General • Newest in a BMW M tradition that began in 1984 (US version introduced in 1988 model year); 4th-generation M5 (3rd generation was offered in U.S. in 2000-2003) • Sports car and luxury sedan in one exciting vehicle • Powered by an all-new 5.0-liter, 500-hp V-10 engine via an also all-new 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox • Produced in small numbers at BMW’s Dingolfing, Germany factory • Production for U.S. began in September 2005; available at U.S. BMW centers beginning in October • Base price $81,895 including destination and handling charge
What’s new/features that distinguish M5 from BMW 550i Power & performance • 5.0-liter V-10 engine – 500 hp, 383 lb-ft. torque (previous M5: 4.9-liter V-8, 394 hp, 368 lb-ft.) • All-new 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox, first SMG designed “from scratch” as an SMG; incorporates DRIVELOGIC shift programming in evolved, refined form • M Variable Differential Lock for enhanced traction and handling • Specially modified and calibrated front and rear suspension • Electronic Damping Control (EDC) – first appearance in a BMW M model; three modes (Comfort , Normal and Sport) • Special M5 steering system: “quicker” than 5 Series, two levels of Servotronic power assist tied to EDC modes What’s new/features that distinguish M5 from BMW 550i Power & performance (cont.) • Compound, cross-ventilated disc brakes – BMW’s largest-dimensioned, most powerful brakes ever – with 2-piston front calipers • 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear M Radial Spoke alloy wheels with 255/40ZR-19 front / 285/35ZR-19 rear performance tires • BMW M-calibrated Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with selectable M Dynamic Mode • MDrive (submenu in iDrive system): allows driver to combine personal preferences into a single setting, selectable via button on steering wheel – • Three levels of engine power and throttle response • SMG DRIVELOGIC shift-program settings • DSC modes and de-activation • EDC/steering settings • Settings of available Head-Up Display (standard or M) • Active Seat Backrest settings (three programs for optional M Multi-function Seats; see Options)
Exterior design & function • Front bumper/spoiler/air-intake ensemble • Traditional BMW M side “gills” • 19-in. BMW M Double Spoke wheels • Unique rocker panels (side sills) with sharp accent line • Standard Satin Chrome Shadowline side-window trim • M exterior mirrors, shaped to enhance aerodynamics and reduce wind noise • Distinctively shaped lower section of trunklid • Rear bumper/spoiler/diffusor ensemble • Four round stainless-steel exhaust outlets • Four unique BMW M colors
What’s new/features that distinguish M5 from BMW 550i (cont.) Ergonomics, luxury & convenience • Doorsill trims with M5 logo • Unique speedometer and tachometer dials – • Red indicator needles • Specific scales (speedometer to 200 mph/300 km/h, tachometer to 9000 rpm) • M logo on tachometer face • Oil-temperature gauge in tachometer face • Short, illuminated SMG selector/shift lever • Power, DSC, EDC and SMG mode switches on center console • MDrive submenu in iDrive control system • Heated M sport front seats standard (16-way driver’s/14-way passenger’s power adjustment including 4-way lumbar) • Extended Leather upholstery with Merino leather, BMW’s finest grade – • Additional leather includes center section of instrument panel, center console/armrest, handbrake boot, upper door panels and door armrests • Full Leather and Perforated Full Leather optional • Unique BMW M color selection • Brushed Aluminum Shadow interior trim standard, choice of two optional woods • Anthracite-color headliner (with Full Leather interior, in Alcantara material)
Options • M Multi-function Comfort front seats with – • Active Backrests • Power shoulder support • Active head restraints • Active Seat Ventilation, including perforated leather upholstery (requires M Multi-function Comfort seats and Perforated Full Leather) • Comfort Access • Soft-close doors (available as of spring 2006 production) • Full Leather upholstery, with leather on expanded area of instrument panel; roof pillars and headliner in Alcantara material • Olive Carrara Natural wood interior trim (no extra cost) • Walnut Madeira red-brown wood interior trim (no extra cost) • M Head-up Display • Rear-spoiler delete
BMW M powertrain details • 500-hp V-10 engine delivers spectacular performance: 0-60 mph in 4.5 sec., top speed 155 mph (electronically limited): • Engine redline is 8250 rpm • 10 individual, electronically controlled throttles • Ionic-current knock control • G-sensitive lubrication • Aluminum cylinder block and heads, ultra-rigid bedplate construction • 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox with DRIVELOGIC offers driver 6 Sequential (manual) shift programs, 5 automated programs, and other functions for optimum performance and driving characteristics • 6-speed manual transmission to be available in the fall of 2006
Safety & security • Dual front-impact 2-stage Smart Airbags with dual-threshold deployment • Interlocking door anchoring system for side impacts • Standard front-seat side-impact airbags • Optional rear-seat side-impact airbags and rear safety belts with automatic tensioners • Front and rear Head Protection System • Battery Safety Terminal – helps prevent possible short circuit after accident impact • Coded Driveaway Protection for theft deterrence • Alarm system with interior motion detector • BMW Assist – BMW’s comprehensive system of customer services and in-car telematics, standard (after 1st year, customer pays annual subscription fee)
