![]() The E60 M5 produced between 20 was a stark departure from the 5 Series BMWs of the past, and that's what makes it so special. So, if you are on the lookout for one, expect to pay anywhere between $180,000 to $200,000 for decent examples, while show quality low-mileage examples command upwards of $400,000.Į60 BMW M5 - Six-speed Manual/ Six-speed SMG-III As a result, prices for used Z8s have reached stratospheric heights in recent years. ![]() The Z8 was not exactly a sales success and just 5,703 cars were produced globally. The old-school character of the car was enhanced by its five-speed manual gearbox which, thanks to its transaxle layout, gave this car a 50-50 weight distribution. It was specially developed by BMW Motorsport and was shared with the E39 M5 which lends it respectable performance stats like a 0-60 mph time of just around 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph, although delimited, it was capable of achieving an estimated top speed of 180 mph. The Z8 featured an all-aluminum body and was powered by a state-of-the-art 4.9-liter V-8, known as the S62, that pumped out 395 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. However, the few buyers who bought these did get their money's worth. But, another reason for its poor sales was because people did not understand what this roadster was all about. Produced between 20 and based on the Z07 concept car, the Z8 had a short lifespan, and that was partly due to its exorbitant price tag of $128,000. It also succeeded the quirky and space-age BMW Z1 roadster in the company's lineup. The BMW Z8 hails from BMW's halo lineup of roadsters that takes inspiration from the BMW 507, which was a true design icon of the 50s. If you seek a well-maintained example, expect to shell out anywhere between $60,000 and $80,000 for a well-maintained example. Values have skyrocketed over the last decade, which is down to their relative rarity. The E30 M3 is well known for racking up the highest number of wins in touring car history, and that is down to its supple balance that continues to put modern cars to shame to this day. Some markets also got the highly acclaimed dogleg manual that was perfect for track use. But regardless, all cars came with a slick-shifting five-speed manual. It wasn't the only engine, later "Sports Evolution" models, native to the European market, came with more powerful 2.5-liter engines that made 238 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. ![]() The engine was indirectly derived from the company's F1 efforts, and despite that, they continue to be regarded as one of the most reliable "M" engines of all time. Happy 100th anniversary, BMW.The E30 M3 was powered by BMW's legendary 195-horsepower, 2.3-liter naturally aspirated inline-four engine that revs to 7,200 rpm. Here’s some of our favourites from BMW’s back catalogue, including more than a few you might not be aware of if you think of BMW as a very modern company. Since, then? Well, the company has literally gone from strength to strength. So this is more the centenary of BMW the company, than BMW cars. Indeed, BMW’s adventures as a car manufacturer didn’t begin until later with a car called the 3/15 Dixi in 1929, which was actually a licensed build of an Austin 7 from the UK, pulled from the designs of the Austin Motor Company from Birmingham. After the end of World War One in 1918, when forbidden to produce aircraft motivation by the terms of the Versailles Armistice Treaty, BMW turned to bike production in 1923 and cars some five years later. BMW actually started out as an engine builder, primarily for aircraft, and was formed from the bones of the Rapp Motorenwerke Aircraft. It employs nearly 120,000 people, and manages equity of 3,839 (I)billion(I) Euro. It’s one of the most powerful industrial entities of the modern era, making over two million cars in 2014. These days, BMW makes bikes under the BMW Motorrad banner, eco-variants with the BMW i sub-brand, produces Minis of various flavours and owns the ‘best cars in the world’ in Rolls Royce. ![]() One hundred years of producing both motorcycles and cars from its headquarters in Munich, a century of creating for itself not just a brand, but an icon of popular culture. This year, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Bavarian Motor Works), celebrates its centenary.
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