M5

The BMW M5 is a high performance version of BMW 5 Series -- Cars manufactured by BMW Motorsport. M5 versions of the E28, E34, E39 and E60 5-Series have been made. The first M5, based on the E28 5-Series, made its debut in the Amsterdam Motor Show 1984. It is the result of demand for a Cars with the load capacity of a saloon (sedan), but The overall performance of a sports car. He used the 535i Chassis and engine developments of the BMW M1. The M5 A handbuilt by Motorsport technicians and at its launch was the Production fastest saloon (sedan) in the world. The E60 M5 was introduced in 2004. He has a naturally aspirated 5.0 L S85 BMW V10 engine redlining at 8250 rpm and the development of a Maximum 507 PS (373 kW, 500 hp SAE). Other key features Raidie include an aluminum frame and a 7-speed manual SMG III Transmission. The car weighed the same as the E39 of 1800 kg. The BMW M5 and the new M6, have been designed to use the new SMG III electro manual transmission. Therefore, they Now only be offered with the new transmission. It Was a parent outcry among supporters and the buyer at this base -- -- Was Announced however, BMW has announced the availability of A 6-speed manual transmission in the North American markets. Performance 373 kW (507 PS) 0-60 mph - 4.7 s. Maximum speed: 250 km / h (155 mph) (Electronic Limited), 330 kph (205 mph) (without electronic Limiting) Road and Track 0-60 February 2006 tested in 4.1 seconds