Having slotted a 4.9-liter V8 under the hood of the third-gen vehicle, BMW set its sights on building a 5.0-liter V10 for its latest project. Named the S85, it was placed at the front of the M5.
Although the line is known for its naturally aspirated straight sixes, some M engines have unique configurations that you won't find in any other BMW, or even in the car's class in some cases. The S85 ...
Low-speed driving is horrible, but on the freeway, once you stretch the car the transmission works amazing. BMW will never make an M car as amazing as this S85 V10 engine.
We love the 5.0-liter V10 from BMW.Besides having an affinity for any engine with more than eight cylinders, the torque-happy five-liter sounds like straight glory and is happy to induce all sorts ...
Lucky for you, we have done the research and analyzed all the data on the ten most reliable BMW models of the last decade. This is what we found by dissecting Consumer Reports' latest study based ...
BMW said this was to “help in wet conditions ... You may need another £30k for repair bills, because the high-revving V10 has plenty of documented issues. But generally speaking, if you ...
One of the most documented aspects of the car industry in recent years has been the trend for downsizing: making engines smaller to meet ever more stringent emissions regulations and the desire ...
C/D SAYS: BMW’s challenger to the Audi RS6 Avant is a high-performance wagon with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. Learn More ...
Great to see BMW sticking with what is an actual car, and not ditching it entirely in favour of its X1 and X2 crossovers. In principle the 1 Series is pretty conventional, so if it succeeds it's ...
The 3 Series blends driving enjoyment, creature comforts, high-tech features, and good fuel economy. The 330i is fitted with a punchy 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder paired with a smooth and ...
We have rated BMW SUVs on a 10-point scale based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive.
The most important BMW is what, at least if you go by sales numbers. The top-selling BMW across the world is the X3. Not the archetypical 3 Series. Not the 5 Series, even though that runs from ...