2018 BMW M5

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New BMW M5 CS coming later in 2020 … with 478 kW – report

A fresh report claims the new, limited-run BMW M5 CS will debut later in 2020, complete with lightweight parts and as much as 478 kW from its twin-turbo 4,4-litre V8.

According to BMWBlog, the new M5 CS will “follow the recipe” of previous models wearing this badge, such as the M3 CS and M4 CS. That suggests minor styling changes up front, some special exterior paint colours and model-specific alloy wheels.

The cabin, meanwhile, will likely gain a smattering of “M5 CS” badges and some special trim, while a carbon-fibre rear spoiler is apparently on the cards, too. Meanwhile, uprated brakes look set to be offered as an option.

New BMW M5 CS coming later in 2020 … with 478 kW – report

A fresh report claims the new BMW M5 CS will debut later in 2020, complete with lightweight parts and as much as 478 kW from its twin-turbo 4,4-litre V8. According to BMWBlog, the new M5 CS will “follow the recipe” of previous models wearing this badge.

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Refreshed BMW M5 Competition lathered in M Performance parts…

BMW has released a wide-ranging catalogue of M Performance parts for its recently refreshed M5 Competition, with some items also available for the cooking models in the facelifted 5 Series range.
As is always the case, the Munich-based firm says the accessories were developed “using the comprehensive know-how” of the its M division and comprise “sporty” design accents as well as “driving dynamics and performance” updates.

Many of the new M Performance parts are fashioned from carbon, including the front attachment on both sides and the front splitter. In addition to a variant of the grille surround in high-gloss black, the item is available in a carbon finish.

Similarly, the M Performance side-mirror caps, air breathers and side-sill attachments are made from the lightweight material, with two rear spoiler designs available (along with a carbon rear diffusor).

Refreshed BMW M5 Competition lathered in M Performance parts…

BMW has released a wide-ranging catalogue of M Performance parts for its recently refreshed M5 Competition.

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478Kw seems too light. I would have liked to see upper 500's for a show piece like this.

 

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BMW M boss to make 'electric M5' announcement soon, says report

A BMW spokesperson has suggested BMW M boss Markus Flasch will “in the next few months” make an announcement about electrification of the brand’s high-performance vehicles.

According to GoAuto.com.au, BMW i and electromobility spokesperson Wieland Bruch said Flasch would likely reveal more about plans to electrify M cars “in the next weeks or next few months”.

“Definitely, there are plans to electrify all the BMW Group brands, so be it BMW motorcycle, Mini and Rolls-Royce and also BMW M,” Bruch said.

“I’m not in a position to release the plans of BMW M when it comes to electrification – that should be a prominent job for their CEO. Expect something in the next weeks or next few months from Mr Flasch.

BMW M boss to make 'electric M5' announcement soon, says report...

A BMW official says M boss Markus Flasch will “in the next few months” make an announcement about electrification of the brand’s high-performance vehicles.

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Refreshed BMW M5 Competition: price for South Africa revealed

BMW Group South Africa has revealed local pricing for its refreshed M5 Competition, which is scheduled to arrive in the final quarter of 2020.

As with the pre-facelift model, there are no plans to offer the non-Competition variant in South Africa.

So, how much are you looking at for the updated M5 Competition? Well, local pricing will start at R2 202 960, which makes it around R85 000 more expensive than the outgoing version.

Standard features include the M Driver’s Package, Y-spoke 20-inch alloys, a carbon engine cover, a glass sunroof, BMW Laserlight headlamps, an M Sport exhaust system, four-zone climate control, front seat ventilation and BMW Individual’s high-gloss Shadow Line kit “with extended content”.

Refreshed BMW M5 Competition: price for South Africa revealed...

BMW Group South Africa has revealed local pricing for the refreshed M5 Competition, which is scheduled to arrive in the final quarter of 2020.

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As technically brilliant as it is this thing has horrible depreciation right? If that is the case one would be better served getting a Porsche or other premium brands at that price range then.

 

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Tuned BMW M5 Competition v tuned Nissan GT-R v Ducati V4R - Drag race *tuned cars vs stock bike* - Carwow

 

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Tuned 800hp BMW M5 Competition v Ferrari 488 Pista Drag Race - Carwow

 

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Tuned BMW M5 Competition 1,000hp vs Porsche 911 Turbo S - Drag Race - Carwow

 

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BMW M5 upgraded to 662 kW with G-Power's Hurricane RR package!

BMW tuning specialist G-Power has updated its offering for the M5 performance sedan with this G5M Hurricane RR package, which includes a hefty power increase and some visual enhancements.

As standard, the twin-turbo 4,4-litre V8 pushes 441 kW (or 460 kW in the case of the M5 Competition) and 750 N.m of torque to all four wheels. G-Power, however, has increased these outputs to 662 kW and 1 050 N.m by fitting a set of forged pistons, modified connecting rods, uprated turbochargers (with CNC-milled housings) and a software upgrade. The company furthermore added a larger radiator and "reinforced drivetrain".

G-Power describes the rated 662 kW peak power figure as "conservative". Adding a more menacing soundtrack is a set of downpipes with a 200-cell sports catalytic converter and titanium exhaust system with four 110 mm tailpipes.

BMW M5 upgraded to 662 kW with G-Power's Hurricane RR package!

G-Power has updated its offering for the BMW M5 with this G5M Hurricane RR package, which includes a hefty power increase and some visual upgrades.

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AutoTopNL review of the Evolve-tuned 1000bhp M5

 

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Joe Achilles review of the 2021 M5 Competition

 

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BMW M5 Competition LCI Records 2.99s To 100 Km/H In Less Than Ideal Conditions

That means the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 delivers a healthy 600 hp (447 kW) while the Competition variant cranks out 617 hp (460 kW).

ouTuber Joe Achilles recently had the chance to test the new super saloon out and the results were rather astonishing.

Launch control, on a slightly damp (greasy) surface with tank of fuel and not even the best rubber you can fit to the car and you will hit 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds. The official number was 2.99 seconds so you can bet that it will be even quicker in better conditions.

BMW M5 Competition LCI Records 2.99s To 100 km/h In Less Than Ideal Conditions

YouTuber Joe Achilles recently had the chance to test the new super saloon out and the results were rather astonishing.

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BMW M5 Competition 2020 UK review

Should I buy one?

Well, I’m not sure there’s another car quite like it, with such a broad and variously convincing range of abilities. There are certainly simpler and more honest-feeling super saloons. Also, one or two that offer a bit more tactile feel and genuine, burbling hotrod charm. If the M5's driving experience is missing something, amiability may be it; that ability to reward and entertain you while simply tickling along in daily use.

But what the car is missing most clearly in a broader sense may well be a pricetag that makes it relevant; one that might put it at least nearly within reach of people of remotely ordinary means. For the super saloon, we might well wonder if developing beyond that kind of affordability is entirely healthy.

The thing is, super saloon-making probably isn’t the most healthy, viable part of the car business to be in anymore, is it? What we may now be witnessing folks, sad as it may seem, are the final throws of a vehicle type that is staring oblivion square in the face. Can BMW either sell enough electric cars, or buy enough carbon credits from elsewhere, in order to allow the M5 to continue to exist? You wouldn't bet on it; not for long, at any rate.

It’s not a very cheery note on which to end, and you’ll have to forgive me for thinking it. But if the M5’s going out any time soon – and the V8-powered Mercedes-AMG C63 is about to, let’s not forget – well, it might as well do it with a bang.

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BMW embraces hybrid tech, but keeps the V8, for its super-saloon icon

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Has The BMW M5 CS Lapped The Ring Faster Than The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S?

Just a few days ago we got confirmation that Mercedes-AMG had taken their Nurburgring record back from the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S but is this unreleased (and technically unconfirmed) Bavarian coming to spoil the party again?

This ladies and gents is the BMW M5 CS which was recently taken in prototype form to the Hockenheim-GP track to see how fast it lapped the circuit.

The pre-production M5 CS managed to set a 1:53.6 which means it came up short compared to the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupé but there are a few noticeable things to mention here. First of all, it wasn’t running on Cup 2 tyres, and those can make a huge difference. Second of all, this is a pre-production model so we could see a more potent car when it is officially released.

Has The BMW M5 CS Lapped The Ring Faster Than The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S?

Considering the M5 CS and the GT 63 S are separated by just a few horsepower and the BMW is a lot lighter, we might see a new world record when the car is unveiled.

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AutoTopNL review of the 2021 M5 Competition

 

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BMW M5 CS Faster Than Porsche 911 GT3 Around Lausitzring​

BMW has not even announced the M5 CS but we already know a fair bit about it and now we know for certain that it is (and will be) a serious force to be reckoned with on the road and on the track.

The BMW M team recently allowed the prototype to hit the Lausitzring and the results were pretty damn impressive.

The regular M5 and M5 Competition are already absolute weapons on the road and even on track so you would expect the CS variant, a purpose-built, track-ready sports car to be even better right? Yes, you would be right and Sport Auto proved that by setting an impressive lap time of 1:31.88 around the Lausitzring.

BMW M5 CS Faster Than Porsche 911 GT3 Around Lausitzring

The BMW M team recently allowed the prototype to hit the Lausitzring and the results were pretty damn impressive.

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2021 BMW M5 Competition LCI Review // $120,000 Monster In A Suit - Throttle House

 

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BMW M5 Competition 1,000hp v Audi RS3 800hp v Porsche 911 Turbo S - Drag Race - Carwow

 

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BMW confirms M5 CS will be unveiled in early 2021​

BMW M boss, Markus Flasch, teases details of the most powerful M5 on an Instagram post

The most powerful M5 was briefly teased in an Instagram post by BMW M boss Markus Flasch, who revealed the output of the car's engine. The 626bhp total puts it ahead of the M5 Competition’s 616bhp and will mean a 0-62mph time very close to three seconds dead.

A sign in the background of the Instagram post had the words ‘You shall drift everyday’ written on it, giving a clue as to how BMW sees this car performing.

Coupled with a confirmed weight loss of 70kg over the M5 Competition, it means the M5 CS will be the most focused M5 yet. Details of exactly where BMW has trimmed the weight from remain scarce at this stage, but Flasch did confirm that the M5 CS will feature carbon bucket seats, like in the M3 and M4. However, unlike a lot of lightweight specials, the M5 CS will still feature rear seats so it appears that practicality hasn’t been completely sacrificed for the sake of performance.

BMW M5 CS: 626bhp super saloon leaks ahead of reveal | Autocar

Most powerful M5 surfaces on Instagram ahead of its official debut, revealing bespoke styling

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