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This December will see the fifth generation of the world’s most successful high-performance saloon arrive in the Middle East region.
The BMW Group promises its new M5 combines compelling track performance with the comprehensive practicality of a luxurious business saloon.
The sports car boasts four doors and five seats, a further development of the concept originally initiated in 1984 with the first generation BMW M5.
It features the world premiere of a newly-developed high-performance, high-revving, 4.4-litre V8 engine with an M Twin Power Turbo package. With twin-turbo technology, direct petrol injection and fully variable valve control, the V8 engine produces 560hp from 6,000-7,000rpm and a maximum of 680Nm of torque from 1,500rpm.
The new M5 is capable of accelerating to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250km/h, but can be raised to 305km/h with the M Driver’s Package. Thanks to use of extensive efficient dynamics technology, including ‘auto start-stop’ and ‘brake energy regeneration’, fuel consumption is cut by more than 30 per cent when compared to the previous model.
The front bumper has large air intakes to feed the engine and cool the brakes, the athletically flared wheel arches emphasise the wide track and the aerodynamically optimised rear bumper features a diffuser between the two pairs of twin exhausts. The side view is dominated by the unique double-spoke 19-inch light-alloy wheels.
Its sports seats are upholstered in Merino leather, and the cabin features an individual roof lining in Anthracite. Four-zone automatic climate control ensures all occupants remain comfortable.
Customers can also give their new BMW M5 the personal touch, since virtually the full range of options for the BMW 5 Series saloon are available including a host of driver assistance systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive.
Commenting on the upcoming launch of the new model, Joerg Breuer, managing director, BMW Group Middle East, said: “The number of customers who choose to purchase a BMW M model still continues to grow. However, driving a car boasting the M logo remains an exclusive experience.
“The new BMW M5 is a very different car from its predecessor in terms of design, comfort, technology and engineering, so we are confident that it’s going to be well received.”
The price will be revealed shortly.
