BMW 5er
(1972 - 2019)
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Car articles about BMW 5er by year
Instead of the technically possible upward expansion of the 520/525 model series (to a 528 or 530), the new BMW 518 appeared from June 1974 as a downward adjustment in response to the sharp rise in operating costs and car prices. This historical test report takes a close look at the economy model.
A Mercedes is comfortable, a BMW is sporty. That has always been the case. However, it was a little different in this 1974 test, in which the competitors were also able to shine with unexpected characteristics.
The BMW 518 as the basic model of the 5 Series was well received from mid-1974. The 1976 facelift, which included the switch from premium to regular fuel, was intended to make it even more attractive. How did the new '76 model differ from the original 518 and could the facelift even raise it to Mercedes 200 level? The test from back then provided answers to these questions.
1984 marks the official start of the successful M5 series, which continues to this day across five model series. However, there were already M models based on the 5-series before that. This report looks back to the beginnings of the M 535i of the E12 series and describes all M5 variants, illustrated with many historical pictures.
Inconspicuous would be different. The fastest BMW sedan of its time came with an eye-catching spoiler and widening. How convincing is it some 40 years later? This article tells the story of the M5's predecessor and shows it in current and historical images.
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