BMW M5
The M5 is the most powerful and sporting variant of the BMW 5 Series. It has a V10 engine with 507 hp power. So far, could only be bought with bodywork saloon-by € 98,500 – since May 2007, will be available with bodywork family (Touring) for about € 101,500.
There are many models the size of the M5 having an engine this power. In Spain, just like there are two models for sale: the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG and Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG. They are more powerful, faster and consume slightly less, but are priced ten percent higher. Among the models with an engine over 450 hp-and with any body-being sold in Spain, the M5 is the most economical, after the Corvette Z06.
It has a slightly different exterior dimensions to those of other versions of the Series 5: 1 cm longer (4.86 m saloon and Touring). The trunk measured 500 l in both variants of bodywork.
Take a naturally aspirated engine of gasoline with ten cylinders in V to 90 degrees. It reaches maximum power of 507 hp at 7,750 rpm and maximum torque of 520 Nm at 6,100 rpm. Have variable distribution in the intake camshafts and the exhaust (bi-van), but no distribution Valvetronic (more).
BMW M5
With this engine, the M5 accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 4.7 s (0.1 plus Touring s) and has an average consumption of 14.8 l per 100 km.The maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h.
Although the technical characteristics BMW announces 250 mph, the maximum speed is something more real. The maximum speed you get when you press a button so that the maximum output reaches 507 hp; for normal use, you can opt to move with a maximum output reduced to 400 hp.
I pull back. The shifter (SMG III) is seven-speed automatic. The driver can choose between eleven programs operating (Drivelogic) that are distinguished because they change more or less quickly and rush more or less the marches. Six of these programs are available if you select the manual-handling by cams on the steering wheel-and five if you select the automatic.
As in the MGA II, there is a procedure ( “Launch Control”) for maximum acceleration in a booted without the wheels skid. It has a variable differential lock, according to BMW, “offers a high level of stability and traction, especially accelerating the departure of fast curves.
There is a button on the steering wheel that allows what is called BMW ‘MDrive. When pressed, can change (in terms of programming chosen by the driver)’s response to each engine throttle movement, change, the hardness of the buffer, operation stability control (DSC), the power level (400 or 507 hp) and the support they give cushions side of the seats (if they are adjustable).
BMW M5
The “MDrive” also modifies the information projected on the windshield: under normal conditions appear data speed, speed control, messages from the check-control and navigation system. Pressing the MDrive, only shows the engine speed and speed, which will blink when the time comes to change his motion.
Externally, the M5 is unlike other versions of the Series 5 by the bumper, side skirts and, like the M3, a few gratings in front fins to encourage ventilation vain engine. It also has some distinct design mirrors, quad exhaust outlet tires and 19 “.
After driving for about 200 km, the feeling is that the M5 is a car capable of going fast in all areas and also transported the driver and passengers very gently, without effort on the part of the driver. When driving slowly, a city at low revolutions, any passenger who is not fixed in detail, would only signs of his potential by the noise of the engine, which is not annoying. The suspension at its softest position is comfortable. The engine does not transmit vibrations and allows be conducted within the 1,500 rpm with great smoothness.
Among the items of equipment that has serial are: six air bags, stability control (DSC), leather upholstery, M sports front seats and heated with electricity regulation, climate control, control of the cruising speed, variable damping hardness ( EDC), xenon headlamps with self-adaptive headlamps, radio with CD player and alloy wheels M-19 inches.
Alternatively, it may have rear side airbags, multicontorno seats, heated rear seats, full leather upholstery, “Head up Display ‘interior mirror with automatic anti-glare, sliding roof, browser and Bluetooth connectivity for the mobile phone, among other things.
BMW M5
The M5 can not lead, for the moment, many elements of hardware that it may have other versions of the Series 5. You can not have night vision (in other versions have a range of up to 300 m), an improved iDrive with eight programmable buttons, auxiliary and USB connection to external sources of sound or a warning of involuntary change lanes ( “LDW” ). Nor can have active steering.
The LDW of the Series 5 alerts the driver, through a vibration in the steering wheel, which is leaving the lane (unless it enabled the corresponding intermittent). A camera installed on the windshield, at the height of interior mirror, recognizes the lines of the road. It operates at a speed exceeding 70 km/h.
Nor is available yet programmer speed active role or another with braking. The first keeps the distance with the vehicle in front and has a role “Stop & Go” to stop the march and restart automatically.
The second may also prepare the brakes to give the maximum braking power if it detects an obstacle and consider necessary action by the driver (which warns visual and sound) to stop the vehicle, the maximum deceleration that could provide alone is 4 m/s ².