In Munich the new model is being unveiled with great ceremony but in Ahlen, in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, an ‘old’ BMW M5 is being rejuvenated. In this instance that car concerned is the M5 Touring, in a ‘Dark Edition’ by Edo Competition.
For power hungry BMW enthusiasts there will soon be no less than four alternatives to the standard BMW M5, X5 M and X6 M models. Now there will be 'M Performance' versions available with greater diesel power than ever before thanks to a trio of turbos.
It is not obligatory to give the M5 a black paint job but it certainly fits the 560 horsepower speedster well. The is the ‘bad boy’ of the 5-Series. Our preview of the model took us to the track where it was free to be as evil as it liked.
With their 6-Series Gran Coupé BMW have built their first ever four-door coupé model. This latest evolutionary step reminds us of the history of big coupés made in Munich. Let us reminisce about seven autos which were not only wonderful to look at but also rich in timeless fascination.
BMW has built a legacy in creating luxurious and sporty coupés such as the first 6 series or the 8 series. Munich based BMW-experts SIMA Power show their skill on a regualr base when restoring classic BMW coupés.