BMW puts a 6.0-second time on a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) run in the 545i equipped with a regular automatic stick. My senses tell me that the SMG equipped buggy may be slightly faster - at least it feels ...

Not long ago there was but one place serious driving enthusiasts shopped for a midsize performance sedan. Since the 1980s the BMW 5 Series was the consummate driver’s car. The 5’s highly functional, ...

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Also soothing frayed nerves is the sweet sensation the 4.4-liter (268 cu-in) V8 induces while propelling the 545i with skin tightening thrust. This engine is undoubtedly one of the 545i's highlights.