BMW M5 gets naked for the camera

[Dinesh]

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It was a long time a coming but the slow and tantalizing striptease of the new BMW M5 is finally over as the boys from Bavaria have let loose a flurry of official photos with some juicy details to go along with it as well.

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The epitome of the European super-sedan since its inception in 1985, the current M5 might have lost a couple of cylinders over its predecessor but it has definitely gained quite a few horses to more than make up for the lack of a wailing V10 up front. The addition of two twin-scroll turbochargers to the 4.4-liter V8, together with direct injection and a variable valvetrain, helps it push out a massive 560hp and 680Nm of torque. Not only is that about 10 per cent more power than the previous model, the power is more accessible as it kicks in earlier and the mill actually uses less fuel and emits less carbon into our cherished atmosphere.

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All that power is channeled to the rear wheels via seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that offers launch control, giving it a century sprint time of 4.4-seconds, as estimated by the automaker. Top speed is limited to 250km/h but the optional M Driver’s package makes the unlimited top speed of 306km/h a possibility.

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Just like any other BMW, the M5 is meant to be a driver’s car and the Active M electronic multi-plate limited-slip differential and stability control help to keep the car pointed in the right direction all the time.

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On the exterior, BMW has given the M5 the usual array of visual cues to separate it from its garden-variety brethren but this time around, everything is more subtle compared to the previous generation.

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Source: Autoblog

 

[Veloc]

Very beautiful look and engineering... Less fierce than the previous model though in terms of looks and engine.. Will miss that high revving screaming V10...

 

[rikmun]

Blue calipers! Yummy!

 

[skazareth]

looks kinda "good-guy"...but i still like it.
ok.. with this turbocharger thingy... can somebody enlighten me pls?

 

[t_danker]

BMW M5. From the orgasmic screams of the V10 to a forced-inducted V8. What's next? RWD to AWD? Then, change the BMW logo to Audi?

I'm just saying :)

 

[hksp]

looks better then the normal 5 series, some1 come out with bodykits pls

 

[wsukun]

there's a reason why they implement force induction as their (or any other manufactures) standard in the future. look at F1 recent plans of approach. try google some info and obviously i don't have time to post all the relevant links here.

 

[Ariel Katana]

there's a reason why they implement force induction as their (or any other manufactures) standard in the future. look at F1 recent plans of approach. try google some info and obviously i don't have time to post all the relevant links here.

Yeah, i agree with that. Technology will never stop shocking us with something new experience and implementation...

 

[t_danker]

Yeah, i agree with that. Technology will never stop shocking us with something new experience and implementation...

there's a reason why they implement force induction as their (or any other manufactures) standard in the future. look at F1 recent plans of approach. try google some info and obviously i don't have time to post all the relevant links here.

Yup, agreed. With all the regulations (environmental, fuel prices) imposed on car manufacturers lately, we will never get to see cars like the Ferrari F40 being built ever again. Just a little sad that they're taking away an important piece that defines the ///M badge, that's all.

Let's hope for the best!

 

[Veloc]

I know right? I mean I agree with their reason too. Nowadays, they're moving towards reduced capacity and rev but turbocharged. I love it. I love the torque biased nature too. And being very much a green guy, I support this. By right, everyone should as it is environmental and civical conscious. That makes sense...

But there is this part inside some enthusiast that doesn't go with sense. It craves for rev, screaming engines, character and soul. This doesn't make sense. Because it is not a matter of the mind. It is a matter of the heart. Like love. Cannot be explained, cannot be defined, cannot be understood unless one is infected with the same disease too.

if you know what I mean...