The 5 Best BMWs in Film

Car: 2010 BMW M5

Driver: Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto

This V-10 M5 sounds incredible in the film when they are being chased by the Flip Car, an open wheel style race car with a ramp on the front of it, sending cars flying through the air. Surprisingly, no M5s were actually used in filming. Instead, over a dozen E60s were given a cosmetic makeover to make them look just like the M5s.

Car: 2000 BMW Z8

Driver: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond

Back during the release of this film, there was a ton of hype around BMWs new two-seater Z8, and it was a perfect fit for James Bond. During the film, this Z8 was cut in half by a helicopter equipped with a giant saw.

Car: 1991 BMW M5

Driver: Natascha McElhone as Deidre

Another M5 makes the list, this one almost 20 years older than the one in Fast and Furious 6. This action packed film takes place in Paris and includes some of the most exciting and realistic car chase scenes in film. Again, an actual M5 was not used during filming, but rather a transformed 535i.

Car: 2002 BMW E85 Z4

Driver: Clive Owen as The Driver

You cant make a list of BMWs in film without including one of films made by BMW. The Hire is a series of eight short films averaging about 10 minutes each which follows a man who goes from place to place in BMWs hired by various clients. This specific one Beat the Devil features a 2002 BMW E85 Z4 and a drag race on the Las Vegas Strip.

Car: 1994 BMW 3 Series

Driver: Charlie Sheen as Jack Hammond

This specific BMW isnt necessarily one of their sportiest or fastest models, but it is iconic all the same. In The Chase, this E36 serves a major role throughout the entire film, as it is the car that he drives for the entire story.