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2003 BMW 5-Series
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2003 BMW 5-Series

M5 Sedan

MECHANICAL
5.0L (303) DOHC 32-valve V8 engine w/variable valve timing
8-individual throttles electronically controlled w/M dynamic driving control
Oil coolant heat exchanger
G-sensitive semi-dry oil sump lubrication system
Distributorless electronic ignition system
Cylinder specific knock control
Digital Motor Electronics (DME) w/on-board diagnostics
6-speed manual transmission w/OD, HD clutch
Limited slip differential
All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Rear wheel drive
Aluminum double-pivot strut type front suspension
4-link integral rear suspension
Gas-pressurized front struts/rear shocks absorbers
M calibration independent suspension-inc: stiffened dampers/springs/ stabilizer bars & modified rear axle geometry
Front P245/40ZR18/rear P275/35ZR18 SBR performance tires
Front 18" x 8.0"/rear 18" x 9.5" satin chrome finish alloy wheels
Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr steering w/M Driving Dynamics Control
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
4-wheel high-performance-tuned anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Trunk mounted tool kit
(4) polished stainless steel exhaust tips
EXTERIOR
Front/rear spoiler
Rear apron/air diffuser
High-gloss shadowline trim
Pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/remote, 1-touch open/close, sliding sunshade
Wraparound body-color bumpers w/hydraulic energy absorbers & front compressible elements
Front/side/rear clear turn signal lenses
Rear taillight lenses w/brilliant optics
Xenon headlights w/dynamic auto-leveling, lighted rings
High pressure liquid headlight cleaning system
M-oval design fog lights
Pwr heated mirrors-inc: auto-dimming, pwr fold-up & reverse gear activated passenger mirror auto-tilt-down
Rain sensing windshield wipers w/heated windshield washer jets
Heated door lock cylinders
INTERIOR
Heated 16-way pwr sport front bucket seats w/4-way lumbar support, thigh support
Leather upholstery w/aluminum trim
Floor mats
Console valet
Front/rear center armrest
M-badged doorsills
Multi-function leather-wrapped 3-spoke sport steering wheel w/audio/cruise controls, pwr tilt telescoping & M color stitching
Gray instrument gauges w/red needles & chrome-ringed instrument dials
Check control vehicle monitoring system
Service interval indicator
Exterior temp display
Variable warning segment on tachometer
Oil temp gauge
Tire pressure control monitoring system
On-board GPS navigation system-inc: 6.5" monitor, upgraded on-board computer
Pwr trunk release
Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping pinch protection & retained accessory pwr
Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft system (leaves gas filler door unlocked)
Remote keyless entry w/2-step unlocking, remote trunk release
Alarm system w/remote keyhead operation, interior motion detector
Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting without proper key)
Cruise control
Vehicle & key memory
3-memory settings for driver seat position, safety belt height, steering wheel & exterior mirrors
Universal garage door opener
Front dual zone automatic climate control w/micro-filter-inc: automatic recirculation, residual/rest heat features, max A/C button & solar sensor
Automatic ventilation system (can be programmed to ventilate when parked)
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/compact disc/cassette player-inc: 6-disc CD changer, Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS), 4-channel FM diversity antenna, (10) speakers & (2) subwoofers
Pre-wiring for cellular phone
Glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight
Front cup holder
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Dual visor vanity mirrors
Courtesy lights w/fade-in/fade-out feature, actuated by remote control
Front/rear map reading lights, separately controlled
Fully finished trunk w/luggage staps, luggage net & concealed storage
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 13/hwy 21 (5.0L engine/6-speed manual trans)
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION
TLEV certified (5.0L engine/6-speed manual trans)
SAFETY
4-wheel high-performance-tuned anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual stage, dual-threshold deployment sensors
Front door-mounted side-impact airbags
Rear door side-impact airbags w/head protection system (HPS)
3-point safety belts w/front automatic height adjusters, front tensioners & force limiters
Automatic locking safety belt device for child seat
All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Battery safety terminal
Crash sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights & unlocks doors)
Automatic fuel cut-off (triggered by airbag deployment)
Side-impact interlocking door anchoring system

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