This is the car that Aussie cops should have instead of their 530d highway patrol cars. The 2020 BMW M550i xDrive. It is extremely fast and competent yet very versatile across varied conditions. It looks rather discreet and stealth, too. The M550i sits at the top of the regular G30 […]
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2021 BMW 5 Series: Australian details confirmed, arrives October
The 2021 BMW 5 Series lineup has been confirmed for Australia, with prices and variants levels all locked in ahead of its showroom arrival in October. BMW unveiled the 2021 5 Series facelift just a couple of months ago. But it’s already set for Australian showrooms. The local arm has […]
2020 BMW M550i xDrive confirmed for Australia, new M Performance variant
BMW Australia will soon expand the 5 Series range with the introduction of its first M550i xDrive. It’ll come in as the only all-wheel drive 5 Series, aside from the M5 from BMW M division. The M550i is the work of BMW’s in-house M Performance department (not to be confused […]
BMW Abu Dhabi shows off AC Schnitzer M550i upgrades
Before the new M5 came along BMW offered the M550i xDrive, available in overseas markets. It’s an intermediate performance sedan that almost offers the same acceleration as the new M5. Renowned BMW tuner AC Schnitzer has come up with a package that helps give the model are more sporting look. […]
2017 BMW M550i revealed; quicker, more efficient than M5
Following the debut of the new quad-turbo M550d yesterday, BMW has now unveiled the new M550i xDrive performance 5 Series, sitting as a stepping stone just beneath the M5. First thing’s first, the engine. It’s a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing an impressive 340kW and 650Nm, sent through an eight-speed automatic […]
2017 BMW G30 5 Series revealed; 100kg lighter, M550i flagship
After a number of teasers and leaked images, BMW has now officially unveiled the 2017 ‘G30’ 5 Series luxury sedan. It packs impressive new technologies and sports a neat design makeover inside and out. We’ll start with the most interesting details. So, a new M550i xDrive variant is joining the […]