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Juliet drives the M5 Competition
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Joe Achilles review of the 2020 M5 Competition
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BMW SA pulls standard M5 as ‘demand shifts’ to full-fat M5 Competition
BMW Group South Africa has confirmed it has pulled the standard M5 sedan from its line-up, explaining that demand has shifted towards the full-fat M5 Competition variant.
Since the latter part of 2018, the F90-generation M5 range in South Africa included both the standard variant and the Competition-badged flagship. But BMW SA says local buyers have favoured the more powerful variant.
“Following the M5 Competition’s introduction here late in 2018, customer interest and demand increasingly shifted away from the ‘standard’ M5 to a point where the demand for the M5 Competition far outstripped [that for] the standard version,” a spokesperson for BMW Group SA told CARmag.co.za.
“Based on this (and a few additional factors) the decision was made to offer only the M5 Competition in our market,” the company added.
Before its removal from the local range, the M5 had been priced from R1 762 807, almost R300 000 less expensive than the M5 Competition.
www.carmag.co.za
BMW Group South Africa has confirmed it has pulled the standard M5 sedan from its line-up, explaining that demand has shifted towards the full-fat M5 Competition variant.
Since the latter part of 2018, the F90-generation M5 range in South Africa included both the standard variant and the Competition-badged flagship. But BMW SA says local buyers have favoured the more powerful variant.
“Following the M5 Competition’s introduction here late in 2018, customer interest and demand increasingly shifted away from the ‘standard’ M5 to a point where the demand for the M5 Competition far outstripped [that for] the standard version,” a spokesperson for BMW Group SA told CARmag.co.za.
“Based on this (and a few additional factors) the decision was made to offer only the M5 Competition in our market,” the company added.
Before its removal from the local range, the M5 had been priced from R1 762 807, almost R300 000 less expensive than the M5 Competition.
BMW SA pulls standard M5 as ‘demand shifts’ to full-fat M5 Competition - CAR Magazine
BMW Group South Africa has confirmed it has pulled the standard M5 sedan from its line-up, explaining that demand has shifted towards the full-fat M5 […]
www.carmag.co.za
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BMW M8 Competition vs M5 Competition drag race - Carwow
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Audi RS6 Avant v BMW M5 Competition v Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate v Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo drag race - Carwow
BMW FTW/
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Definitely. M5 Comp won everything!
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G-Power Hurricane RS BMW M5 Pumps Out 808 HP (603 KW)
They have already shown us their M5 is capable of 588 kW but now the Hurrican RS offering will take that up to 808 horses (603 kW) and 1,000 Nm of torque.
This is not simply an ECU tune though as you will need a new set of turbochargers, new downpipes, a new titanium or stainless steel exhaust system and if you want to, a new set of 21″ Hurricane RR wheels.
www.zero2turbo.com
They have already shown us their M5 is capable of 588 kW but now the Hurrican RS offering will take that up to 808 horses (603 kW) and 1,000 Nm of torque.
This is not simply an ECU tune though as you will need a new set of turbochargers, new downpipes, a new titanium or stainless steel exhaust system and if you want to, a new set of 21″ Hurricane RR wheels.
G-Power Hurricane RS BMW M5 Pumps Out 808 HP (603 kW)
Unfortunately, for now, we don’t have any performance figures to share with you but you can bet they will be very impressive.
www.zero2turbo.com
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Spy Shots: 2021 BMW M5 CS
BMW is readying a hardcore version of its M5 supersedan which will be badged as M5 CS. Here's what we know.
These photos are proof that German carmaker BMW is working on an even hotter and more hardcore version of the M5. Dubbed the BMW M5 CS, this will undoubtedly be the ultimate iteration of the M5, surpassing the outputs and performance of the M5 Competition. This news comes at an interesting time as towards the end of April 2020, the all-new Mercedes-AMG E63 S was spotted at the Nurburgring. Keen to not have Affalterbach's latest trample all over the BMW M5 Competition, BMW's M division is planning this hardcore M5 CS model.
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BMW is readying a hardcore version of its M5 supersedan which will be badged as M5 CS. Here's what we know.
These photos are proof that German carmaker BMW is working on an even hotter and more hardcore version of the M5. Dubbed the BMW M5 CS, this will undoubtedly be the ultimate iteration of the M5, surpassing the outputs and performance of the M5 Competition. This news comes at an interesting time as towards the end of April 2020, the all-new Mercedes-AMG E63 S was spotted at the Nurburgring. Keen to not have Affalterbach's latest trample all over the BMW M5 Competition, BMW's M division is planning this hardcore M5 CS model.
Spy Shots: 2021 BMW M5 CS
BMW is readying a hardcore version of its M5 supersedan which will be badged as M5 CS. Here's what we know. Picture credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien. We have paid for these photos and at the photographer's request, have watermarked them. These photos are proof that German carmaker BMW is working on...
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2024 BMW M5 To Go Electric?
With emissions and efficiency regulations growing ever stricter, many worry about the future of high-performance petrol vehicles. The good news is many will adopt green tech and still deliver credible performance. Rumours suggest the next-generation BMW M5 will feature plug-in hybrid tech mated to a V8 petrol engine. Wait, it gets better as there are rumours of an all-electric BMW M5 in 2024 with 750 kW!
First and foremost, this electric BMW M5 is not going to be part of the recently-unveiled facelifted 5-Series range, but rather form part of the next-generation which is expected around 2023.
Car Magazine UK has shared some details of the 7th generation BMW M5 and we're excited. It appears there will be 2 versions, with the first adopting a plug-in hybrid strategy with a turbocharged petrol V8 motor and electric motors giving it an output of around 560 kW / 1000 Nm to all 4 wheels. This powertrain option is rumoured to be headed for the yet-to-be-revealed BMW X8.
www.cars.co.za
With emissions and efficiency regulations growing ever stricter, many worry about the future of high-performance petrol vehicles. The good news is many will adopt green tech and still deliver credible performance. Rumours suggest the next-generation BMW M5 will feature plug-in hybrid tech mated to a V8 petrol engine. Wait, it gets better as there are rumours of an all-electric BMW M5 in 2024 with 750 kW!
First and foremost, this electric BMW M5 is not going to be part of the recently-unveiled facelifted 5-Series range, but rather form part of the next-generation which is expected around 2023.
Car Magazine UK has shared some details of the 7th generation BMW M5 and we're excited. It appears there will be 2 versions, with the first adopting a plug-in hybrid strategy with a turbocharged petrol V8 motor and electric motors giving it an output of around 560 kW / 1000 Nm to all 4 wheels. This powertrain option is rumoured to be headed for the yet-to-be-revealed BMW X8.
2024 BMW M5 To Go Electric?
With emissions and efficiency regulations growing ever stricter, many worry about the future of high-performance petrol vehicles. The good news is many will adopt green tech and still deliver credible performance. Rumours suggest the next-generation BMW M5 will feature plug-in hybrid tech mated...
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Oi! Leave me out of this...
That looks decent... better than that 4 series shyte.
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BMW M5 Competition
The arrival of the new BMW M5 and BMW M5 Competition sees the high-performance sedans from BMW M GmbH returning to the stage in even sharper form. With its stylistic fine-tuning, an operating concept honed to good effect and a central display enlarged to 12.3 inches, the new BMW M5 is a more compelling proposition than ever. Featuring new shock absorbers from the BMW M8 Gran Coupé and a retuned chassis, the immensely powerful and dynamic BMW M5 Competition offers even better driveability and handling at the limit, combined with superior comfort levels. As a result, the BMW M5 and BMW M5 Competition blend a business sedan's unruffled everyday usability with unbeatable highperformance sports car dynamics to alluring effect.
Like the other models in the BMW 5 Series line-up, the new BMW M5 and BMW M5 Competition both sport an updated, new-look BMW kidney grille. The LED headlights and LED rear lights also have a sharper appearance, while the front apron - with its large air intakes - and the rear apron have been sculpted to even more dramatic effect. Inside the cabin, the larger central touchscreen display immediately catches the eye. The straightforward method of individually configuring and selecting various driving modes via two buttons in the centre console has been adopted from the BMW M8.
In the BMW M5, the 4.4-litre V8 engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology generates 441 kW/600 hp, while in the BMW M5 Competition the high-revving unit produces 460 kW/625 hp. Credit for negotiating the dynamic tightrope between full everyday usability on the one hand and driving pleasure and exceptional track performance on the other goes to the M xDrive system and its centralised intelligent control approach for the Active M Differential. As an alternative to variable all-wheel-drive mode (4WD) with its rear-biased baseline setup, handling characteristics can be altered by varying degrees up to 2WD mode. This pure rear-wheel drive setting without DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) treats accomplished drivers to completely unadulterated driving pleasure.
The arrival of the new BMW M5 and BMW M5 Competition sees the high-performance sedans from BMW M GmbH returning to the stage in even sharper form. With its stylistic fine-tuning, an operating concept honed to good effect and a central display enlarged to 12.3 inches, the new BMW M5 is a more compelling proposition than ever. Featuring new shock absorbers from the BMW M8 Gran Coupé and a retuned chassis, the immensely powerful and dynamic BMW M5 Competition offers even better driveability and handling at the limit, combined with superior comfort levels. As a result, the BMW M5 and BMW M5 Competition blend a business sedan's unruffled everyday usability with unbeatable highperformance sports car dynamics to alluring effect.
Like the other models in the BMW 5 Series line-up, the new BMW M5 and BMW M5 Competition both sport an updated, new-look BMW kidney grille. The LED headlights and LED rear lights also have a sharper appearance, while the front apron - with its large air intakes - and the rear apron have been sculpted to even more dramatic effect. Inside the cabin, the larger central touchscreen display immediately catches the eye. The straightforward method of individually configuring and selecting various driving modes via two buttons in the centre console has been adopted from the BMW M8.
In the BMW M5, the 4.4-litre V8 engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology generates 441 kW/600 hp, while in the BMW M5 Competition the high-revving unit produces 460 kW/625 hp. Credit for negotiating the dynamic tightrope between full everyday usability on the one hand and driving pleasure and exceptional track performance on the other goes to the M xDrive system and its centralised intelligent control approach for the Active M Differential. As an alternative to variable all-wheel-drive mode (4WD) with its rear-biased baseline setup, handling characteristics can be altered by varying degrees up to 2WD mode. This pure rear-wheel drive setting without DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) treats accomplished drivers to completely unadulterated driving pleasure.
BMW M5 Competition (2021)
In the BMW M5, the 4.4-litre V8 engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology generates 441 kW (600 hp), while in the BMW M5 Competition the high-revving unit produces 460 kW...
www.netcarshow.com
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Refreshed BMW M5 Competition breaks cover with M8-inspired tweaks!
The facelifted BMW M5 Competition has been revealed, with the super-saloon gaining bits and pieces from its M8 siblings.
Slotting in at the summit of the refreshed 5 Series range (above the M550i xDrive confirmed for South Africa), the updated M5 Competition again employs a twin-turbo 4,4‑litre V8 engine, sending an unchanged 460 kW and 750 N.m to all four corners via an eight‑speed automatic transmission.
As you’d expect, it’s just as quick as before, hitting 100 km/h from standstill in a claimed 3,3 seconds and reaching the 200 km/h mark in a claimed 10,8 seconds. Thanks to the fitment of the M Driver’s Package, top speed is still a heady 305 km/h.
So, what’s new? Well, the facelifted M5 Competition gains new shock absorbers from the M8 Gran Coupé as well as a “retuned chassis”, resulting in what the Munich-based firm describes as “even better driveability and handling at the limit, combined with superior comfort levels”.
The M5 Competition now sits seven mm lower than the standard M5 (the latter is not expected to be offered locally) and includes what BMW calls “other well-conceived tweaks to the suspension and springs”.
www.carmag.co.za
The facelifted BMW M5 Competition has been revealed, with the super-saloon gaining bits and pieces from its M8 siblings.
Slotting in at the summit of the refreshed 5 Series range (above the M550i xDrive confirmed for South Africa), the updated M5 Competition again employs a twin-turbo 4,4‑litre V8 engine, sending an unchanged 460 kW and 750 N.m to all four corners via an eight‑speed automatic transmission.
As you’d expect, it’s just as quick as before, hitting 100 km/h from standstill in a claimed 3,3 seconds and reaching the 200 km/h mark in a claimed 10,8 seconds. Thanks to the fitment of the M Driver’s Package, top speed is still a heady 305 km/h.
So, what’s new? Well, the facelifted M5 Competition gains new shock absorbers from the M8 Gran Coupé as well as a “retuned chassis”, resulting in what the Munich-based firm describes as “even better driveability and handling at the limit, combined with superior comfort levels”.
The M5 Competition now sits seven mm lower than the standard M5 (the latter is not expected to be offered locally) and includes what BMW calls “other well-conceived tweaks to the suspension and springs”.
Refreshed BMW M5 Competition breaks cover with M8-inspired tweaks!
The facelifted BMW M5 Competition has been revealed, gaining bits and pieces from its M8 siblings. Slotting in at the top of the refreshed 5 Series range, the updated M5 Competition again employs a twin-turbo 4,4‑litre V8 engine sending 460 kW and 750 N.m to all four corners via an eight‑speed...
www.carmag.co.za
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Promo vid of the updated M5:
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Sweet!
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Infinitas Hurricane 2 BMW M5 Aiming For 400 Km/H
Back in March Infinitas shared their 808 hp (603 kW) Hurricane RS BMW M5 which would likely be the fastest F90 M5 out there but they will be introducing Hurricane 2 in the future with the hope of hitting 400 km/h.
In 2010 they set a world record for the fastest sedan with their 800 hp MUR Hurricane RR so if they achieve their target with the Hurricane 2, you can bet this will grab another world record.
www.zero2turbo.com
Back in March Infinitas shared their 808 hp (603 kW) Hurricane RS BMW M5 which would likely be the fastest F90 M5 out there but they will be introducing Hurricane 2 in the future with the hope of hitting 400 km/h.
In 2010 they set a world record for the fastest sedan with their 800 hp MUR Hurricane RR so if they achieve their target with the Hurricane 2, you can bet this will grab another world record.
Infinitas Hurricane 2 BMW M5 Aiming for 400 km/h
The only technical information they are willing to part with is that the top speed is over 372 km/h and that power output will be over 1,000 hp.
www.zero2turbo.com
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BMW M5 Competition Touring Render Teases The Wagon Lovers
Since the 5 Series Touring does exist, the rendering artists do not need to work too hard to tease us but the realistic result will get the Wagon lovers wanting more!
As a reminder, the fresh BMW M5 has been given some cosmetic updates as well as some new technology but power has remained the same.
www.zero2turbo.com
Since the 5 Series Touring does exist, the rendering artists do not need to work too hard to tease us but the realistic result will get the Wagon lovers wanting more!
As a reminder, the fresh BMW M5 has been given some cosmetic updates as well as some new technology but power has remained the same.
BMW M5 Competition Touring Render Teases The Wagon Lovers
As a reminder, the fresh BMW M5 has been given some cosmetic updates as well as some new technology but power has remained the same.
www.zero2turbo.com