BMW 5 Series; Author: Taylor, James; Hardback; Book

Author: Taylor, James
Hardback; Book; 8pp Colour Section, 160 B&w Illustrations
192 pages
Published: May 1999
The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1861261780
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Bavarian Motorwerks have a long-established reputation for building topshelf automobiles. Automotive author James Taylor tells the story behind one of BMW's most successful endeavors -- its5 Series. Spanning nearly a quarter-century, from the entry-level 1.8-liter four-cylinder to the 4.4-liter V-8 and the stunningly powerful 3.8-liter sporting model, this history covers all of the popular range's variants and includes eight pages of color photos showcasing some notable 5 Series highlights.Covers the complete story of the design, development and production through four generations of 5 series. This is the story of the design, development and production of the BMW 5 Series, through each generation. Topics covered include: the history of BMW; model-by-model specifications; production details and running costs; M-Series and touring models; and advice on buying a BMW 5 Series today.