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M5 official specs
Originally Posted by AutoWeek
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Power Wars: BMW reaches new heights with next-generation M5
By GREG KABLE
When we gave you details on BMW’s new M5 due here next summer (Cover, April 26), we had to read between the lines to get the full picture. Now BMW has released the first official photos and more details.
At the new M5’s heart is a purpose-built 5.0-liter V10 delivering 507 hp. With individual throttle butterflies, BMW’s bi-Vanos variable valve timing, dual-flow stainless steel exhaust system and a stratospheric 8250-rpm redline, the BMW delivers its 507 hp at 7750 rpm and 383 lb-ft 6100 rpm. This is up 107 hp and 15 lb-ft on the outgoing model’s 4.9-liter V8 engine, making the new M5 is the most powerful road-going BMW ever.
The engine is mated to a third-generation version of BMW’s sequential manual gearbox (SMG), now boasting seven forward ratios and new electronics to speed shift times 20 percent. With 11 different shift programs, six in manual mode and five in automatic, the driver can tailor the gearbox’s action to suit the conditions. There’s even a launch control function.
Another new feature is the M5’s power button. At start up, the driver is given access to 400 hp in a default program, dubbed P400. Depressing the button unleashes P500 and the engine’s full 507 hp wallop along with a more responsive throttle. In P500 BMW says the new car will hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and its 155 mph top speed in 14.9 sec. With its speed-limiting chip removed, BMW says its new sedan will reach 205 mph, although company policy prohibits official modification, even at the dealer level.
Underpinning the new M5 is a modified version of the 5-series’ MacPherson strut (front) and multi-link (rear) suspension. While the geometry and pick-up points are the same, the ride height has been reduced and more negative camber added to handle cornering forces BMW claims can top 1.3 g.
The new car also adopts electronic damping control (EDC), providing the driver with three stiffness levels: comfort, normal and sport. The EDC is linked to the M5’s power steering system, which provides the driver two assistance levels.
There’s also two-stage dynamic stability control (DSC); the first stage with grip levels corresponding to a standard 5-series, the second stage, dubbed M Dynamic, allowing what BMW describes as “greater levels of slip.” Helping to rein the new M5 in are impressive looking 14.75-inch (front) and 14.5-inch (rear) ventilated and cross-drilled steel discs with twin-piston aluminum calipers. BMW says 62 to 0 mph takes less than 118 ft and 124 to 0 mph less than 460 ft.
BMW claims the new M5 can lap the Nürburgring, where much of its development was done, in 8 minutes, 25 seconds less than the outgoing M5.
Power Wars: BMW reaches new heights with next-generation M5
By GREG KABLE
When we gave you details on BMW’s new M5 due here next summer (Cover, April 26), we had to read between the lines to get the full picture. Now BMW has released the first official photos and more details.
At the new M5’s heart is a purpose-built 5.0-liter V10 delivering 507 hp. With individual throttle butterflies, BMW’s bi-Vanos variable valve timing, dual-flow stainless steel exhaust system and a stratospheric 8250-rpm redline, the BMW delivers its 507 hp at 7750 rpm and 383 lb-ft 6100 rpm. This is up 107 hp and 15 lb-ft on the outgoing model’s 4.9-liter V8 engine, making the new M5 is the most powerful road-going BMW ever.
The engine is mated to a third-generation version of BMW’s sequential manual gearbox (SMG), now boasting seven forward ratios and new electronics to speed shift times 20 percent. With 11 different shift programs, six in manual mode and five in automatic, the driver can tailor the gearbox’s action to suit the conditions. There’s even a launch control function.
Another new feature is the M5’s power button. At start up, the driver is given access to 400 hp in a default program, dubbed P400. Depressing the button unleashes P500 and the engine’s full 507 hp wallop along with a more responsive throttle. In P500 BMW says the new car will hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and its 155 mph top speed in 14.9 sec. With its speed-limiting chip removed, BMW says its new sedan will reach 205 mph, although company policy prohibits official modification, even at the dealer level.
Underpinning the new M5 is a modified version of the 5-series’ MacPherson strut (front) and multi-link (rear) suspension. While the geometry and pick-up points are the same, the ride height has been reduced and more negative camber added to handle cornering forces BMW claims can top 1.3 g.
The new car also adopts electronic damping control (EDC), providing the driver with three stiffness levels: comfort, normal and sport. The EDC is linked to the M5’s power steering system, which provides the driver two assistance levels.
There’s also two-stage dynamic stability control (DSC); the first stage with grip levels corresponding to a standard 5-series, the second stage, dubbed M Dynamic, allowing what BMW describes as “greater levels of slip.” Helping to rein the new M5 in are impressive looking 14.75-inch (front) and 14.5-inch (rear) ventilated and cross-drilled steel discs with twin-piston aluminum calipers. BMW says 62 to 0 mph takes less than 118 ft and 124 to 0 mph less than 460 ft.
BMW claims the new M5 can lap the Nürburgring, where much of its development was done, in 8 minutes, 25 seconds less than the outgoing M5.
I'm very curious to know what kind of tires it will have. 1.3g on street tires is fuggin incredible! Also the power button... ZR1 had something like that, it was a valet lock out via a key I believe.
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The only strong point of the car, IMHO, is the V10 engine. SMG with 7 speeds is a nice touch, but I can forego all the extra programs because they just make it a lot more confusing. Adjustable adaptive steering, P400/P500.....too many extras to detract from the driving experience and this seems to be a trend in all their vehicles. It will be nice to devote the extra touches to bring back the quality interior materials used in the old 5.
As far as the 1.3g claim, I don't believe it's the same number that car magazines measure ("skidpad").
As far as the 1.3g claim, I don't believe it's the same number that car magazines measure ("skidpad").
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I don't see where your logic is coming from. How can SMG be more confusing than a manual? It'll shift alot more consistent and will be faster than most people can do so w/ a manual. How can P400/P500 detract you from the driving experience? You set it once and basically leave it alone after that. It's not like you're changing it after every gear. About interior quality, we have no idea how good/bad the interior is until the car is release, so there's no point in bashing about it now.
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Originally Posted by ultramantaro
The only strong point of the car, IMHO, is the V10 engine. SMG with 7 speeds is a nice touch, but I can forego all the extra programs because they just make it a lot more confusing. Adjustable adaptive steering, P400/P500.....too many extras to detract from the driving experience and this seems to be a trend in all their vehicles. It will be nice to devote the extra touches to bring back the quality interior materials used in the old 5.
As far as the 1.3g claim, I don't believe it's the same number that car magazines measure ("skidpad").
As far as the 1.3g claim, I don't believe it's the same number that car magazines measure ("skidpad").
I'm pretty sure it's a skidpad number.
As for the interior comment. what are you comparing the ///M5 interior to? The lower models such as the 525i get different (lower) quality interior pieces than the top models.
So unless you've looked at the production ///M5 interior I would guess you're basing your opinion on the lower model 5series.
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Originally Posted by zishan
Didn't the outgoing m5 hit 60 in 4.8? Is this one a lot heavier? or is bmw just underrating?
4.9 but BMW said the 300lbs lighter M Coupe with S54 engine only hit 0-60 in 5.1 second. They rated my S52 M Coupe at 5.2 seconds to 60.
But the M3 with 300lb more than the S54 M Coupe hits 60 in 4.9seconds.
It's all politics. But 0-60 doesn't tell the real story. The real story is that it will hit 155mph in 14.9seconds. It takes real power to do that.
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Being a Toyota/Lexus fan, I hate BMW, but that doesn't stop me from respecting their work. Dear God, what a MACHINE. Talk about a supercar. It's perfect. A sedan that's a true sports car. I'm just speechless...This is...Wow. I wish I was rich. 