M5's new Laguna Seca video ensures it's still naughty by nature

[Tom]

Snap, Crackle and Pop easily defines the new BMW F10 M5 in the video above. The new Mon5ter, will no doubt set the standards for executive boy racer saloons. This time, they've ditched the high-revving 500bhp 5.0 V10 in favour of a torque inducing 560bhp 4.4 Twin turbo V8.



Whether or not cult followers would celebrate the change, only time will tell, though BMW M hardly ever disappoints. But I must say the previous E60 M5 somehow lack that savage punch the E39 M5 happily delivered. This new 300km/h Turbo M5 sounds really impressive and should finally put Porsche Turbos to shame.

• Zerotohundred: 4.4 seconds
• Engine: BMW V8 Twin Scroll Twin Turbo
• Displacement: 4,395cc
• Weight: 1870kg
• Power: 560hp @ 6,000rpm
• Torque: Peak 501lb-ft @at just 1500rpm
• Transmission: 7-speed DCT or 6-speed manual (possible)
• Fuel consumption: 9.9 litres/100 km (average)
• Top speed: 250kmh / 305kmh (in M-mode)
• Rear Differential: Active M
• Tyres: 265/35 ZR 20 & 295/30 ZR 20

BMW M5 on Track at Laguna Seca - YouTube



Expect BMW's luxurious cabin yet includes naughty buttons for would-be thrill seekers



New side gills for the new M5



Big brakes as standard as usual but kiddish label on caliper



Analog instrumental gauges remain, includes intuitive digital indicators



Still a wolf in sheep's clothing



Aggressive air-dams a must

 

[Kimbo]

My god the exhaust note is orgasmic!

 

[Starkiller]

AMG exhuast note is forever king man

 

[zuruzuruz]

is there any aftermarket muffler that can produce almost identical to that exhaust note?? lol..

 

[Jeffsim1976]

i want one but no money leh...rob the bank...hahaha

 

[elsm80]

Oh no, now every new 5 series in KL is going to look like this. Boring.

Besides, Mercs have already been plying the big capacity turbo-ed engines for ages.

Sadly,BMW is finally losing the plot.

 

[lan evo]

My god the exhaust note is orgasmic!

nothing really that special beside the fast gearshifting sound..
dsg sounds similiar when shift

 

[jun_ng_1208]

Is it just me or the looks of the 5 series getting more and more like 3 series?

 

[VTEC LoVeR]

The fuel comsumption is less than RM 0.30/KM using Ron97 in Malaysia with 4.4L twin turbo and high HP... what the world now....

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i think now most of the automotive manufacturer will head to turbo system (follow the technology trend from F1). can with low engine repalcement with high output and low fuel consumption. like back to old age but with help of the latest technology. cheers...:hmmmm:

 

[hksp]

great car

 

[Cuppy]

Absolutely mind blowing, give it to G-Power and see how they toy with this. A min 700bhp that's for sure. lol