Expected in late 2011, the 2012 BMW M5 represents the next iteration of the manufacturer's sublime performance Motorsport-tuned luxury sedan. The fresh makeover Likely Will offer up a deeper front airdam, larger water intakes, side body creases more pronounced, extended side skirting and updated lightweight wheels. It revs to 7200 rpm.
Germany In typical fashion, the maximum velocity is limited to 155 mph, but opting for the M Driver's Pack increases the limit to 190 mph.
Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, known as M DCT in BMW M5 parlance. It offers a variety of automatic shift programs, as well as fully manual gear changes effected by nudging the shift lever or pulling on the wheel-mounted paddles, plus a Launch Control mode.
The outgoing car packed an utterly insane 5.0-liter V-10, the which made 500 hp at a screaming 7750 rpm. The present and future of the automotive industry-even in the salacious world of high-performance sedans über-sees-big, naturally aspirated engines are replaced by Smaller mills, force-fed water through a turbo-or supercharging. BMW M5 is no exception, banishing the wild V-10 from last generation to the history books, and installing a direct-injected, twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8. BMW North America Will advertise the powerplant at 560 hp.
The following is a performance-capsule review of the 2010 BMW M5. It is based on our analysis of 48 published reviews and test drives.
The 2010 BMW M5 flies like a bat out of hell. Test drivers, however, That report its handling dynamics make it more Suitable for the track circuit than city streets. According to Left Lane News, "The BMW M5 sedan is the hot ticket for the enthusiast driver Who Needs a four-door sedan but wants performance on the far side of legal speeds, is comfortable with cutting-edge technology, and does not mind low fuel efficiency.
