers-inc: articulated passenger-side wiper arm, single-wipe control, heated washer jets
• Satin chrome shadowline window trim
• Unique side sills
• Xenon adaptive automatic headlights-inc: dynamic auto-leveling, retractable high-pressure headlight cleaning system

Interior:

• 2-level center console compartments w/climate-controlled lower compartment
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• BMW Assist-inc: auto collision notification, SOS button, roadside assistance, (4) year subscription
• Courtesy lights w/fade in/fade out feature
• Dual front/rear reading lights
• Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer w/variable warning segment
• FM diversity antenna
• Front/rear floor mats
• Front/rear park distance control (PDC) w/graphic display
• iDrive system-inc: on-board DVD-based navigation system, 8.8" screen w/16:9 format, voice command system, force feedback controller, 8-function on-board computer, automatic ventilation, TeleService
• Interior light pkg-inc: door handles, door storage bins, front footwell, M exit/entry lighting, additional trunk
• Locking glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight
• MDrive system-inc: 1-touch selection of preferred combinations of throttle/pwr settings, transmission programs, EDC modes, DSC modes w/de-activation mode
• Prep for CD changer
• Real time traffic info w/(4) year subscription
• Seatback storage compartments
• TeleService activation
• Tri-zone automatic climate control-inc: auto air recirculation, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-at-rest function, humidity control, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation
• Vehicle & key memory

• Adjustable front center armrest
• BMW Ambiance Lighting
• Brushed aluminum trim
• Dual front/rear cup holders
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Emergency trunk release handle
• Fold-up rear center armrest
• Front/rear open door storage compartments
• Fully finished trunk w/reversible mat
• Illuminated shift lever
• LCD main & trip odometers
• M-design instrumentation w/white-illuminated gauges & red pointers
• Oil temp gauge
• Pwr outlets-inc: front passenger footwell, trunk
• Rear window defroster
• Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout
• Tire pressure monitor
• Universal garage door opener

Mechanical:

• (10) individual throttles electronically controlled w/variable throttle response & maximum pwr level (3 settings)
• 4-wheel M cross-drilled ventilated compound disc brakes
• Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension
• Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension
• Electronic damper control w/comfort, normal, & sport programs
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• M mobility system-inc: compressor w/sealant to fix flat tires
• M suspension system
• Oil coolant heat exchanger
• P285/35ZR19 rear performance tires
• Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

• (4) stainless-steel exhaust tips
• 5.0L DOHC 40-valve V10 engine-inc: M high-pressure double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
• Aluminum cylinder block & heads
• Direct ignition system w/pencil coils
• Engine start/stop button
• G-sensitive semi-dry oil sump lubrication system
• M Servotronic vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-ratio variable assist pwr steering w/M driving dynamics (Comfort & Sport levels)
• M variable differential lock
• P255/40ZR19 front performance tires
• Rear wheel drive

Safety:

• All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
• Child safety rear door locks
• Front safety belts-inc: pretensioners, force limiters
• Front/rear Head Protection System (AHPS II) curtain airbags
• Intelligent Safety & Info System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems
• LATCH attachments for rear seats

• Battery safety terminal
• Driver/front passenger dual-threshold dual-stage airbags w/passenger deployment sensor
• Front side-impact airbags
• Impact sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights, unlocks doors & disconnects alternator, fuel pump & starter)
• Interlocking door anchoring system