BMW Unleashes A Pure Six Cylinder Special Just For Canada, But You Better Hurry Up

BMW has launched a new version of the 5-Series, but before you get too excited, it’s not a high-performance M model. Instead, it’s a special version of the 540i xDrive known as the Legacy Edition that will be available exclusively to the Canadian market. Production of it will be limited to just 151 examples, so interested shoppers had better head to a BMW dealer pronto, or else they may miss out.

The most appealing part of the 540i xDrive Legacy Edition is its engine. It’s the first version of the current 5-Series to be sold in Canada with six cylinders and without a plug-in hybrid system.

Power is provided by BMW’s 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, punching out 375 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque that’s assisted by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Working alongside an eight-speed automatic ‘box, the sporty sedan can hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds. Before the arrival of this model, the 550 eDrive PHEV was the only other six-cylinder model on sale.

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Buyers who want their Legacy Edition to stand out from the rest in case the (admittedly rare) chance they meet another at the golf club or local mall can order an Individual Manufaktur color at no additional cost.

The car pictured here is painted in Maldives Black II Metallic, a throwback color that, as you can see from the photos, takes inspiration from the E34. That generation of the 5-Series was the first to wear the 540i badge, and it was something special. Not only was it the first regular 5-Series to offer a V8 engine, but it could also be paired with a manual six-speed gearbox.

As for the new G60, if teal isn’t your thing, there are other options, including Oxford Green Metallic, Black Blue non-metallic, Cinabar Red, Grigio Telesto Pearl Effect Metallic, Frozen Black, and Sepang Bronze Metallic.

All cars come standard with 21-inch Individual wheels and the M Sport Pro Package. Customers can also choose between red and blue M Sport brake calipers. Other standard features include an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system and ventilated front seats.

BMW hasn’t announced prices for the limited-edition model yet, but there’s a good chance it’ll start at over CA$100,000 (~$72,600). The order books have already opened, and deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year.