BMW M5

BMW took the automobile engineering to a new level by designing vehicle and modifying them into high performing vehicle under the same roof. The BMW M division of BMW manages the motorsport car designing and it often takes in cars from other departments and creates high performance versions of them. BMW M5 is one such car which was morphed form the BMW 5 series executive car.
This car was undeniably the fastest sedan at least back when it was released back then. The design of the latest version of BMW M5 is more on the sleeker look appeal instead of the curvy features its sibling BMW M3 is known for. Together however these two cars set new standards in terms of what to look forward to in the motorcar luxury vehicles. Powered with a V8 petrol engine, the car is a winner in terms of performance. The looks of the vehicle are rather splendid due to the simple fact that they are out of the BMW M factory. All the cars coming out of that garage come with a unique blend of class and mass appeal, they are sporty yet they seem executive. One might confuse their looks to be more of a regular luxury sedan but these bad boys pack in them some of the most impressive features automobile industry ever witnessed.

BMW M5 has elegance at the core of its design. The exteriors reflect the true DNA of 5 series. The M5 logo with the tri colour band is however visible every here and there making the vehicle ever so desirable.
The kidney grille is more elegant and the chrome lining just makes it a picture perfect for the front fascia. Sporting a subtle motorsport car persona here and there, the luxury ride is essentially what it is, a luxury sedan for executive rides. But it is designed in a way that it would not be out of place even on a dirt race or usual race track.

The interiors of BMW M5 come with the perfect mix of sport and elegance. The interiors feature lightweight sporty and ergonomic seats which fit the body perfectly like a custom made tuxedo. The steering wheel offers a firm grip and the arm rest on the side in the front row fits perfectly with the gear box section followed by the music system.
The display is elegant and filled with black, the interiors ooze out class and elegance. The controls however have a different story to tell all together. With their intricate control clusters, the instrument panels reminds one of a cockpit seen in spaceships. The interiors as a whole are very much similar to that of the BMW M3, though the aesthetic and texture alterations are apparent here and there. The interiors also offer luxurious spacing with spacious leg room and generous headroom. The music system and the interior air conditioner vents are positioned in the front as well as rear to enable a complete cooling experience to the passengers. Redefining the already class defining 5 series, the BMW M5 brings out one of the best interiors by BMW.

BMW M5 comes with an M twin turbo V8 petrol engine. The engine is capable of generating a maximum output of 560 bhp while the torque reaches a peak of 680 Nm. The vehicle can hit the 100 kmph mark in mere 4.3 seconds. However a different package with tweaked engine is offered to give out more specified performance. Names the Competition Package, this version gives out a maximum output of 575 bhp while the pick up becomes a tad more quicker with the car hitting a speed of 100 kmph in merely 4.2 seconds. The vehicle’s gifted 8 cylinder engine is capable of generating these power figures due to its connection to a linear power curve that has extreme thrust of a double turbocharger.
The intercoolers and the company’s patented TwinScroll charging technique enable the vehicle to have a better response rate resulting in improved overall efficiency. The engine reacts to even the slightest of the touch by the accelerator and due to the Valvetronic and high precision injection, the vehicle manages to hit high speeds and ground breaking performance in general. The car also comes with the acclaimed BMW EfficientDynamics which helps in measuring features such as Auto Start Stop and Brake Energy Regeneration. In the competition package however one can gind the engine increased by harnessing the upper rev range.

The vehicle offers an average of 10.1 kmpl and the CO2 emissions are decent enough at 232 gms emitted per km. These are impressive considering the elite stature of the vehicle. These figures are possible due to the lightweight manufacturing and effective fuel injection system. Brake energy regeneration also allows the vehicle to convert the kinetic energy into electrical energy so that the car can hit high speeds without relying much on the fuel consumption. This technique will be more effective for Indian roads since this allows all the energy generated during traffic, etc. to be stored for later usage.

The BMW M5 comes with the legendary M Carbon Ceramic Brakes. This system is a non corrosive braking solution that offers a butter smooth braking experience despite the high speeds the vehicle hits. The company assures that the vehicle is the best it has ever released, with its performance. While BMW 5 Series was elegant and great in its own right, the pleasure of riding a BMW M5 is in every way unique. The braking system improves the driving dynamics with their lightweight, significantly reduced rotation and unsprung masses existence. The main scenario where the real prowess of the vehicle can be seen is during the rides in some of the most weird environments. Be it extreme heat or drowning water on the roads, the braking system manages to stop the vehicle always on time and always with enough control. The Active M differential also allows the vehicle to have control over its driving and this in turn helps the vehicle have a superior stability.

The exact figures of the engine performance in terms of the horse power and torque are already discussed, now a few features that are exclusive to BMW M5 and make it a desirable vehicle are discussed. The car comes with the optional BMW Night vision which allows the driver to see in the dark in the screen. Other than this the car is also gifted with anti dazzle high beam assistant which has a range of 400 m to detect risks of any approaching vehicle so as to track the adaptable headlights accordingly. The car also comes with M Servotronic and M Chassis both of which allow the vehicle to have a superior handling than its sibling 5 series. The competition package however has minor specifications in terms of altered suspension system etc.

BMW M5 might seem too much for some to handle. Compared to BMW M5, M3 does seem a better alternative, however the performance offered by M5 is unmatched even by M3.

BMW M5 has key competitors in terms of Audi R8 and E63 AMG. However both these vehicles lack the subtle Sedan appeal of BMW.