2009 BMW M5

There are very few cars that genuinely deserve the word “special”.

The E61 M5 Touring is one of them.

For years, BMW enthusiasts had waited patiently for the return of the M5 estate. The E34 M5 Touring had become legendary amongst those who understood the appeal of combining true Motorsport performance with everyday usability, and when the E39 generation arrived without a Touring variant, many believed BMW had lost sight of what made the M5 so unique.

Thankfully, Munich corrected itself.

Introduced in 2007, the E61 M5 Touring represented everything that was great about BMW Motorsport during this era. Hand-built feel, naturally aspirated power, engineering ambition and just enough madness to show they meant business.

At its heart sits one of the most charismatic engines ever fitted to a road car. The remarkable 4999cc V10. Developed during BMW’s Formula One programme and producing 507 bhp, the S85 engine remains one of the defining Motorsport powerplants of the modern era. Individual throttle bodies, double VANOS variable valve timing and a stratospheric 8,250rpm redline gave the M5 Touring performance figures that embarrassed contemporary supercars, whilst still retaining the practicality expected of a large BMW estate.

It remains a deeply special experience today.

The delivery of the V10 is completely unlike anything modern turbocharged performance cars can replicate. Smooth, urgent and increasingly intoxicating as the revs climb, accompanied by one of the finest engine notes ever to leave BMW Motorsport.

As expected, the chassis received extensive revisions over the standard 5 Series Touring. Wider tracks, reinforced subframes, revised geometry, Motorsport dampers and springs, EDC adaptive suspension, larger anti-roll bars and substantial braking upgrades ensured the M5 Touring possessed genuine composure at speed without sacrificing long-distance refinement.

Mercifully, BMW resisted the temptation to compromise ride quality with run-flat tyres, something owners continue to appreciate today.

Only 222 right-hand-drive examples were produced, making the E61 M5 Touring one of the rarest modern M cars and undoubtedly one of the most usable.

The example offered here has covered 75,900 miles and has benefitted from long-term ownership, as well as being in our care for a number of years, facilitating the sale to its current owner in 2022.

As part of the sales preparation for the current owner, the M5 underwent our Hero Motor Company futureproofing programme, with any underside corrosion taken back to bare metal, chemically treated, before factory paint product and clear cavity wax protection are applied.

The car has been maintained regardless of cost and presents superbly in this deep Interlagos Blue.

Accompanying the car are all original books, spare keys, tools, service documentation, previous invoices, MOT certificates, original build information.

Prior to handover, the following works will be completed:

Full PDI inspection

New MOT

Replacement front tyres

New windscreen

Replacement sill trims

Replacement wheel badges

Roof speaker cover replacement

Driver’s seat bolster refurbishment

In addition, our workshop will inspect and revisit any areas of bodywork that require attention.

The sale is offered as part of a wider collection reduction ahead of retirement, creating a rare opportunity to acquire one of BMW Motorsport’s finest modern creations.

Our Thoughts:

Fast, understated, beautifully engineered and increasingly collectible, the E61 M5 Touring remains one of the last truly analogue Motorsport estates. A car that could only have existed during this very peculiar moment in BMW history.

BMW E61 M5 Touring

Date of Production: 30/01/2008

Date of Registration: 07/08/2009

August 2009

4 Previous owners

75,900 Miles

Full Service History

BMW Warranty

Interlagos Blue Exterior

Merino Black Leather

Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim

Panorama Glass Sunroof

Top Tint Screen

BMW Alarm

BMW Floor Mats

Drinks Holder

Electric Memory Seats

Heated Seats

Xenon Lights

Adaptive Headlights

Headlight Cleaning

Cruise Control

Automatic Air Conditioning

High Gloss Shadow Line

M Steering Wheel / Multi-Function

19” Motorsport Wheels

Soft Closure Doors

Automatic Tailgate

Auto-dip Interior and Exterior Mirrors

Roof Rails

Isofix System

Park Distance Control

Heads Up Display

Business Mobile Phone

Professional Navigation

DAB / 6 CD Changer / DVD

Individual Audio system

Apple Car Play Integration