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The fifth generation of BMW‘s most successful high-performance saloon, which made its Middle East debut at the Dubai International Motor Show earlier this month, has gone on sale across the region.
The new M5 is a high-performance sports car with four doors and five seats – a further development of the concept originally initiated in 1984 with the first generation BMW M5.
The new model features a newly-developed BMW M 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 560bhp from 6,000-7,000rpm and a maximum of 680Nm of torque from 1,500rpm.
The result is a lag-free power delivery giving typical M car thrust whilst delivering an improved balance between performance and fuel consumption.
The new BMW M5 can go from 0-100km in 4.4 seconds and the car’s top speed is limited to 250km, but can be raised to 305km with the M Driver’s Package.
The company says that fuel consumption has been cut by more than 30 per cent when compared to the previous model.
The latest M5 has agile handling due to its rear axle differential with Active M Differential lock, which enables a fully variable distribution of power between the rear wheels. Individually configured set-ups for the car can be chosen via the M Drive buttons on the steering wheel – changes can be made to the accelerator response, gearbox response, DSC modes, Dynamic Damper Control and information in the Head-Up Display.
Exterior styling cues of the new BMW M5 feature familiar M aesthetics, which reflects the car’s dynamic and sporty character, the company says.
Inside, the M sports seats are upholstered in Merino leather, and the cabin features a BMW Individual roof lining in Anthracite. There is also a four-zone climate control.
Customers can also give their new M5 a personal touch, as virtually the full range of options for the BMW 5 Series Saloon are available including a host of driver assistance systems.
Dr Joerg Breuer, managing director, BMW Group Middle East said: “The popularity and excitement of our BMW M models still continues to grow, however, driving a car boasting the M logo remains an exclusive experience.
“The design, comfort, technology and engineering of the new BMW M5 is very different from the predecessor model, and as a result, our importers have already received numerous orders from customers wanting to purchase it.”
