2018 BMW M5

So the wife decided that she no longer wants a Panamera, but rather a M5. I'm not entirely upset.
 
BMW M5 Competition Pricing For South Africa

Early in May this year we saw the more powerful BMW M5 Competition revealed and the first question was when will it arrive in South Africa and how much will it set you back?

BMW South Africa are aiming to have the first units arrive in the third quarter of this year and you will need to fork out an additional R299,500 for the Competition Pack addition. Base price on the M5 sits at R1,762,806 so at a minimum you are in for R2,062,306 without your particular extra’s.

The Competition variants will come standard with the following;

- 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 packing 460 kW and 750 Nm of torque
- M sport exhaust system
- M carbon engine cover
- Y-spoke styling 789 M bi-colour 20″ wheels
- Active seat ventilation, front
- M seat belts
- BMW Individual high gloss shadow line with extended contents
- M driver’s package (increased top speed)

In this spec BMW are claiming that 0 to 100 km/h takes just 3.3 seconds and 0 to 200 km/h in 10.8 seconds. With the M Drivers Package fitted, it’ll run to an astonishing top speed of 305 km/h.

https://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/06/bmw-m5-competition-pricing-for-south-africa.html
 
BMW M5 (2018) Review

Pricing and Warranty

The BMW M5 is available in two flavours: normal M5 and M5 First Edition. BMW says the South Afican consignment of M5 First Editions is sold out, but we'd bet that if you looked hard enough, one would turn up. There's also a faster and more agile M5 Competition model that will land in SA before the end of the year. The vehicle comes with a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.

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Verdict

While some will lament the adoption of all-wheel-drive in the BMW M5, the harsh reality is that the car is better for it. Its (considerable) performance envelope is far more accessible, the car is more manageable on the limit and critically, is safer when conditions change (few were brave enough to punish the previous-generation rear-wheel-drive M5 in heavy rain, for example). The switch to all-wheel drive has also done the unthinkable: it's put Audi's RS division in a very awkward position. With all respect to M versions of BMW X models, the performance all-wheel-drive setup in the M5 is so multi-faceted it begs the question why generations of quattro-equipped RS Audis have felt less-than-engaging to drive? Of course, you can have a blast from the past and engage rear-wheel-drive for proper sideways tyre-shredding action, provided you can afford multiple sets of fresh rubber.

The battle between day-to-day comfort, technology and efficiency on the one hand, and living true to the ethos of the M5 on the other, will continue to rage on, but if this F90 is anything to go by, it appears that BMW will be able to satisfy both camps. It's exquisite to drive at full tilt when the road is clear, yet you'll be perfectly comfortable ensconced in leather when commuting to work on a cold Monday morning. Our only gripe? We just wish it could be a tad louder.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-m5-2018-review/45196/

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Manhart-tuned M5 hammers out 532kW and 870Nm

It is actually sex symbol singer Mae West who is credited with the definition of automotive performance so beloved of petrolheads everywhere: “If a little is great, and a lot is better, then way too much is just about right.”

And that certainly applies to the MH5 700, a menacingly modified BMW M5 Competition by Manhart, a Westphalian tuning haus that has specialised in BMWs for more than three decades and regards the M skunk works’ wildest creations as merely a good place to start.

And they started by hooking a piggyback MHtronik peripheral ECU onto the engine management system of the M5 Competition’s 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, and ditching the standard auspuff in favour of their own stainless-steel storm drain, finished with 102mm carbon-fibre tailpipes.

The result is a very even-tempered car - it hates everything else on road all the time, hisses and pops on the overrun, and delivers a reliable 532kW and 870Nm, 70kW and 120Nm more than the hottest M5 from Munich. Manhart doesn’t quote performance figures - other than casually mentioning on its website that the MH5 700 will go from 100-200km/h in less than six seconds - but the as-issued M5 is good for 0-100km in 3.3 seconds and 0-200 in 10.8, so you can expect this thing to spank most superbikes in a straight line.

She’s got the look

The MH5 700 runs 20mm lower than standard on special KW springs and 21 inch Manhart Concave One aluminium rims in satin black with gold accented edges, with a complete, very Darth Vaderish carbon-fibre aero kit that includes a new front spoiler with an optional RS splitter blade, a striking one-piece rear diffuser and an unexpectedly discreet boot-lid spoiler.

Be afraid, Brabus, be very afraid.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/manhart-tuned-m5-hammers-out-532kw-and-870nm-15833826

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Manhart MH5 700 - Does the BMW M5 Need More Power? -Shmee150

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Here’s how much the BMW M5 Competition costs in SA

The new BMW M5 Competition was unveiled in May 2018, and is due in South Africa rather soon. So, how much will it set you back?

Well, while the “standard” F90-generation M5 is priced at R1 762 807, the M5 Competition comes in at R2 062 307. Maths boffins will soon work out that this constitutes an extra R299 500.

So, what do you score for the extra cash? Well, ticking the “Competition” box gets you an additional 19 kW over the standard model, plus what the Munich-based brand describes as “bespoke chassis tuning”. The eight-speed M Steptronic transmission is carried over from the standard version.

So, in M5 Competition guise, the twin-turbo 4,4-litre V8 produces 460 kW at 6 000 r/min (seeing it surpass the 450 kW power figure achieved by Mercedes-AMG E63 S), while peak torque is unchanged at 750 N.m (although offered over a wider range than the standard M5, from 1 800 to 5 800 r/min).

The added oomph results in a claimed zero to 100 km/h time of 3,3 seconds (a one-tenth improvement over the standard M5) and a zero to 200 km/h sprint in a claimed 10,8 seconds (some three-tenths quicker). Interestingly, in South Africa the M Driver’s Package comes standard on the Competition model, raising the top speed from 250 km/h to 305 km/h.

The all-wheel-drive M5 Competition furthermore features a model-specific M Sport exhaust system (with tailpipe embellishers in black chrome) as standard, which BMW promises “generates a strikingly prominent soundtrack”.

Other additions include model-specific engine mounts, a further lowered ride height, firmer springs, 20-inch alloys (shod in 275/35 R20 front and 285/35 R20 rear rubber), M-striped seat belts, special floor mats and the high-gloss Shadow Line trim.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/heres-much-bmw-m5-competition-costs-sa/

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5 Supercars a BMW M5 Can Beat

We knew the new BMW M5 was going to be one fast car, but just how fast is it exactly? We look at how 21st-century technology allows a German four-door sedan to decimate out-and-out supercars from just a few years ago.

The 2018 BMW M5 F90 is a radical departure from what we've come to know and love about the M5. For the first time, all-wheel-drive has been introduced into the mix and, combined with a sophisticated launch control system, is capable of devastatingly quick acceleration times, both in-gear and off the line.

For the record, the 2018 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 motor, pushing out 441 kW and 750 Nm. Officially, BMW M says it'll accelerate to 100 kph in a claimed 3.4 seconds while 0-200 kph is dispatched in just 11.1 seconds. What's really scary is that this is fundamentally a luxury four-door sedan. It's also staggeringly easy to spring off the line too, with just a few buttons pressed to dial up its launch control system.

All you have to do is keep your right foot buried and the steering wheel straight - the car will take care of the rest. No longer do you need to delicately balance clutch or accelerator, and risk either getting bogged down or wheel spinning your power away. Launch control delivers perfect launches consistently and you should be able to pull off repeat performances every time. What's terrifying though is there's a BMW M5 Competition on its way, which is more powerful and more track-focused.

Acceleration

5 Supercars slower than the BMW M5 in a straight line

Many of these cars are still exceptionally desirable and many petrolheads would choose these over a BMW M5 based on looks and exclusivity alone. We're not knocking them in any way, but rather highlighting how the technology of launch control and all-wheel drive is capable of such incredible performance.

2008 Ferrari F430 Scuderia (0-100 kph in 3.6 seconds)

The hardcore and track-focused Ferrari F430 is one quick customer. Its screaming naturally-aspirated V8 revs past 8 500 rpm. It packed a 380 kW punch and Ferrari claimed it could lap its Fiorano test track in the same time as the Ferrari Enzo. Sadly, despite its potent engine and light weight of just 1 250 kg, it's no match for the new M5 in a straight line.

2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (0-100 kph in 3.9 seconds)

Arguably one of the most desirable Porsche 911 models ever, the 4.0 promises powerhouse performance from its flat-six motor. Bored and stroked out to 4.0 litres, the engine produces 368 kW, with a maximum rpm of 8 500. It is more of a track-orientated car, as opposed to a straight-line specialist and its Nurburgring time of 7:27, attests to this. Still, in a lights-to-lights dash, the M5 comes out on top.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera (0-100 kph in 3.8 seconds)

What world do we live in where a BMW sedan can see off a Lamborghini in a drag race? Despite its high-revving naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre V10 with 395 kW, all-wheel drive and low weight, 0-100 kph is breached in only 3.8 seconds, which not enough to hold a candle to the BMW M5.

2011 Lexus LFA (0-100 kph in 3.7 seconds)

One of the finest cars ever made, the Lexus LFA brought new levels of performance and technology to the market when it was launched back in 2011. With a lightweight 4.8-litre V10 motor pushing out 412 kW and 480 Nm, it was quick and could reach 100 kph in a claimed 3.7 seconds. It also had one of the most delicious sounding engine notes. You could actually buy 2 and a half M5s for the original list price of an LFA.

2007 McLaren-Mercedes SLR 722 (0-100 kph in 3.6 seconds)

The supercharged 5.4-litre V8 engine packs a 478 kW and 820 Nm punch and despite these big numbers, it can only manage a 0-100 kph time of 3.6 seconds, probably due to a lack of traction as it is rear-wheel drive only.

Track Performance

5 Supercars slower than the BMW M5 on the Nurburgring

7:38:92 BMW M5

7:39 Ferrari 430 Scuderia

7:40 Bugatti Veyron 16.4

7:42 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640-4 SuperVeloce

7:42 Porsche 911 GT3 (997)

7:44.42 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/5-supercars-a-bmw-m5-can-beat/45268/
 
Drag race: BMW M5 vs Mercedes-AMG E63 S vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid - Autocar

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BMW M5 Competition (2018) Specs & Price

Did our video series on the BMW M5 versus the Mercedes-AMG E63 S (and our review of the former) whet your appetite for more super saloon thrills? If so, the BMW M5 Competition will arrive in South Africa in September 2018!

First of all, there's the beefed-up powerplant. The standard BMW M5's 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 (mated with an 8-speed M Steptronic unit with Drivelogic) produces peak outputs of 441 kW and 750 Nm. The M5 Competition, however, offers maximum power of 460 kW and, although the torque remains the same, it's available in a wider band: 1 800 to 5 800 rpm, making the all-wheel-drive super saloon quicker from 0 to 100 kph (3.3 sec, BMW claims, and 0-200 kph in 10.8 seconds!). With the M Drivers Package fitted, the Bimmer will go on to a heady 305-kph top speed.

Many fans are grateful that the current M5 produces a better soundtrack than its predecessor, but the M5 Competition goes beyond that – it comes equipped with a sports exhaust with a black chrome finish, which further loudens the engine note. Other accoutrements include a stiffer suspension lowered by 7 mm, new 20-inch alloy wheels, a carbon fibre engine cover and trim upgrades like black badges, grilles and rear bumper accents.

BMW claims that increased camber at the front axle (with a with a newly designed mounting for the anti-roll bar) has enhanced the car’s ability to absorb lateral forces through high-speed corners and the rear anti-roll bar also has a firmer spring rate. By stiffening the M5 Competition's springs by 10% (compared with the standard version), BMW has endowed its super saloon with a firmer ride, which improves its steering response.

Inside the car, BMW M stripe design colours are emblazoned on the seatbelts, plus floor mats with special piping and the “M5” logo. A further identifying feature is the “M Competition” graphic that appears in the instrument cluster to greet the driver when the super saloon starts up.

The BMW M5 Competition retails for R2 062 306.50, which includes a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-m5-competition-2018-specs--price/44958/
 
Spotted one of these beasts earlier this evening. .
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FiestaST said:
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Did the owner at least *not* use their indicators?
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This was no regular BMW driver unfortunately :( he/she took off gradually when it we got Green and took it very easy all the way until we both turned off in opposite sides. No revving or any drama.

Could have been the German Chancellor herself behind the wheel.

I think they literally JUST took delivery and are running the car in.

I give it a few months, I'll probably see it flying down Wiliam Nicol soon.
 
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