BMW all-new M5

The German automaker has launched its sixth generation of its mid- to large-size luxury high-performance car, the BMW M5. The company says it perfectly mixes track racing capability with daily driving.

The latest model is equipped with a new generation S63 4.4-liter V8 M TwinPower Turbo engine and an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission. The M5 generates 441 kW and has peak torque of 750 Nm with an efficiency of 100.3 kW/L and carbon emissions of 254 g/km.

The car’s newly developed turbochargers, indirect air cooling and increased fuel injection pressure combine to increase power and torque. For track use, the M Steptronic system provides lightning-fast gear changes.

The Drivelogic system allows the driver to adjust the characteristics of the transmission to suit their personal preferences.

The new M5 accelerates from 0-100 kph in 3.4 seconds, and 0 to 200 kph in 11.1 seconds, surpassing all previous models. The M xDrive, developed by BMW M GmbH, can be adjusted to deliver sporting agility as desired. The driver has five configurations to choose from, all with traction control modes.

The M engineers have redesigned the broader front side panels and front bumper trim to include larger apertures for the air feeding the cooling systems and brakes. The M-specific designed bonnet is made from aluminum with sculpted lines which extend to the lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced plastic roof.