1999 BMW 5 Series

For this year, the exterior of BMW 5 Series remains unchanged. However, the standard and optional features are largely upgraded. To give way to BMW "intelligent lightweight design" philosophy, aluminum is being used in BMW's chassis, brakes and suspension.

Two engines and four transmissions are available for this year's 5 Series. The 2.8-liter I6 engine breathes 193 horsepower while the 4.4-liter V8 gives off 282 horsepower. The available transmissions are 4-speed automatic overdrive, 5-speed automatic overdrive, 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual overdrive.

This year's 5 Series can comfortably accommodate 5 persons. It has standard features such as sunroof, air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, leather seats power seats and cassette player. To ensure safety, 5 Series comes with standard driver and passenger side airbags, ABS brakes and traction control.

The body shell of BMW 5 Series is very firm. It is considered as the most aerodynamically efficient sedan in the automotive industry due to its low 0.30 coefficient of the drag. Its redesigned door seals and foam-filled body cavities hinder any unwanted noise from getting inside the vehicle.

In the inside, you'll find separate climate controls for the driver and front seat occupant. 5 Series also comes standard with cruise control, tachometer, tilt steering, tilt steering column and telescopic steering column. Exterior features include power adjustable exterior mirror, alloy wheels, full size spare tire and rear window defogger. '99 BMW 5 Series is built in a 111.4 inches wheelbase with an overall length of 188 inches and an overall width of 70.90 inches.