[Scott@Radar-Mirror.com]

Almost every BMW speedo I've seen indicates 5% higher than actual speed. 155 x 1.05 = 162.75 My E60 M5 cut off at 170.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by Aronis

I have read a few places that state the top speed limit is either 155 or 190? BMW's page. Other sources say the top speed limit is increased if you buy the M-Drivers Package - i.e. have a one day driving course with BMW. This seams a bit odd, as one day driving in a course like that is not going to make an average driver into some super driver! Nor will it be equivalent to 38 plus years of real driving experience?

Mike

Without M Drivers Pack, the "peak" limiter is 260km/h - 162mph but the Maximum Continuous Velocity Limit is 250km/h - 155mph when fully laden.

With M Drivers Pack, 305km/h - 190mph is the limit on the F90. Unlike the F10M CP* and G12 M760**, it wont sneak* let alone surge** past this in a Production Conformity car.

Now there is another catch...

TPMS (known internally as eTWiS) in conjunction with DSC, Axle Load Sensors, External Temp Sensors and iDrive Wheel and Tire settings ultimately dictate the maximum operating speed. This also provides near perfect speedo calibration and the value displayed is no more than 0.6% high at any given time.

I'm one of the instructors for the M Drivers Pack specific program which is focused specifically on the Ultra High Velocity "differences", but the locations these are done can limit the exposure unfortunately. A 1 day school certainly is not sufficient for anyone that has limited or no experience at 120mph +. A 190mph emergency stop on cold CCB's for a first timer is well...

[windtendo]

Originally Posted by lemetier

A 190mph emergency stop on cold CCB's for a first timer is well...

I almost shot coffee out of my nose reading this

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by windtendo

I almost shot coffee out of my nose reading this

Actually this is far more appropriate...

[Steeve19M5CP]

What is the top speed limiter on the F90 M5 competition? 189MPH?

[kdeleon]

Originally Posted by Steeve19M5CP

What is the top speed limiter on the F90 M5 competition? 189MPH?

156 mph. You need to still purchase the M Driver's Package if you have the limit raised to 189.

[Steeve19M5CP]

[QUOTE=kdeleon;24188823]156 mph. You need to still purchase the M Driver's Package if you have the limit raised to

I saw on a thread and link below both the M driver's and competition package have the 189MPH limit.....only the standard M5 has 155MPH limit ....nice!!

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...-ar183194.html

[kdeleon]

Originally Posted by Steeve19M5CP

Not correct....I saw on a thread and link below both the M driver's and competition package have the 189MPH limit.....only the standard M5 has 155MPH limit ....nice!!

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...-ar183194.html

Well, here is a link directly to BMW and not a third party site. It has two speed limits for the M5 Competition. 156 and [190]. The later has this disclaimer: "Top speed limited electronically. Figures in [ ] apply to vehicles with performance tires and increased top-speed limiter." The "increased top-speed limiter" is for the M Driver's Package. When you configure the car, that option specifically says "...experience a new level of power with your top speed limiter raised..."

https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/m-mo...fications.html

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by Steeve19M5CP

Not correct....I saw on a thread and link below both the M driver's and competition package have the 189MPH limit.....only the standard M5 has 155MPH limit ....nice!!

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...-ar183194.html

No.

M Driver's Pack (optional on both the std and comp) raises the limiter.

[devondragon]

also fwiw my F13 M6 speedo read about 8% higher than actual speed, however my F90 M5 Comp (with M Driver) reads within 1% of actual speed (GPS verified).

[Miko M]

Having mine removed next week

[devondragon]

Originally Posted by Miko M

Having mine removed next week

Nice! I hope to get mine removed this Summer

[themnmd]

Originally Posted by skyjunky

That almost killed me back in the 90s.
Emergency stop in a 3 series from 130mph to 60mph, the golf’s speed, by the time I slowed down to match the speed I was less than a car length from hitting him.
Scared the shit out of me, I’m convinced the ABS saved me that day.

Wow shit pants much

[Steeve19M5CP]

Originally Posted by lemetier

No.

M Driver's Pack (optional on both the std and comp) raises the limiter.

My bad so how do we get the limit removed after the fact by bmw....as to not tamper with ecu and void warranty

[devondragon]

Originally Posted by Steeve19M5CP

My bad so how do we get the limit removed after the fact by bmw....as to not tamper with ecu and void warranty

You can't. BMW won't remove the limit (afaik). You can buy the M Drive upgrade after delivery and they will code it up to 189 MPH/305 KPH. If you want it GONE you have to use a 3rd party ECU flash...

[th3hitman316]

I got up to 193 before slowing down, i really believe 200 is possible with the car stock

[Steeve19M5CP]

Originally Posted by th3hitman316

I got up to 193 before slowing down, i really believe 200 is possible with the car stock

You purchased the M drivers pack?

[CarlosM4]

I have done 314 km/h or 195mph. It stopped pulling at that speed. But I reckon even without limiter it would max at 325-330. Keep in mind I was on an airstrip with 2.5 miles of room.

It had a speed trap at 1/2mile, 1mile, 2miles and 2.5miles
Mine has M Drivers Package

[soooma]

Got the ///M Driver's package so around 190mph, but in USA will never use that!!

[utsteve98]

The 189mph speed limit is probably irrelevant for 95 percent of US buyers. No place to even safely and legally do 155. Of course there are those few that have access to special facilities like old air strips.

[themnmd]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spee...y_jurisdiction

If you're in like In the desert south west in the middle of nowhere

[th3hitman316]

Originally Posted by Steeve19M5CP

You purchased the M drivers pack?

I have the First Edition, it comes with it.