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Driven | BMW M5 Competition
Towards the end of last year I got some time in the ‘regular’ M5 which is more than enough of a package for 99% of the high-performance sedan customers but the M5 Competition just takes things up a notch and is quite possibly the most ballistic creation from the BMW M crew ever.
You probably all know this by now but the M5 Competition packs the same twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 as the M5 but power output has been cranked up to
460 kW (617 hp) with torque staying the same at 750 Nm (available across a slightly larger rev bandwidth). This means the super saloon can sprint to 100 km/h in a claimed 3.3 seconds (we think its quicker) and run to a top speed of 305 km/h if fitted with the M Drivers Package.
How does one tell it is a M5 Competition without looking at the rear badge? Up front you will see a high gloss black kidney grille. Moving down the side you will notice the side gills are gloss black too and it has been fitted with exclusive 20-inch forged lightweight alloy wheels. At the back the rear apron insert has also been finished in high-gloss black and the ear-cracking exhausts are finished in black.
So why would someone buy the M5 Competition over the regular M5? Well firstly you would have the fastest BMW M car ever built in your garage and if you are shopping in this league why would you shy from an extra R300k (Competition add-on).
Inside it is stylish, upmarket and very luxurious which is no surprise considering it is inspired by the flagship 7 Series. The M5-specific front seats are also sumptuously comfortable, while still providing plenty of support and bolstering. There is technology everywhere and I wont go on about that because you are reading this for the drive review but the 360 degree camera system makes the rather large car extremely manageable as a daily drive.
All 460 kW is sent to all four wheels (thanks to the superb xDrive system) via a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission. BMW decided to ditch the DCT for a more conventional auto transmission to not only aid with fuel economy but also because the M Division engineers said it woks better with the all-wheel drive system.
So how is it behind the wheel? Well when you do get a chance to put the hammer down your breath is literally taken away. The brute torque and power gets the super saloon booming toward the horizon (and a lengthy prison sentence if you are not careful). The exhaust that comes as standard with the Competition is utterly bonkers. With the engine in Sport Plus every time you release the throttle pedal the pops, bangs and crackles will turn heads streets away. Change down a gear and it sounds like a firing range behind you. Bystanders would expect to see something like a Lamborghini Huracan, but double take at the sight of a family saloon with two child seats in the back. It’s comical, artificial and rather silly, but very amusing.
Unfortunately the weather was not playing ball while I had the car so steered clear of the M5’s full-feral rear-wheel drive mode. With rain-soaked Johannesburg roads I did test the xDrive system to it’s limit and it is absolutely faultless. It drastically increased driver confidence and improves accuracy even with such enormous power outputs.
The M5 Competition is charming, flattering and is possibly the best all rounder I’ve ever driven. The Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ is of course the natural rival to the M5. Having spent time in both cars (Merc on the track only) I can say with a fair amount of confidence that the M5 would be the choice for me.
BMW seem to have answered the age-old enthusiast question: you can never have too much power. With a base price of R2,062,306 this package does not come cheap but you got SO much car that it is almost justified. Cars are expensive these days and creations like this will always be expensive so get used to it.
Take a bow BMW as this M5 Competition is as thrilling, talented and just better than it has ever been before. I want one!
PRO’s
- Subtle styling (sleeper vibes)
- Bonkers exhaust
- Unrelenting power
- Sensational xDrive system and gearbox
CON’s (to be fair there is not much wrong with it)
- Fuel consumption (we were rather heavy footed to be fair)
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/02/driven-bmw-m5-competition.html
Towards the end of last year I got some time in the ‘regular’ M5 which is more than enough of a package for 99% of the high-performance sedan customers but the M5 Competition just takes things up a notch and is quite possibly the most ballistic creation from the BMW M crew ever.
You probably all know this by now but the M5 Competition packs the same twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 as the M5 but power output has been cranked up to
460 kW (617 hp) with torque staying the same at 750 Nm (available across a slightly larger rev bandwidth). This means the super saloon can sprint to 100 km/h in a claimed 3.3 seconds (we think its quicker) and run to a top speed of 305 km/h if fitted with the M Drivers Package.
How does one tell it is a M5 Competition without looking at the rear badge? Up front you will see a high gloss black kidney grille. Moving down the side you will notice the side gills are gloss black too and it has been fitted with exclusive 20-inch forged lightweight alloy wheels. At the back the rear apron insert has also been finished in high-gloss black and the ear-cracking exhausts are finished in black.
So why would someone buy the M5 Competition over the regular M5? Well firstly you would have the fastest BMW M car ever built in your garage and if you are shopping in this league why would you shy from an extra R300k (Competition add-on).
Inside it is stylish, upmarket and very luxurious which is no surprise considering it is inspired by the flagship 7 Series. The M5-specific front seats are also sumptuously comfortable, while still providing plenty of support and bolstering. There is technology everywhere and I wont go on about that because you are reading this for the drive review but the 360 degree camera system makes the rather large car extremely manageable as a daily drive.
All 460 kW is sent to all four wheels (thanks to the superb xDrive system) via a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission. BMW decided to ditch the DCT for a more conventional auto transmission to not only aid with fuel economy but also because the M Division engineers said it woks better with the all-wheel drive system.
So how is it behind the wheel? Well when you do get a chance to put the hammer down your breath is literally taken away. The brute torque and power gets the super saloon booming toward the horizon (and a lengthy prison sentence if you are not careful). The exhaust that comes as standard with the Competition is utterly bonkers. With the engine in Sport Plus every time you release the throttle pedal the pops, bangs and crackles will turn heads streets away. Change down a gear and it sounds like a firing range behind you. Bystanders would expect to see something like a Lamborghini Huracan, but double take at the sight of a family saloon with two child seats in the back. It’s comical, artificial and rather silly, but very amusing.
Unfortunately the weather was not playing ball while I had the car so steered clear of the M5’s full-feral rear-wheel drive mode. With rain-soaked Johannesburg roads I did test the xDrive system to it’s limit and it is absolutely faultless. It drastically increased driver confidence and improves accuracy even with such enormous power outputs.
The M5 Competition is charming, flattering and is possibly the best all rounder I’ve ever driven. The Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ is of course the natural rival to the M5. Having spent time in both cars (Merc on the track only) I can say with a fair amount of confidence that the M5 would be the choice for me.
BMW seem to have answered the age-old enthusiast question: you can never have too much power. With a base price of R2,062,306 this package does not come cheap but you got SO much car that it is almost justified. Cars are expensive these days and creations like this will always be expensive so get used to it.
Take a bow BMW as this M5 Competition is as thrilling, talented and just better than it has ever been before. I want one!
PRO’s
- Subtle styling (sleeper vibes)
- Bonkers exhaust
- Unrelenting power
- Sensational xDrive system and gearbox
CON’s (to be fair there is not much wrong with it)
- Fuel consumption (we were rather heavy footed to be fair)
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/02/driven-bmw-m5-competition.html
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Tested: BMW M5 Competition is beastly, yet domesticated
Although the previous (F10) BMW M5 was wild enough to please its traditional fan base and yet sufficiently tame to haul their families in comfort, it’s safe to say that it wasn’t completely ‘domesticated’.
This was an unashamedly speed-hungry beast, ready to devour its prey at the slightest provocation, or in plain car speak an uncompromised super saloon, built for speed and only for speed. Its throttle felt like a machine gun trigger, jolting the car forward at the slightest provocation and as a result it required some concentration in slow traffic.
The new M5, while retaining a twin-turbo V8 with even more power this time around, is a completely different animal in every sense of the word. That trigger-happy throttle, jolty dual-clutch box and rear-wheel-drive propulsion make way for more civilised throttle mapping, a smoother eight-speed torque converter autobox and - shock of all horrors - xDrive all-wheel-drive, albeit with a selectable rear-wheel-drive mode for going hooligan when the coast is clear (and you’re not endangering anyone else’s life, of course).
The best of both worlds, then, and it gets even better when you mash the loud pedal as that all-wheel-drive grip gets you off the line cleanly enough to shave a whole second off the 0-100km/h time versus the previous M5.
And we haven’t even gotten to the Competition version yet, which was introduced late last year, and which is the subject of this test.
Here we’re talking 460kW, up from the standard M5’s 441kW, and even out-powering the 450kW Mercedes-AMG E63 S, although the Beemers have 100Nm less torque on command. Both M5s produce 750Nm, but the Competition has a slightly flatter torque curve, for the record.
Against the clock, the Competition runs from 0-100km/h in just 3.3 seconds, versus 3.4 in the case of the standard version, according to BMW’s completely believable claims.
We could sit and crunch numbers all day, but the bottom line is that acceleration in the M5 Competition is nothing short of brutal. Launch it off the line with launch control, or simply flatten the pedal from anywhere in the rev range and it gathers speed at an almost alarming rate. This really is a super car with four doors and an elephant in the back seat, the M5 Comp tipping the scales at 1865kg, which is not altogether bad for its size.
The engine is meticulously responsive too, but oh-so-smooth, and the gear-changes are barely discernible. It’s like being wrapped in a giant wad of cotton wool and then fired into the stratosphere with a rocket launcher.
There’s surprisingly little drama here, and some might miss that.
Same goes for the sound track. You can liven up the exhaust note at the touch of a button by dialling in the Sport or Sport Plus engine modes, which also make things more responsive, and while you do get to enjoy a more encouraging V8 bellow, it’s not quite a spine-tingling sensation. This despite the fact that the Competition has its own, model-specific version of BMW M’s flap-controlled sports exhaust system.
That said, we do appreciate how quickly and easily this M5’s moods can be changed by the driver. You can adjust the engine, gearbox, suspension and steering, and subdue the exhaust tone, through separate buttons next to the gear stick, and without digging through endless menus. And if you really want to get personal, just pre-set two of your own favourite dynamic setting combinations for easy access through the M1 and M2 buttons just above the paddles on the steering wheel. What’s more, drivers can even influence the torque distribution between the front and rear axles, in addition to the DSC settings.
While we’re talking dynamics, the Competition isn’t just faster than the regular M5, it also handles better and looks a little meaner. The suspension is ten percent stiffer for instance, although that certainly doesn’t result in a hard ride. Regardless of the mode, the M5 Comp traverses regular surfaces comfortably, while the handling is as agile as you could possibly expect for a vehicle of this size as is its stopping force.
Some styling distinguishment comes in the form of high-gloss black colouring for the grille, mirror caps, fender gills, window surrounds and rear spoiler.
You can also tell the Comp apart by its lightweight M carbon roof and 20-inch two-tone alloys shod with mixed-size rubber (275/35 R 20 upfront and 285/35 R 20 at the back).
Interior stylists also avoided going on a kitsch decorating spree, or drowning the cabin with Competition logos, but you will find one in the digital instrument cluster and and there are one or two other easter eggs, like M colours in the floor mats and on the seatbelts. This vehicle ships with M Multifunctional front seats, with built in headrests and active seat ventilation.
Standard cabin features include the Navigation System Professional infotainment system with gesture control, four-zone climate control, BMW’s digital Display Key and electric rear sunblinds, but you will need to pay extra for the semi-autonomous driving assistance systems that BMW offers these days.
VERDICT
At R2 062 306, the Competition commands a R300 000 premium over the normal M5, and while it’s not really worth it in terms of the very marginal performance advantage, it might appeal to those willing to pay for a slight dynamic advantage and the bragging rights that come with having the top dog in the range.
If money is an object go for the regular M5, which is something of a performance bargain considering that in outright performance terms it is essentially a supercar with four doors and a barrage of creature comforts. But we can’t help but feel that in a seat-of-the-pants kind of way, both M5s - as stupendously capable as they are in both the performance and luxury sense - could do with a bit more drama in the way they feel and sound. It’s as if they’ve just become too good for their own good.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road...petition-is-beastly-yet-domesticated-19425222
Although the previous (F10) BMW M5 was wild enough to please its traditional fan base and yet sufficiently tame to haul their families in comfort, it’s safe to say that it wasn’t completely ‘domesticated’.
This was an unashamedly speed-hungry beast, ready to devour its prey at the slightest provocation, or in plain car speak an uncompromised super saloon, built for speed and only for speed. Its throttle felt like a machine gun trigger, jolting the car forward at the slightest provocation and as a result it required some concentration in slow traffic.
The new M5, while retaining a twin-turbo V8 with even more power this time around, is a completely different animal in every sense of the word. That trigger-happy throttle, jolty dual-clutch box and rear-wheel-drive propulsion make way for more civilised throttle mapping, a smoother eight-speed torque converter autobox and - shock of all horrors - xDrive all-wheel-drive, albeit with a selectable rear-wheel-drive mode for going hooligan when the coast is clear (and you’re not endangering anyone else’s life, of course).
The best of both worlds, then, and it gets even better when you mash the loud pedal as that all-wheel-drive grip gets you off the line cleanly enough to shave a whole second off the 0-100km/h time versus the previous M5.
And we haven’t even gotten to the Competition version yet, which was introduced late last year, and which is the subject of this test.
Here we’re talking 460kW, up from the standard M5’s 441kW, and even out-powering the 450kW Mercedes-AMG E63 S, although the Beemers have 100Nm less torque on command. Both M5s produce 750Nm, but the Competition has a slightly flatter torque curve, for the record.
Against the clock, the Competition runs from 0-100km/h in just 3.3 seconds, versus 3.4 in the case of the standard version, according to BMW’s completely believable claims.
We could sit and crunch numbers all day, but the bottom line is that acceleration in the M5 Competition is nothing short of brutal. Launch it off the line with launch control, or simply flatten the pedal from anywhere in the rev range and it gathers speed at an almost alarming rate. This really is a super car with four doors and an elephant in the back seat, the M5 Comp tipping the scales at 1865kg, which is not altogether bad for its size.
The engine is meticulously responsive too, but oh-so-smooth, and the gear-changes are barely discernible. It’s like being wrapped in a giant wad of cotton wool and then fired into the stratosphere with a rocket launcher.
There’s surprisingly little drama here, and some might miss that.
Same goes for the sound track. You can liven up the exhaust note at the touch of a button by dialling in the Sport or Sport Plus engine modes, which also make things more responsive, and while you do get to enjoy a more encouraging V8 bellow, it’s not quite a spine-tingling sensation. This despite the fact that the Competition has its own, model-specific version of BMW M’s flap-controlled sports exhaust system.
That said, we do appreciate how quickly and easily this M5’s moods can be changed by the driver. You can adjust the engine, gearbox, suspension and steering, and subdue the exhaust tone, through separate buttons next to the gear stick, and without digging through endless menus. And if you really want to get personal, just pre-set two of your own favourite dynamic setting combinations for easy access through the M1 and M2 buttons just above the paddles on the steering wheel. What’s more, drivers can even influence the torque distribution between the front and rear axles, in addition to the DSC settings.
While we’re talking dynamics, the Competition isn’t just faster than the regular M5, it also handles better and looks a little meaner. The suspension is ten percent stiffer for instance, although that certainly doesn’t result in a hard ride. Regardless of the mode, the M5 Comp traverses regular surfaces comfortably, while the handling is as agile as you could possibly expect for a vehicle of this size as is its stopping force.
Some styling distinguishment comes in the form of high-gloss black colouring for the grille, mirror caps, fender gills, window surrounds and rear spoiler.
You can also tell the Comp apart by its lightweight M carbon roof and 20-inch two-tone alloys shod with mixed-size rubber (275/35 R 20 upfront and 285/35 R 20 at the back).
Interior stylists also avoided going on a kitsch decorating spree, or drowning the cabin with Competition logos, but you will find one in the digital instrument cluster and and there are one or two other easter eggs, like M colours in the floor mats and on the seatbelts. This vehicle ships with M Multifunctional front seats, with built in headrests and active seat ventilation.
Standard cabin features include the Navigation System Professional infotainment system with gesture control, four-zone climate control, BMW’s digital Display Key and electric rear sunblinds, but you will need to pay extra for the semi-autonomous driving assistance systems that BMW offers these days.
VERDICT
At R2 062 306, the Competition commands a R300 000 premium over the normal M5, and while it’s not really worth it in terms of the very marginal performance advantage, it might appeal to those willing to pay for a slight dynamic advantage and the bragging rights that come with having the top dog in the range.
If money is an object go for the regular M5, which is something of a performance bargain considering that in outright performance terms it is essentially a supercar with four doors and a barrage of creature comforts. But we can’t help but feel that in a seat-of-the-pants kind of way, both M5s - as stupendously capable as they are in both the performance and luxury sense - could do with a bit more drama in the way they feel and sound. It’s as if they’ve just become too good for their own good.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road...petition-is-beastly-yet-domesticated-19425222
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0-100 in 6.3? Sure...
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IOL Motoring clearly has fokol Copywriters.
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Tesla Model S P100D vs Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door 63S vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid vs BMW M5 Competition drag race - Carwow
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Ignition GT insert of the M5 Competition
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BMW M5 Competition vs (tuned) M3 Competition drag race - Carwow
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No Surprise Here, The BMW M5 Competition Is More Powerful Than We Thought
Recently Car and Driver got a standard M5 Competition onto a dyno and on Monday, reported back on its findings. While the regular M5 makes 600 hp (447 kW) with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine under the hood, BMW says the Competition variant is good for 617 hp and 750 Nm of torque. The dyno showed the hotter version of the sedan makes closer to 700 hp (522 kW).
After the test, the dyno showed 617 hp (460 kW) and 822 Nm of torque at the wheels. Horsepower ratings are reported at the crank, and a 10-15 percent loss is expected by the time the power makes it to the wheels. Knowing modern drivetrains are more efficient at keeping losses to a minimum, the magazine estimated output at the crank approaches 700 hp.
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/05/...etition-is-more-powerful-than-we-thought.html
Recently Car and Driver got a standard M5 Competition onto a dyno and on Monday, reported back on its findings. While the regular M5 makes 600 hp (447 kW) with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine under the hood, BMW says the Competition variant is good for 617 hp and 750 Nm of torque. The dyno showed the hotter version of the sedan makes closer to 700 hp (522 kW).
After the test, the dyno showed 617 hp (460 kW) and 822 Nm of torque at the wheels. Horsepower ratings are reported at the crank, and a 10-15 percent loss is expected by the time the power makes it to the wheels. Knowing modern drivetrains are more efficient at keeping losses to a minimum, the magazine estimated output at the crank approaches 700 hp.
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/05/...etition-is-more-powerful-than-we-thought.html
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BMW M5 Edition 35
35 years ago, BMW Motorsport GmbH created a new vehicle category. The first high-performance sedan combined the driving dynamics of a sports car with the comfort and functionality of a top-of-the-range 4-door vehicle. Given the name of BMW M5 and powered by an in-line 6-cylinder engine from the mid-engine sports car BMW M1, the new model started an impressive career in which it is currently the BMW M5 Competition (combined fuel consumption: 10.6 - 10.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 241 - 238 g/km) that sets the pace. Today the BMW M5 is the world's most successful high-performance sports sedan, continuing to draw its fascination from the racing expertise of the company that is known today as BMW M GmbH. To mark this anniversary, BMW M GmbH presents a special edition of the BMW M5 which has the most powerful engine in the model's history under the bonnet - with an output of 460 kW/625 hp - along with a range of thrilling design and equipment features. The BMW M5 Edition 35 Years will be produced in a limited series of 350 units and will be available worldwide from July 2019.
Over six generations, the driving dynamics potential of the BMW M5 has continuously increased, but the high-performance sedan has constantly remained faithful to its character. As an independent model based on the BMW 5 Series, it offers that crucial extra in terms of performance that authentically expresses a passion for racing. The high-revving concept of the engine, the distinctive suspension technology harmonised perfectly with the high level of engine power and the M specific design features to optimise cooling air intake and aerodynamic properties guarantee driving properties that are defined by maximum dynamic performance, agility and precision - as is typical of the BMW M5.
https://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/2019-m5_edition_35/
35 years ago, BMW Motorsport GmbH created a new vehicle category. The first high-performance sedan combined the driving dynamics of a sports car with the comfort and functionality of a top-of-the-range 4-door vehicle. Given the name of BMW M5 and powered by an in-line 6-cylinder engine from the mid-engine sports car BMW M1, the new model started an impressive career in which it is currently the BMW M5 Competition (combined fuel consumption: 10.6 - 10.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 241 - 238 g/km) that sets the pace. Today the BMW M5 is the world's most successful high-performance sports sedan, continuing to draw its fascination from the racing expertise of the company that is known today as BMW M GmbH. To mark this anniversary, BMW M GmbH presents a special edition of the BMW M5 which has the most powerful engine in the model's history under the bonnet - with an output of 460 kW/625 hp - along with a range of thrilling design and equipment features. The BMW M5 Edition 35 Years will be produced in a limited series of 350 units and will be available worldwide from July 2019.
Over six generations, the driving dynamics potential of the BMW M5 has continuously increased, but the high-performance sedan has constantly remained faithful to its character. As an independent model based on the BMW 5 Series, it offers that crucial extra in terms of performance that authentically expresses a passion for racing. The high-revving concept of the engine, the distinctive suspension technology harmonised perfectly with the high level of engine power and the M specific design features to optimise cooling air intake and aerodynamic properties guarantee driving properties that are defined by maximum dynamic performance, agility and precision - as is typical of the BMW M5.
https://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/2019-m5_edition_35/
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New BMW M5 Edition 35 Years revealed ... with full-fat 460 kW!
BMW has whipped the covers off its new special-edition M5 Edition 35 Years, conceived to celebrate (you guessed it) 35 years of Munich’s high-performance sedan.
Just 350 units will be built, each wearing the “M5 Edition 35 Jahre” moniker.
Interestingly, the German firm has handed the M5 Edition 35 Years model the full-fat version of its twin-turbo 4,4-litre V8 engine, effectively basing the special model on the M5 Competition and thus lending it peak outputs of 460 kW and 750 N.m. As with the Competition-badged model, BMW says the newcomer will hit 100 km/h from standstill in 3,3 seconds, before passing the 200 km/h mark at 10,8 seconds.
In addition, the all-wheel-drive super-sedan gains various fresh design and equipment features, led by a BMW Individual special exterior finish by the name of Frozen Dark Grey metallic (described as a “special pigmentation to create a silk matte surface impression").
The 20-inch M light alloy wheels in a Y-spoke design and finished in Graphite Grey were created exclusively for this model, while the callipers of the standard M compound braking system have finished in high-gloss black. In addition, the M carbon ceramic brake system is optionally available with callipers finished in a gold hue.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/new-bmw-m5-edition-35-years-revealed-with-full-fat-460-kw/
BMW has whipped the covers off its new special-edition M5 Edition 35 Years, conceived to celebrate (you guessed it) 35 years of Munich’s high-performance sedan.
Just 350 units will be built, each wearing the “M5 Edition 35 Jahre” moniker.
Interestingly, the German firm has handed the M5 Edition 35 Years model the full-fat version of its twin-turbo 4,4-litre V8 engine, effectively basing the special model on the M5 Competition and thus lending it peak outputs of 460 kW and 750 N.m. As with the Competition-badged model, BMW says the newcomer will hit 100 km/h from standstill in 3,3 seconds, before passing the 200 km/h mark at 10,8 seconds.
In addition, the all-wheel-drive super-sedan gains various fresh design and equipment features, led by a BMW Individual special exterior finish by the name of Frozen Dark Grey metallic (described as a “special pigmentation to create a silk matte surface impression").
The 20-inch M light alloy wheels in a Y-spoke design and finished in Graphite Grey were created exclusively for this model, while the callipers of the standard M compound braking system have finished in high-gloss black. In addition, the M carbon ceramic brake system is optionally available with callipers finished in a gold hue.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/new-bmw-m5-edition-35-years-revealed-with-full-fat-460-kw/
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BMW Reveals Special Edition M5
The M5 celebrates a stealthy 35th birthday with a special, limited edition model.
BMW’s M-Division is celebrating the anniversary of one of its most iconic products with a special edition version of the G30 generation M5.
This limited-edition large M-Division sedan will see a production cap of only 350 units for all global markets and is being marketed as the M5 35 Years, celebrating (quite obviously) three and a half decades of M5.
Distinguishing the 35 Years edition derivative from other M5s is its BMW Individual Frozen Dark Grey II exterior paint and 20-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels. Astute followers of all things M5 will also notice that the 35 Years edition cars have been de-badged, with no clues to this special edition’s naming convention.
Inside the individualisation continues with beige upholstery stitching and gold centre console and door trim. BMW has added 35 Years badging to the cabin, too, engraved on the centre console, ahead of the eight-speed transmission’s shifter.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-reveals-special-edition-m5/46697/
The M5 celebrates a stealthy 35th birthday with a special, limited edition model.
BMW’s M-Division is celebrating the anniversary of one of its most iconic products with a special edition version of the G30 generation M5.
This limited-edition large M-Division sedan will see a production cap of only 350 units for all global markets and is being marketed as the M5 35 Years, celebrating (quite obviously) three and a half decades of M5.
Distinguishing the 35 Years edition derivative from other M5s is its BMW Individual Frozen Dark Grey II exterior paint and 20-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels. Astute followers of all things M5 will also notice that the 35 Years edition cars have been de-badged, with no clues to this special edition’s naming convention.
Inside the individualisation continues with beige upholstery stitching and gold centre console and door trim. BMW has added 35 Years badging to the cabin, too, engraved on the centre console, ahead of the eight-speed transmission’s shifter.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-reveals-special-edition-m5/46697/
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Looks tops in Satin White
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BMW developing new V8 (codenamed S68) for use in M5 CS – report
A fresh report suggests BMW is developing a new version of its V8 engine, apparently for use in an upcoming M5 CS variant.
According to BMWBlog, the new V8 will be codenamed “S68” and is likely to make its debut in “two to three” years. That’d be some time after the soon-to-be-facelifted 5 Series range (including the updated M5) hits the road.
www.carmag.co.za
A fresh report suggests BMW is developing a new version of its V8 engine, apparently for use in an upcoming M5 CS variant.
According to BMWBlog, the new V8 will be codenamed “S68” and is likely to make its debut in “two to three” years. That’d be some time after the soon-to-be-facelifted 5 Series range (including the updated M5) hits the road.
BMW developing new V8 (codenamed S68) for use in M5 CS – report - CAR Magazine
A fresh report suggests BMW is developing a new version of its V8 engine, apparently for use in an upcoming M5 CS variant. According to […]
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LibeRebil review of the M5 Competition
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AC Schnitzer BMW M5 Competition Hits 300 Km/H In 28 Seconds
Having driven the BMW M5 Competition already, we know it is an absolute beast with its 617 hp (460 kW) being pushed out from the brutal 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8.
BMW tuning specialists AC Schnitzer crank things up a notch with their offering as it produces as much as 710 hp (530 kW) and 850 Nm of torque. That matches the mighty McLaren 720S in terms of output so yes you can bet it is a lot faster than the stock offering.
The Bavarian beast sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds and hits 200 km/h from zero in 10 seconds which is hugely impressive. What is quite ridiculous for a car this size is that it will hit 300 km/h (186 mph) in 28.85 seconds if you are brave enough to bury your foot on the loud pedal.\
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Having driven the BMW M5 Competition already, we know it is an absolute beast with its 617 hp (460 kW) being pushed out from the brutal 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8.
BMW tuning specialists AC Schnitzer crank things up a notch with their offering as it produces as much as 710 hp (530 kW) and 850 Nm of torque. That matches the mighty McLaren 720S in terms of output so yes you can bet it is a lot faster than the stock offering.
The Bavarian beast sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds and hits 200 km/h from zero in 10 seconds which is hugely impressive. What is quite ridiculous for a car this size is that it will hit 300 km/h (186 mph) in 28.85 seconds if you are brave enough to bury your foot on the loud pedal.\
AC Schnitzer BMW M5 Competition Hits 300 km/h In 28 Seconds
The combination between luxury sedan and performance machine simply boggles the mind, all the more with a few mods from specialists such as AC Schnitzer.
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BMW M5 Spotted Sporting CS Badge And Aero
Last month we made mention that BMW may be working on a new V8 destined to go into the unconfirmed M5 CS. It seems spy photographers have caught a prototype out in the wild sporting the correct badging, the rear spoiler found on CS models as well as the distinctive wheels but something is not adding up.
BMW is preparing to launch what is believed to be a facelift variant of the 5 Series range which includes the mighty M5. What is strange however is that the photographs of the new M5 CS show that it is based on the current M5 model and not the refreshed model to be launched. This then could indicate that the refreshed M5 may still be about a year away before production begins on it. This then gives the M5 CS an opportunity to take all the limelight for the time being until the refreshed model is launched.
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Last month we made mention that BMW may be working on a new V8 destined to go into the unconfirmed M5 CS. It seems spy photographers have caught a prototype out in the wild sporting the correct badging, the rear spoiler found on CS models as well as the distinctive wheels but something is not adding up.
BMW is preparing to launch what is believed to be a facelift variant of the 5 Series range which includes the mighty M5. What is strange however is that the photographs of the new M5 CS show that it is based on the current M5 model and not the refreshed model to be launched. This then could indicate that the refreshed M5 may still be about a year away before production begins on it. This then gives the M5 CS an opportunity to take all the limelight for the time being until the refreshed model is launched.
BMW M5 Spotted Sporting CS Badge and Aero
It is not certain when the M5 CS will be unveiled however it will not be too far away.
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