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BMW M5F90

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Engine / Exhaust

• 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds
• 0-124 mph in 11.1 seconds
• 4.4-liter V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology
• 600 hp from 5,700 to 6,600 rpm
• 553 lb-ft peak torque from 1,800 to 5,700 rpm
• M Driver's Package hits 189 mph (155 mph standard)
• Efficient, Sport and Sport Plus settings
• Twin-scroll turbochargers with 24.46 psi boost
• Maximum injetion pressure of 350 bar (up from 200 bar)
• Oil pan with a small front sump and new indirect charge air cooling units which are 20% smaller than predecessor yet more effective.
• Oil supply system uses fully variable, map-controlled pump
• Optimized cross-bank exhaust manifolds
• Exhaust reduced 11 lbs (by way of fitting a Helmholtz resonator)
• Flap-controlled exhaust system controlled by selected driving mode
• New M Sound Control button allows independent control of exhaust flaps

Transmission / M xDrive all-wheel-drive

• Front wheels only deliver power when rear wheels are not able to transmit any more torque to the road and additional tractive force is required.
• Active M Differential
• 3 DSC Modes: 4WD, 4WD Sport, 2WD
• 4WD gives maximum traction while still allowing some slip at rear wheels
• 4WD Sport sends more torque to the rear and rear wheel slip is increased allowing for more oversteer and slip angle
• 2WD = pure rear-wheel-drive mode
• 8-speed M Steptronic transmission
• Torque converter lock-up clutch fully engages, proving instantaneous response
• Shift mapping controlled with Drivelogic rocker switch
• In manual mode, no automatic upshifts at rev limiter

Chassis / Suspension

• M-specific Variable Damper Control (Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus modes)
• M Servotronic steering (incl. three driving modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus)
• Chassis tuned to achieve neutral steering behavior with linear build-up of transverse loads across the full range of lateral acceleration
• M-specific double-wishbone suspension front axle with increased track width (64.02 in. versus 63 in. on standard 5 Series)
• M-specific five-link rear suspension
• Firmer anti-roll bars and new toe links with stiffer rubber mounts
• M5-specific elastomer bearings on rear axle mounts
• Steel X-brace and an aluminum transverse strut at rear axle
• Aluminum tower-to-bulkhead and tower-to-frontend strut braces

Wheels / Tires / Brakes

• 275/40R 19 front and 285/40 R 19 rear tires are specially homologated for the new M5
• Standard 19-inch five-double-spoke cast light-alloy wheels in polished Orbit Grey (front: 9.5x10, rear: 10.5x19)
• Optional 20-inch seven-double-spoke wheels in black or polished black (front tires: 275/35 R 20, rear tires: 285/35 R 20)
• Standard M compound brakes are significantly lighter than conventional cast iron units
• 15.55 x 1.41 in. perforated, inner-vented 6-piston fixed calipers
• 14.96 x 1.10 [in] perforated, inner-vented single-piston floating calipers
• Optional M carbon ceramic brakes with front 6-piston fixed calipers (15.74 x 1.49 in.) and rear single-piston floating calipers (14.96 x 1.10 in.)
• Ceramic brakes reduces unsprung weight by 50.7 lbs

Exterior

• Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof
• Aluminum hood
• Rear diffuser, side skirts, the M rear apron, M exterior mirrors and M rear spoiler
• Hexagonal central front air intake (incorporate oil cooler)

Interior / Technology

• Red starter button
• Two red-painted M1 and M2 buttons next to gearshift paddles
• M1/M2 buttons configurable to control M xDrive, DSC, engine, transmission, damper, steering and M view in HUD
• Extended merino leather standard
• Race style bucket M multifunction seats with illuminated M5 logo
• Aluminum trim with carbon-structure
• Standard with all driver assistance systems featured in standard 5 Series

Limited BMW M5 First Edition

• "First Edition" special-edition model
• Limited to 400 examples worldwide (50 for the U.S.)
• Available starting Spring 2018
• Frozen Dark Red Metallic paintwork
• Individual high-gloss Shadow Line trim
• Kidney grille, M gills and four tail pipes come in high-gloss black
• M Sports Exhaust System
• 20-inch seven-double-spoke light-alloy wheels in black
• Piano Finish Black interior trims
• Plaque on center console indicating the car's production number ("M5 First Edition 1/400")
• Available with full-leather upholstery in Smoke White with red contrast stitching

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[sdshah]

3.2 seconds. Holy shit.

[deemo319]

I think this has serious potential to lead in a very strong segment as BMW intends it to.

[Phatcat]

Originally Posted by deemo319

I think this has serious potential to lead in a very strong segment as BMW intends it to.

Never had any doubt about it after seeing both the new Porsche Panamera and E63 S came in even heavier than the previous generation, both over 2000 Kg.

They are going after a different sort of buyers.

The official weight is listed at 1930 Kg, F10 is 1945 Kg, that's pretty impressive considering they have now added a AWD system.

[Jez_zza]

Oh boy !!! That's fast ... real real fast .. want

[yousefnjr]

I understand the blasphemy as much as the next guy but damn... performance hard to argue against

[stefan]

AWD and an 8sp auto. More about numbers than fun.

[ASAP]

I like it as a whole but the interior to me is just an utter mish mash of a lot of things... the m buttons and that shifter just seem off... auto tranny doesnt help either.... we'll have to see how it drives.

[Law]

While the overall shape and profile is very similar to the F10, this is still a very good looking car.
The F10 was a handsome machine anyway, so any evolutionary similarities in appearance aren't necessarily bad.

I may be in the minority, but I think the front looks badass.
If anything, it's the rear that's a tad awkward.

[Jason]

Videos are live!

[bmbweber]

Would've liked to see some aggressive fenders like the F80...

[mookie45]

Yasss, BMW got this one right!

[Ffs630]

Too big!

[X6DB]

Looks great!

[vicslick146]

Is it me or does each generation of M5 seem like we're getting less and less value, to the point where the F90 feels like a ripoff..? The M5 used to be... I dunno, special? We used to get bespoke engines and transmissions and suspensions... The E39 engine had 8 individual throttle bodies... The E60 was a freegin V-10 that revved to 8500 rpm! With the F-10, was disappointed the engine was largely sourced from the stock engine, but at least it had a high performance DCT tranny.... With the new M5, what the heck is the M-premium going towards exactly...? The profit margins for the F-90 must be through the roof.... Don't get me wrong, I'm sure the new car will be quick for sure, and I'm fully aware of that the sole purpose of any business is to make money, period. But as a long time m enthusiast and current F-10 driver, it's just a little sad I guess.....

[Crashnbrn5]

wowsers, SIGN me UP

[bimmer_335]

love the lines on the hood... why couldn't they put that hood on all G30s!!!!

[deemo319]

Originally Posted by Phatcat

Never had any doubt about it after seeing both the new Porsche Panamera and E63 S came in even heavier than the previous generation, both over 2000 Kg.

They are going after a different sort of buyers.

I think the competition within the luxury performance segment is excellent.

Previous and current performance sedans are typically laden with safety features, technology and all-wheel drive systems are not lightweights, and you as well other here know these types of cars transition from generation to generation with more of these attributes with increased weight as an underlying detriment.

Whatever weight that has been removed from the F90 M5 is a plus. The new Panamera looks refreshing in the metal since it's launch and Mercedes-AMG continues its push but without much emotion to its car. Although typical Mercedes-Benz, but they own the sound department.

It's the hideous Audi RS7 with its exotic car straight line acceleration, road holding and wet weather abilities that that I have to begrudgingly say leads this particular segment. With BMW M coming after them now, hard.

[somer]

Duno if anyone else noticed, but fuel tank capacity is down to 17.9 gallons (68L) vs 21.92 gallons (83L) in the F10. Stupid.

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Pulling a Mercedes with the 'First Edition' nonsense. Will wait to see it.

The shift lights in the heads-up display is nice.

[infamousq]

600 Hp are you kidding me....

[Jez_zza]

Originally Posted by somer

Duno if anyone else noticed, but fuel tank capacity is down to 17.9 gallons (68L) vs 21.92 gallons (83L) in the F10. Stupid.

let's hope it's a typo !