BMW M5 Edition 35 Years
Explore BMW M5 Edition 35 Years: rarity, history, specifications, FAQs and credited photos.
The BMW M5 Edition 35 Years commemorated the sedan’s thirty-fifth anniversary with a 350-car worldwide programme. Available globally from July 2019 and described in the US as a 2020 model, it placed a distinctive Individual design treatment on the F90 M5 Competition foundation.
Record: BMW-108 · 35th anniversary edition · Germany · 2019.
Specifications and rarity
| Item | Documented reference and scope |
|---|---|
| Count and scope | 350 worldwide |
| Year scope | 2019 global availability; US model year 2020 |
| Base | F90 M5 Competition |
| Engine | 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 |
| Output | 460 kW / 625 metric hp global reference |
| Drive | M xDrive; eight-speed M Steptronic |
Origins and history
The model captures a different technical era from the F10 30 Jahre M5. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed transmission belong to the F90 architecture. The shared anniversary theme is a reason to compare the two cars, not to merge their production counts or configurations.
Design and engineering
BMW’s global reference gives 460 kW and 625 metric horsepower for the twin-turbo V8. The edition uses the M5 Competition as its mechanical starting point. M xDrive and M Steptronic therefore belong to the underlying performance package, while the edition’s distinctive materials create its commemorative identity.
The cabin’s gold-coloured aluminium carbon-structure trim is a particularly useful visual clue. That finish should not be described as solid gold. The anniversary inscription and 1/350 designation connect the special configuration to the production scope, while the exterior finish and dedicated wheels complete the design.
Why this BMW matters
The edition shows how a long-running performance idea can evolve without losing its familiar form. A practical sedan remains at the centre, but its traction and transmission solutions differ sharply from earlier M5s. A profile can explain that progression without making an unsupported claim that one generation is definitively more collectible.
Rarity here comes from the factory edition. A normal M5 Competition with similar paint is not automatically a 35 Years car. The 350 worldwide figure also includes regional allocations; the US quota should not be added to it. Edition membership, market and present condition each answer a different question about an individual example.
Identity and original specification
Use BMW build documentation and original sales records to confirm the anniversary configuration. Verify the trim, wheels and original finish against that information. Record repair or replacement parts rather than treating the limited-edition badge as a guarantee of unaltered condition.
Retain both date scopes: 2019 global launch and 2020 US model year. The profile uses the global production reference and metric output, keeping American wording separate where applicable. Factory images identify the actual anniversary edition, and source links remain visible with each photograph.
Frequently asked questions
How rare is the M5 Edition 35 Years?
BMW specified 350 worldwide, including all regional allocations.
What makes this version different?
It adds a dedicated Individual design and material treatment to the F90 M5 Competition foundation.
Which year belongs in the vehicle record?
2019 global availability, with 2020 as the US model year.
Is it the same as other similarly named BMWs?
No. F10 30 Jahre M5 and F90 Edition 35 Years are separate anniversary programmes.
How should an example be authenticated?
Confirm the factory anniversary build and match its original trim, wheels and finish.
What do the photographs show?
The photos show factory Edition 35 Years examples and retain their May 2019 archive context.
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Sources and photo credits
Photo: BMW AG / BMW Group PressClub · Press/editorial use only. BMW-supplied press photograph under BMW PressClub terms. Original supplied photograph retained without local cropping or content alteration.
Photo: BMW AG / BMW Group PressClub · Press/editorial use only. BMW-supplied press photograph under BMW PressClub terms. Original supplied photograph retained without local cropping or content alteration.
Why this machine matters
Retain both date scopes: 2019 global launch and 2020 US model year. The profile uses the global production reference and metric output, keeping American wording separate where applicable. Factory images identify the actual anniversary edition, and source links remain visible with each photograph.
Built in limited numbers
350 worldwide
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- BMW M5 Edition 35 Years
- Base model
- M5
- Worldwide production
- 350
Powertrain & performance
- Engine
- 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8
