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The instant you step on the throttle, the 4.8-liter, 360-hp V-8 engine with Valvetronic makes this illusion a thrilling reality. The 550i delivers unsurpassed performance and agility, all while catering to each occupant with luxurious comforts. Equipped with innovations like a Start/Stop button, enhanced DSC featuring Brake Drying, Hill Start Assist, and Soft Stop, and a richly detailed cabin, the 550i is everything a demanding driver could want, and more.
MSRP $60,000
Destination & Handling $695
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| Valvetronic |
Replaces the function of the throttle butterfly
with continuously variable valve lift control,
to enable the engine to breathe more easily,
especially under part-load conditions and when
idling.
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| iDrive |
Allows access to a variety of functions displayed
on a color monitor. The turn/press button enables
access to the menu system. (Navigation System
coming Spring 2004.)
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Head-up Display
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Provides access to information by projecting
a 6’’x 3’’ field in the
windshield. (Stand alone option. Must be ordered
with BMW on-board navigation system. Coming Spring
2004.)
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Active Cruise Control
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Delivers a precise, athletic feel that’s
responsive to your personal driving style. The
sixth gear drops revs at highway speeds for smooth
cruising.
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Frontal-Offset Crash Test
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 5 Series its prestigious “Best Pick” rating for the 5’s impressive performance in the frontal-offset crash test.
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| Active Roll Stabilization |
An “active” suspension control system
designed to reduce body-roll, or lean, while cornering.
This improves the vehicle’s suspension geometry
(the degree of wheel angle relative to vertical).
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