"Anyone can see the horizon. We wanted to see what lies beyond it." I lifted these words from BMW's glossy magazine-style brochure promoting their 2004 5-Series. After a few short minutes of seat time ...

Last year BMW introduced the 5 Series in South Africa - the first two models which went on sale was the 530i and the 530d, which is also a finalist in the Car of the Year. Now the muscular V8 545i and ...

Also soothing frayed nerves is the sweet sensation the 4.4-liter (268 cu-in) V8 induces while propelling the 545i with skin tightening thrust. This engine is undoubtedly one of the 545i's highlights.