1986 BMW M5 E28: The original super 4-door - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

I haven't driven my M5 for years, so I got it road-ready and took it for a drive. It still feels nuts today - what the hell was it like in 1986?

[johnbumstacker]

I revisit this every now and then. It's bitter sweet for me, the end always gets me. I owned quite a few e28's (when they were peanuts) including a very rare Hartge 3.4, based on the 528i which my mother-in-law scrapped (won't go there). It preceded both the original M535i and M5 and had an LSD. I never owned the M5. Glorious. I'm slightly younger than Chris, but I can still remember how unbelievable the original M5 was. A trailblazer. A whole new sector. A saloon car like this was unheard of, and before the skirts and chins appeared they were the original sleeper. The calculated, sinister hooligan. I can't begin to explain what an impact this four door super taxi made on me. Don't sell it mate, she's a well used beauty. Fantastic.

[Munkenba]

Along with Citroen 2cv and Ferrari FF, I'd say the episodes where he talks about his own cars are the best, they just offer a really personal look into his love for cars, and there's just extra care put into the filming. Brilliant.

[ShiftedPerspective]

This car is better than 90% of the cars made today

[skullofserpent]

When after video ends and screen goes black and you see your reflection in it smiling like a child

[toufichaddad]

My dad had one in the 87-88 when I was 6 or7. I used to go sit in front of it for hours and hours just watching the beauty of it. It caught my imagination as well and I LOVED the design, the curves, the wheels the color. That car was my first love. Just gorgeous...
 

[Wolfwl]

4:43 There goes the wheel centre cap hahah

[TheHarrismonkey]

News just in: a mate went looking for the wheel centre and found it!!

[enigmaPL]

Exactly the passion that is needed on Top Gear UK.

[adamw]

Superbly built and engineered BMW. This was an era when BMW and Merc were head and shoulders above anything else.

[ReubenAsh]

This is truly masterpiece. No need sensors no computers, just enjoy cruise. This whole era was the best in design and engineering. These models gave the glory of Bmw. Wish I could afford this piece of history. The ultimate driving machine.

[Shehzaadable]

Dear lovely BMW E28, first time I saw you in 1990, you remained in my heart forever. Love you. Love can touch just one time and last for a lifetime.

[irinaristulescu]

Chris, I keep coming back to this video. Its intoxicating. A real hero machine which I hope you never sell, I'm not sure i'll ever be at the right time or mindset to buy one but one of my all time favourites, if I ever did buy one I'm pretty sure it would be a keeper.

[ArnaudShanghai]

This is the original Chris Harris, we miss him...

[bigboiajayiMD]

My dad became a cool person in my eyes when he took me for a ride in this same M5. I was 12 like you Chris. I still love my dad since that day 30 years ago.

[rileyflinn]

This is the exact car that caught my attention. My family owned a 1987 BMW 535i. When i turned 16 my dad tossed me the keys on my birthday and told me it was mine. I loved that car till it was put to pasture at 360k miles. Amazing car and the sound it makes when the engine get wound up is amazing. I replaced it with my 318ti and am still in love (80s chassis~, 90s body). Great video!

[teamtoyota]

My all time favorite car. My uncle had this M5 20 years ago when I was still a young chap. He would every now and then drop me at school. The memories are priceless

[tundetwasvordemk]

this vid is a wonderful piece of art. thank you

[anonnboy]

Me either. My dad bought the e32 750iL with the new V12 back in 1992. Babied it for years until i turned 17 and then i totaled it going 80 around a corner on mountain roads. That moment i stepped into that drivers seat it changed my outlook on BMW's forever. I used to think BMW was just an old man car like Porsche or Bentley or Benz.
Patiently waiting until i can own my dream car, either an e46 M3 or an e30 M3.

[johnburns]

I had a black E28 M535i with a dog-leg box, why on earth did I sell it?!

[rare]

The 80's was BMW's greatest era. I don't think they will ever get back to matching it. A few cars along the way have been special, like the E46 M3 and the E39 M5. But as an era overall...the 80's were perfection!!