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02 BMW M550i xDrive

IF THE MOVIE RONIN WAS BEING REMADE TODAY, THIS WOULD BE THE PERFECT GETAWAY CAR FOR THE STREETS OF PARIS

ENGINE 4395cc V8, DOHC, 32v, twin-turbo

POWER 390kW @5500-6000rpm

TORQUE 750Nm @ 1800-4600rpm

0-100KM/H 4.3sec (tested)

WEIGHT 1810kg • PRICE $152,900

LIKE: Q-car appeal; barrel-chested V8; interior finish; ride quality; value

Steering not up to the

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