1987 BMW 528e | 2025 DAX Classics

This is an ‘87 BMW 528e. The BMW 5-Series is a line of luxury cars that’s been in production since 1972. This is from the second generation (E28), which was made between 1981 and 1988 (model years between 1982 and 1988). The engine is a 2.7 liter M20B27 straight-6 that produces 118 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 4-speed automatic. This car does 0-62 mph in 11.3 seconds and has a top speed of 118 mph.

2025 BMW i5 Spotted in Town (February 2025)

Here’s a 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40. The BMW 5-Series is a line of luxury cars that’s been in production since 1972. This is from the eighth generation (G60), which has been in production since July of 2023 (the first model year was 2024). The i5 is the electric model. This car is powered by an 84.3 kilowatt lithium-ion battery that produces 335 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 1-speed fixed gear. This car does 0-62 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 120 mph.

2007 BMW 535xi Spotted in Town (September 2024)

That’s a 2007 BMW 535xi. The BMW 5-Series is a line of luxury cars that’s been in production since 1972. This is from the fifth generation (E60/E61), which was made between 2003 and 2010 (model years between 2004 and 2010). The 535i was made between 2007 and 2010. The engine is a 3 liter turbocharged N54 straight-6 that produces 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 6-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph.

2007 BMW 535xi Spotted in Town (April 2023)

That’s a 2007 BMW 535xi. The BMW 5-Series is a line of luxury cars that’s been in production since 1972. This is from the fifth generation (E60/E61), which was made between 2003 and 2010 (model years between 2004 and 2010). The 535i was made between 2007 and 2010. The engine is a 3 liter turbocharged N54 straight-6 that produces 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 6-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph.

1998 BMW 528i | 2019 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is the ’98 BMW 528i that was in Fast and Furious 4, and I saw it at the 2019 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. This is from the fourth generation of the 5-Series (E39), which was made between 1995 and 2003. The engine is a 2.8 liter M52TUB28 straight-6 that produces 190 horsepower and 206 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 5-speed manual (though it had an 18-speed manual in the movie). This car does 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 147 mph. The hood, roof, and trunk lid are carbon fiber. In addition to that, the rear seats were removed. This BMW was auctioned off for $6,600.