The e60 m5 was groundbreaking when it was released in 2005. Driving the v10powered e60 m5 for the first time was a proper heromeeting affair for me, but the ridiculously clunky smg. We have 3 2010 bmw m5 vehicles for sale that are reported. How to drive a bmw e60 m5 smg transmission and how not to.
I have almost 20,000 miles on my e60 m5 now, and i have to say there is no way i would want a manual in this car. Bmw m5 used car buying guide the highpitched howl of this cars v10 makes the e60 arguably the bestsounding bmw m5 yet produced. The smg system on the e46 m3 and e60 m5 are disappointing in my opinion and maybe bmws since the new vehicles are using dct technology instead of the smg. The smoking tire drives e60 bmw m5 manual bmw blog. Smg sequential manual gearbox transmission bmw m5 e60 m6 e63. This flywheel and clutch kit features twin carbon fiberorganic discs with a steel flywheel rated at over 900 ftlbs of torque. I just joined this forum a few days ago and am shopping for an e60 m5. Brand new goodyear runflats, not a single scratch on the wheels. I read somewhere that they mate up easly has anyone ever considered the conversion so you lose the headache of the smg going pop.
The bmw e39 m5 ticked all my boxes and was the obvious first choice. But then i stumbled on a craigslist ad for an e60 m5 with a manual transmission. A tribute to the 2010 bmw m5, the e60 platform which will be replaced in 2011. A sixspeed manual or an smg sequential manual gearbox. The car was cut on fire but no damage to transmission. I want opinions from those who have, or have driven both. Bmw e60 m5 buyers guide autos roughly nine years ago, the masterminds at bmw motorsport, bmw s inhouse performance division, decided it would be a spectacular idea to stuff a massive 5 liter v10 engine producing just north of 500 horsepower into their midlevel sedan, the bmw 5 series. This tenyearold bmw proves why you should always pick the manual an e60 bmw m5 is still a 200 mph v10 super sedan, and in america, they sold them with a manual. View and download bmw 2007 m5 owners manual online. Bmw oem m5 m6 smg hydraulic unit 21542282998 for sale. Aug 11, 2016 this tenyearold bmw proves why you should always pick the manual an e60 bmw m5 is still a 200 mph v10 super sedan, and in america, they sold them with a manual.
The bmw m5 is a high performance variant of the bmw 5 series marketed under the bmw m subbrand. Home bmw e60 m5 sedan repair manuals and technical data 23 manual gearbox 23 01 manual transmission smg search documents. Truly, the e60 m5 years 2005 2010 is one of the last of the titans. Virtually all the significant innovations of the 7 series are also offered in the 5 series. Dear friend, i own a 2008 m5 e606speed with about 114,000. Mar 26, 2020 complete timeline of bmw m5 models and generations, with photos, specs and production years. We have 3 2010 bmw m5 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 0 1owner cars, and 3 personal use cars. Genuine oem complete auto transmissions for bmw m5 for sale. Nothing could have prepared me for the e60 m5 s terrible.
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Consult authorized factory manuals when performing repair procedures. The automobile revo lution in design and engineering initiated by the e65e66 now finds its logical continuation in the e60. The e60 m5 was introduced in 2005, with a v10 engine intended to link the car with the bmw sauber formula one team. By entering this site, you agree to hold pelican parts free. The e60 is the fifth edition of the bmw 5 series replacing the e39. M5board is the best forum community for information on the bmw m5 e60 v10, e39 v8, e34 straight 6, e28, f90 and f10. The majority of m5s have been produced in the sedan saloon body style, but in some countries the m5 was also available as a wagon estate from 19921995 and 20062010. On the recall front, the e60 m5 was recalled a couple of times, the first to check for oil that may have found its way inside the brake booster from the. The smg was essentially the automatic version and was the. Complete auto transmissions for bmw m5 for sale ebay.
The e60 m5 was introduced in 2005, with an uneven firing v10 engine and 7 speed sequential manual gearbox linking the car with the bmw sauber formula one program. Bmw first released the smg transmission for the european e36 m3, and have since worked diligently to perfect the system currently used in the e60 m5. Admittedly, the regular e60 5 series is pretty maligned for its banglebutt styling, overly complicated electronics and being the first 5er to really lose its purity. Lackluster steering feel, outdated smg gearbox, overwhelmed manual transmission with nondefeatable stability control. Only some minor cosmetic issue such as wires and sensors 254384528893. The fifth generation of the bmw 5 series consists of the bmw e60 sedanlong wheelbase sedan version and bmw e61 wagon version, marketed as touring executive cars. The smg clutch kit is different than the m5 m6 that were produced with a manual transmission. Smg gearbox can almost ruin the e60 bmw m5 experience. This is a very important race video for many people. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of bmw m5 smg 373 kw 507 ps 500 hp, edition of the year 2010 for north america u. Select any of the sevenspeed smg s million and one programmable modes in the m5 s auto setting and the mighty m lunges and hesitates during cog. The 7speed smg transmission it used was the worlds first sevenspeed sequential gearbox with drivelogic function. So farah gives the e60 m5 manual a try to see if it actually is any better.
It is considered an iconic vehicle in the sports sedan category. Nov 29, 2005 they love what they make and they made the e60 m5 for smg only, just like they made the e39 for a stick. It gets better gas mileage in p400 mode 400hp the m5 will net you about 12 miles per gallon in the city and 18 on the highway, assuming reasonable driving of course. Bmw e60 m5 2006 2010 e63 e64 m6 20062011 oem smg gear shifting mechanism new fits. I wanted to get opinions on the smg vs the manual 6 spd. These are available to most zip codes at shown rates. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Theyre the artists who created this gorgeous beast, i say go with the smg. This means that the smg getrag 247 gearbox is a true manual transmission, however, it was designed for. Genuine bmw clutch kit smg e60 m5,e63 m6 21212283089.
We pitch an e60 m5 smg up against an example thats been converted to a sixspeed manual. Offered from the youngtimer collection delivered new to the u. Bmw e60 m5 e63 m6 w smg clutch sensor new sequential manual. It shows the difference in performance between a bmw e60 m5 with an smg transmissions and an m5 with a traditional manual transmission. I have driven both e60 and f10 m5 s in manual and auto. Bmw m5 models and generations timeline, specs and pictures. Smg sequential manual gearbox transmission bmw m5 e60 m6. Sequential manual gearbox smg transmission wpump oem bmw e60. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of bmw m5 373 kw 507 ps 500 hp, edition of the year 2010 up to midyear 2010 for europe, including acceleration times 060 mph, 0100 mph, 0100 kmh, 0200 kmh, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, powertoweight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc. Customs services and international tracking provided. Ecs offers an array of smg replacement parts to service your trick transmission, from hydraulic pump motors and shifter paddles to a complete assembled hydraulic unit and smg shifter assembly. Amazing 2010 bmw m5 for sale smg low mileagenew brakes and.
Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and more. While the smg gearbox was clunky at slow speeds and. E60 m5 smg, e63 m6 spec twindisk performance clutch kit. Firstlyregardless of whether its smg or manualthe clutch has hopefully been. Accelerator pedals and parts, clutch pedals and parts, pedal pads.
Bmw m5 m6 e60 e63 clutch slave cylinder smg sequential. Smg sequential manual gearbox transmission bmw m5 e60 m6 e63 08 m5 s85 v10 5. Buy bmw e60 m5 e63 m6 w smg clutch sensor new sequential manual gearbox sender. Bmw took a lot of flak when it revealed the e60 5series, designed by chris bangle. A bmw clutch kit includes the clutch disc, pressure plate, and throwout bearing. Not because its anything special, but because the smg in the e60 m5 is utter garbage. As with some of its predecessors, the e60 variant of the m5 was both the quickest and fastest 4door sedan in the world at the time of its release.
An e60 bmw m5 is still a 200 mph v10 super sedan, and in america, they sold them with a manual. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Im thinking about buying one and i cant decide whether 6speed man or 7 speed smg. I heard the 6 spd is faster which seems untrue since the smg switches through the gears faster than most or all people can. New listing 2006 2010 bmw e60 m5 e63 m6 smg transmission directioncont rol valve solenoid oe fits. Bmw e60 m5 clutch replacement smg fluid motorunion. How to drive a bmw e60 m5 smg transmission and how not to drive a bmw e60 m5. The 2009 2010 bmw m5 also offered a number of standard features such as rainsensing windshield wipers, heated front seats, dualzone automatic climate control, and more. Genuine bmw m5 e60 m6 smg sequential manual gearbox clutch sensor 23017837428. There were two different transmission options offered on the e60gen bmw m5.
Smg sequential manual gearbox transmission bmw m5 e60. The e60 m5 manual was exclusive to the american market but a south african would not be deprived, s bmw m5 smg e60 against an example e60 m5 thats been converted to a sixspeed manual drivemy blogs drive. I have a bmw that caught fire please see picture attached, managed to exting. Nothing could have prepared me for the e60 m5 s terrible gearbox. I am refering to the hundreds of complaints about tha e60 m5 transmission. In this new episode of the smoking tire, matt farah drives an e60 generation bmw m5 with a sixspeed manual gearbox to see if its better than the smg. Bmw f10 m5 twin turbo sound with full meisterschaft exhaust. This is a genuine bmw clutch kit for e60 m5 and e63 m6 equipped with the smg transmission. Bmw m5 smg e60 against an example e60 m5 thats been. The e60 m5 was the worlds first production sedan to feature a v10 petrol engine. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2010 bmw m5 sedan.
Spare keys, manuals no wears or tears on the interior, absolutely pristine. Share bmw oem m5 m6 smg hydraulic unit 21542282998. Rare sixspeed manual transmission example, not offered in europe less than 45,300 km from new in addition to the thunderous new v10 engine residing in its engine bay, the other major change to note in bmws new e60 m5 was the sevenspeed smg transmission. The e60 and the e61 were produced from 2003 to 2010 and are often collectively referred to as the e60.
Firstly regardless of whether its smg or manualthe clutch has hopefully been. One of the most beloved bmw m5s of all time is the e60generation. All you need to do is go on any bmw forum like mboard and you will see ongoing problems and failures with the smg transmission,but if you are unfamilier with the ongoing issues with the smg transmission in the e60 m5 than you can not answer my question and i am not going to pay for this service. Search over 1,000 listings to find the best local deals.
Bmw m5 e60 2005 to 2010 overview production 20052010 19,564 saloons produced 1,025 estates produced assembly dingolfing, germany body and chassis body style 4door saloonsedan, 5door touring estatewagon powertrain engine 5. This is the wiring harness for the various solenoids on the valve block at the top of the smg transmission. Bmw e60 m5 e63 m6 smg sequential manual valve block wiring harness 2006 2010 oe fits. Used bmw m5 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Its more complicated, hence more issues, but the smg is still a great transmission compared to the 6 speed. Get free 2010 bmw m5 owners manual 2010 bmw m5 owners manual how to drive a bmw e60 m5 smg transmission and how not to drive a bmw e60 m5 how to drive a bmw e60 m5 smg transmission and how not to drive a bmw e60 m5 there are a few ways to drive the bmw.
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