Want a car with Supercar performance and driving character but have a family of four?No problem,BMW has created the BMW M5 a supercar with 4 doors.
The M5 was no ordinary BMW or an ordinary supercar.As a BMW it was unique because it was handbuilt,as a supercar,it was unique because it sat 4 in great comfort.The introduction
of the touring bodystyle(estate to you and me) increased the practicality of this highly acclaimed supercar.To me this is the car which defines the phrase 'The Ultimate Driving Machine'.
The BMW ///M5 Saloon
The BMW M5 Technical Specs
The M5 was available in 2 bodystyles, Saloon and Touring.
1st Version
- Engine:3535 cc,in-line 6,12 valves
- Gearbox:5 speed manual
- Maximum power output:315hp/6900rpm
- Top speed:Electronically limited to 250Km/h
- 0-100km/h:6.3s
2nd Version
- Engine:3795 cc,in-line 6,24 valves
- Gearbox:5 speed manual
- Maximum power output:340hp/6900rpm
- Top speed:Eletronically limited to 250Km/h
- 0-100km/h:5.9s
- Visual Differences: Not much to distinguish the 2nd version from the 1st one.The only way is the new 'M System II' alloy wheels.It also has wider rear tyres.Also,this was the first M5 available in the touring bodystyle.
Technical Differences:The car gained 24 valves and an increase in engine capacity.This equates to a higher power output.
3rd Version
- Engine:3795cc,in-line 6,24 valves
- Gearbox:6 speed manual
- Maximum power output:340hp/6900rpm
- Maximum Torque output:295ib ft/4750 rpm
- Top speed:Eletronically limited to 250Km/h
- 0-100km/h:5.9s
- Visual Differences:Signiture BMW kidney Grille now wider.New paint colours and newly designed 18" 'M Parallel Spoke' alloy rims.Wider tyres than 2nd version
Technical Differences:Adaptive M suspension and Electronic Damper Control(EDC) added to make the M5's ride more comfortable while retaining the M5 wonderful handling.Massively powerful brakes and a new 6 speed manual transmission were added.New M wing mirrors from the M3 available optionally.(on the M5,I think that the standard wing mirrors look better.)
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