BMW E60 M5: Bavarian Ferrari 612? Shooting Brake’s UK Road Review

BMW’s E60 M5 was shrouded in heated controversy when it was first released, and little has changed since. People were enthralled by that naturally aspirated, completely bespoke, 8,250RPM, individual throttle body equipped S85B50 V10, but divided by Bangle’s divisive looks and that SMGIII gearbox. Some say it was BMW’s most hardcore M5, or M car, ever. Others thought it was a step too far. Ghaleb took this stunning Silverstone Blue saloon down some winding B-roads to find out the truth. Whats the E60 M5 actually like to drive in the UK, in 2023? Watch more to find out… This very example is currently listed for auction on Shooting Brake, set with an attractive reserve. It could be yours with a couple clicks. Fancy a slice of German supercar performance? Of course you do. As always, we have over 100 detailed photos and a comprehensive writeup of the specification and condition here: shootingbrake.com/Listing/Details/33907 We’ve got loads of great content lined up for you here at Shooting Brake, including another naturally aspirated V10 supercar, so make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel. See you next time and happy bidding! Filmed, edited and produced by Iftikhar Khan @77cbi Directed, written and presented by Ghaleb Rahim @ghaleboncars