Just a few months before the car’s official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW has decided it was time to reveal the official specs on the fifth generation M5 sports sedan. After seeing the first concept version at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show, now we can see the M5 in all its glory. And we sure like what we are seeing.
The M5 name was used for the first time back in 1984, but since then, the car has evolved into an impressive sedan that combines track potential with the comprehensive practicality of a luxurious business sedan. The new generation brings a high-revving 4.4-liter V8 engine with an M TwinPower Turbo package that delivers an impressive 560 hp at 6,000 ? 7,000 rpm and a peak torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. The model will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and, when the speed limiter is removed, is capable of hitting an impressive top speed of 190 mph. Despite these impressive performance numbers, the car will deliver an estimated fuel economy of 28.5 mpg.
UPDATE 07/05/2011: Bimmerblog has released new videos on the BMW M5. The first shows Albert Biermann, Head of M Engineering, as he explains the main differences and improvements over the X5/X6M engine and the second goes into the brakes behind the M5. Check them out after the jump.
UPDATE 07/26/2011: BMW has unveiled a series of nine new videos of the M5 sports sedan. If you have the time, sit back and absorb driving shots, general views, and shots of the exterior and interior. Enjoy!
More details about the BMW M5 after the jump.
BMW M5 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 26 July 2011 15:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/2012-bmw-m5-ar100010.html
Enrico Bertaggia Tony Bettenhausen Mike Beuttler Birabongse Bhanubandh Lucien Bianchi
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