500BHP V10 | 0-60 : 4.7 | 19" Wheels | 7 Speed SMG | 19"s
Shame its so damn fugly from the side though...
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The new M5 is the first series-production sedan to receive its power from a free-revving ten-cylinder engine. The number 5 is significant, as the engine displaces 5.0 liters and produces 500 bhp with a maximum torque of at least 500 Nm. It goes without saying that these figures promise to deliver exceptional performance. In fact, the engineers predict the sedan will be capable of 0-62 mph in well under 5 seconds, with 125 mph coming up in around 13 seconds.
It is not merely the figures that are impressive, but also the technology that makes them possible. This specially-developed engine incorporates the best of BMW M engone technology, such as high-pressure VANOS, individual throttle butterflies, engine electronics developed by BMW's own engineers, and traverse force-regulated oil supply.
Not only has the Concept M5's engine descended from Formula 1 racing, so too has its drivetrain. The BMW Concept M5 stands out from others by offering the most innovative drive concept in its class. Gearchanges are handled through a completely new 7-speed SMG gearbox with origins in F1.
Power is nothing with the ability to control it. The Concept M5 continue to pursue the concept of lightweight construction to achieve exceptional levels of both longitudinal and lateral dynamics, and should offer the best power-to-weight ration in this segment of the market. Based on the excellent all-aluminum suspension already in use on the new 5- and 6-Series, BMW's engineers have designed the Concept M5 for maximum comfort, whether cruising the open highway, navigating busy urban traffic, or putting it through its paces on the Nurburgring. Specially-tuned DSC and a variable M-type limited-slip-differential further ensure optimum driving behavior in all situations.
Enhancing both the appearance and the handling of the car, the Concept M5 rides on special light-weight alloy wheels. The rear wheels are a full 9 1/2 inches wide and wear specially-designed, extra-wide 285/35ZR-19 tires. At the front, 255/40ZR19 tires on 8 1/2 inch wide wheels are controlled by a newly designed Servotronic steering system. A reinforced braking system was developed especially for the Concept M5, enabling the driver to take full control of the engine's phenominal power.
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Shame its so damn fugly from the side though...
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]www.mwerks.com
The new M5 is the first series-production sedan to receive its power from a free-revving ten-cylinder engine. The number 5 is significant, as the engine displaces 5.0 liters and produces 500 bhp with a maximum torque of at least 500 Nm. It goes without saying that these figures promise to deliver exceptional performance. In fact, the engineers predict the sedan will be capable of 0-62 mph in well under 5 seconds, with 125 mph coming up in around 13 seconds.
It is not merely the figures that are impressive, but also the technology that makes them possible. This specially-developed engine incorporates the best of BMW M engone technology, such as high-pressure VANOS, individual throttle butterflies, engine electronics developed by BMW's own engineers, and traverse force-regulated oil supply.
Not only has the Concept M5's engine descended from Formula 1 racing, so too has its drivetrain. The BMW Concept M5 stands out from others by offering the most innovative drive concept in its class. Gearchanges are handled through a completely new 7-speed SMG gearbox with origins in F1.
Power is nothing with the ability to control it. The Concept M5 continue to pursue the concept of lightweight construction to achieve exceptional levels of both longitudinal and lateral dynamics, and should offer the best power-to-weight ration in this segment of the market. Based on the excellent all-aluminum suspension already in use on the new 5- and 6-Series, BMW's engineers have designed the Concept M5 for maximum comfort, whether cruising the open highway, navigating busy urban traffic, or putting it through its paces on the Nurburgring. Specially-tuned DSC and a variable M-type limited-slip-differential further ensure optimum driving behavior in all situations.
Enhancing both the appearance and the handling of the car, the Concept M5 rides on special light-weight alloy wheels. The rear wheels are a full 9 1/2 inches wide and wear specially-designed, extra-wide 285/35ZR-19 tires. At the front, 255/40ZR19 tires on 8 1/2 inch wide wheels are controlled by a newly designed Servotronic steering system. A reinforced braking system was developed especially for the Concept M5, enabling the driver to take full control of the engine's phenominal power.
