IND | F90 M5 First Baseline Dyno (Post-Break In)

IND-Distribution · 04-03-2018, 05:23 PM

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BMW's S63 powertrain has helped define the meaning of having a turbocharged motor in an M car. The latest version powering the new F90 M5 pushes the limits of the twin-turbocharged 4.4L V8 motor yet further promising 600hp and 553lb/ft of torque. The 8-speed transmission paired with the newly adjustable drivetrain ensures the car’s abilities can be adjusted to nearly any driver’s preferences.

Once break in service was completed, we stopped to visit our friends at AMS Performance. Curious to see how accurate BMW’s numbers were on the car while still 100% stock, we hopped on the scales then Dynojet and soon found out.

With the fuel tank approximately 7/8ths full of 93 octane, we weighed in at 4268lbs. BMW’s curb weight estimate at 4370lbs is nearly spot on.

We believe the car was grateful for the chilly weather this morning as we strapped down to the dyno, the AMS staff and ourselves not so much as rain and wind blew in through the open garage door.

Our best run was in 5th gear/AWD/Sport Plus - a surprising 625 whp // 608 lb/ft torque. In all settings power was linear, difference between Sport Plus and Efficient only being about 15hp. We did one run in 6th gear/RWD/Sport Plus and hit the speed limiter at about 152mph/244kph, power maxing out at 593whp // 578 lb/ft torque.

Using these power and weight figures as a benchmark, we’re incredibly excited to move forward with our project and see what the F90 M5 is capable of. Please enjoy our photos and video below.

esquire · 04-03-2018, 05:36 PM

Great results. Any idea why you're seeing better results on the sport suspension setting than the comfort setting?

onfireX5 · 04-03-2018, 06:10 PM

Dayum ! Thanks for sharing ! 93 octane for the win.

Pazzo009 · 04-03-2018, 06:12 PM

I apologize if I missed something but has it been determined if there is a power increase after 1st oil change. If so, what were the gains?

trackday96 · 04-03-2018, 06:34 PM

Good stuff; thanks ind! Would love to see what it's capable of with the M Performance package and the speed limiter removed.

uniqueMR · 04-03-2018, 06:34 PM

625 whp & 608 lb/ft torque

BG23 · 04-03-2018, 06:38 PM

Thanks IND - that power figure is crazy....but the torque number is insane.

I can't wait for my run in period to end

elitex · 04-03-2018, 07:22 PM

Wow. Crazy numbers!!!

MTHX · 04-03-2018, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elitex

Wow. Crazy numbers!!!

just had my car today ... it's a beast guy's

too fast for daily driving

elitex · 04-03-2018, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTHX

Quote:

Originally Posted by elitex

Wow. Crazy numbers!!!

just had my car today ... it's a beast guy's

too fast for daily driving

Lol. that's a good problem in my book.

MTHX · 04-03-2018, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elitex

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTHX

Quote:

Originally Posted by elitex

Wow. Crazy numbers!!!

just had my car today ... it's a beast guy's

too fast for daily driving

Lol. that's a good problem in my book.

prepare a budget for speeding tickets. it is so well insulated and the feeling of speed is not very present ... lol

TheRealOrosie · 04-03-2018, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esquire

Great results. Any idea why you're seeing better results on the sport suspension setting than the comfort setting?

I think he is referring to the throttle setting, not the suspension.

Sick numbers!!!

Bönz · 04-04-2018, 06:08 AM

Weight distribution: 54.8% front, 45.2% rear. Pretty much exactly what BMW published.

Don't understand what any of the settings have to do with output. Should be the same. The sport button only changes throttle mapping, not engine output at WOT.

In any case, these are some serious results.

onfireX5 · 04-04-2018, 06:58 AM

It does cause the exhaust baffle to open. At some point at wot I’d expect it to open either way.

Bönz · 04-04-2018, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onfireX5

It does cause the exhaust baffle to open. At some point at wot I’d expect it to open either way.

Agreed.

RPiM5 · 04-04-2018, 10:45 AM

Thank you IND for creating these metrics. I was more so interested in the curb weight figure. You guys have conducted the research and now things are now known for sure. Some automotive journalists have published that the F90 was exactly 33lbs lighter than the F10, we can see now that this was pretty much spot on.

Also, thanks to your research, it looks like my earlier research was spot on as well when I discovered the weight distribution. So now you've proved it's pretty much 55% front and 45% rear, which as I pointed out earlier is worse than the F10 M5, all thanks to that AWD system.

I also love that you guys at least posted some pictures with the standard 19" wheels, which I think look good. I doubt however that you guys will be keeping them on for long.

Also interesting to really see the design of the underside to include the stock exhaust system. I wonder what the center muffler thing does. Also you can see there is no more support brace that the F10 uses near the differential, that goes underneath the exhaust, but they've added some new crossbeams for support in the mid section it seems. Pretty interesting.

Dyno's aside, I appreciate your guys attention to detail in other metrics. Thank you.

Bönz · 04-04-2018, 10:49 AM

That middle thing is a Helmholtz resonator. Has to do with tuning the sound and controlling resonant frequency.

Bönz · 04-04-2018, 10:58 AM

So now the F90s are coming with Yokohamas? God I hope I get the Michelins.

RPiM5 · 04-04-2018, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bönz

That middle thing is a Helmholtz resonator. Has to do with tuning the sound and controlling resonant frequency.

Interesting. I've noticed that F90 stock exhaust system does have a slightly different pitch that the F10 M5 Exhaust. Thanks!

onfireX5 · 04-04-2018, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPiM5

Interesting. I've noticed that F90 stock exhaust system does have a slightly different pitch that the F10 M5 Exhaust. Thanks!

Here are a couple of inside pics I took with my scope. The left exhaust pipe has a smooth transition from the electric valve all the way through the muffler to the 3" main pipe. The right pipe necks down inside the muffler in a chamber prior to the 3" feed pipe. Great M design for maximum exhaust flow with the valve open, and quiet with it closed. Not much, if any, horsepower left on the table buy this design. Deeper and louder exhaust sound will be the main aftermarket benefit.

TheRealOrosie · 04-04-2018, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bönz

So now the F90s are coming with Yokohamas? God I hope I get the Michelins.

Depends. Did you get the 19's or 20's?

F85MTuNED · 04-04-2018, 12:44 PM

Wow.. I didn't get a chance to read threw thread so sorry for asking a stupid question but.. this was bone stock or ??

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