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Price |
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Production |
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Engine |
4.4
liter V8 |
Weight |
4123
lbs |
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Aspiration |
twin
scroll turbocharging |
Torque |
502
lb-ft @ 1500 - 5750 rpm |
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HP |
560
hp @ 6000 - 7000 rpm |
HP/Weight |
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HP/Liter |
127.3 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
4.4
seconds |
Top Speed |
155
& 190 mph (limited) |
(from BMW Press
Release) Leading Power: The New BMW M5
A change in leadership
is nigh in the exclusive segment that brings together ultra-dynamic
business saloons with track-oriented drive and chassis technology.
The new BMW M5 is poised to build on the tradition of its
predecessors and once again redefine the performance experience
available in a four-door car. Displaying the conceptual harmony,
state-of-the-art technology and astonishingly dynamic handling for
which BMW M cars have become renowned, the fifth-generation BMW M5
stirs the passion of keen drivers for top performance and blends it,
in inimitable style, with the universal qualities of a top-class
premium saloon. The most powerful engine ever fitted in a
series-produced model from BMW M GmbH, the innovative Active M
Differential - which optimises power transfer to the rear wheels -
and model-specific chassis technology developed on the back of
extensive racing expertise all secure the BMW M5 a dominant position
in the high-performance saloon market.
The new BMW M5 is a high-performance sports car whose exceptional
dynamic potential is geared squarely to the demands of track use yet
which also sets a new benchmark in everyday driving with its supreme
touring comfort and innovative equipment features. It also sets the
pace in its class in terms of efficiency. The car's history of
success in a segment founded more than 25 years ago by the original
BMW M5 is set to continue in thrillingly contemporary style.
Under the bonnet of the
new BMW M5 lies a newly developed, high-revving V8 engine with M
TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology, a
cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Injection petrol direct
injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control), maximum
output of 412 kW/560 hp at 6,000 - 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 680
Newton metres (502 lb-ft) between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm. The
instantaneous power delivery and sustained thrust familiar from M
cars are the key to acceleration of 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4
seconds (0 - 200 km/h/124 mph: 13.0 seconds). Average fuel
consumption in the EU test cycle stands at 9.9 litres per 100
kilometres / 28.5 mpg imp (CO2 emissions: 232 g/km). While output
has increased by around 10 per cent and maximum torque is up by more
than 30 per cent, the new BMW M5 burns over 30 per cent less fuel
than its predecessor.
The significantly
improved balance between the performance-focused M experience and
the car's fuel consumption stems from the exceptionally impressive
efficiency of the new V8 engine and from far-reaching Efficient
Dynamics technology including the Auto Start-Stop function in
conjunction with the standard seven-speed M Double Clutch
Transmission Drivelogic. In order to channel the engine's imposing
power development into inspiring performance characteristics, the
new BMW M5 boasts chassis technology - including electronically
controlled dampers, M-specific Servotronic steering, a stability
control system with M Dynamic Mode and high-performance compound
brakes - developed on the back of racing expertise and tuned to the
output profile of the powerplant.
This technology combines
with model-specific design features - which make a direct
contribution to optimising the supply of cooling air and enhancing
aerodynamic characteristics - to create the conceptual harmony
typical of BMW M cars. The precise interplay of the drive system,
chassis and design has been refined in extensive and detailed
testing on the Nordschleife circuit at the Nurburgring, to ensure
unbeatable longitudinal and lateral acceleration, handling
characteristics and braking performance.
The interior design,
control concept and innovative equipment features of the new car
also play their part in creating the exclusive M experience. Sports
seats, an M leather steering wheel, and an M-specific instrument
cluster and centre console lend the cockpit a classical sports car
feeling. For the first time, two M Drive buttons have been fitted as
standard for the driver to call up the ideal car set-up for the
situation at hand. High-quality, precisely finished materials,
generous levels of space and the extensive range of equipment fitted
as standard generate the premium ambience - laced with cutting-edge
luxury - of a BMW 5 Series model. Added to which, customers can also
give their car the personal touch, since virtually the full range of
options for the BMW 5 Series Saloon are also available for the M5,
including a host of driver assistance systems and mobility services
from BMW ConnectedDrive.
Body design: hallmark M design
elements make a genuine contribution to meeting technical
requirements.
The design of the body
faithfully showcases the standout characteristics of the new BMW M5.
The dynamic proportions and stylishly authoritative appearance of
the BMW 5 Series Saloon has been further enhanced by the addition of
M-specific design features. The carefully selected modifications are
geared precisely to meeting the technical demands of the car, making
them a central element of the high-performance Saloon's overall
concept. The car's extraordinary potential is highlighted subtly and
with impressive authenticity by the distinctive design elements on
its front, sides and rear end.
The design of the front apron clearly embodies the supreme power of
the new V8 engine. The contour lines of the bonnet converge in a V
to the brand's hallmark double-kidney grille. The wide-spread
arrangement of the customary M black slats - like the three air
intakes in the lower section of the front apron - emphasise the
cooling air requirement of the engine behind the grille. The
arrangement of the air intakes over various levels creates an
impressive depth which underlines the dynamic, forward-thrusting
appearance of the Saloon.
Dynamically formed intakes ensure
precise airflow and optimum cooling.
The functional
significance of the forward-projecting central aperture is
emphasised by the width of the car, which spreads out towards the
road surface, and the protruding form of the contour lines. The two
side air intakes, meanwhile, have a dynamically curving form.
Positioned far to the outer edges of the car, they emphasise its
wide track and fill the spaces in the front apron the BMW 5 Series
Saloon normally reserved for foglamps. At the lower edge of the
front end, air-channelling flaps developed on the race track ensure
optimised aerodynamics.
The standard-fitted
bi-xenon headlights of the new BMW M5 generate daytime running light
with visually unique LED light rings. The indicator lights
positioned on the car's outer edges each consist of 10 LED units.
LED accent lights cut across the top of the customary BMW twin round
headlights to perfect the intent look - both during the day and in
night-time driving - characteristic of BMW models.
Prominently flared wheel arches,
three-dimensional gills, eye-catching side skirts.
The long wheelbase,
set-back passenger compartment and High-gloss Black side window
borders clearly accentuate the stretched silhouette of the new BMW
M5. Muscular flared wheel arches spotlight the wide track, which
helps gives the car its unshakable roadholding and impressive
lateral acceleration. Wheels sitting flush with the bodywork and
lowered suspension - a gift from the specially tuned chassis -
enhance the car's sporting presence when viewed from the side. The
model-specific 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design
also assist in this regard. The lightweight construction of the
optional 20-inch forged rims is highlighted by their five slim
double spokes. This design clears a line of sight to the
high-performance brakes with six-piston fixed callipers, hinting at
the precision with which the driver can adjust the car's handling.
Elsewhere, the front
side sections carry a fresh take on the hallmark M gills. The
three-dimensional shaping, a wide chrome frame and the free-floating
look of the indicator bar, which bears the M logo, give the intakes
an extremely deep-set look. The mirror casings are painted in body
colour, the mirror base and lower edge in High-gloss Black.
The side skirts of the
new BMW M5 also have a design very much of their own. A particularly
powerful bulge at the back end of the skirts and a crease rising
slightly to the tail divert the eye to the rear wheel arches - and
therefore to the driven axle of the high-performance model.
Broad, powerful tail generates
optimum airflow.
The design of the tail
provides an effective expression of the superior sports performance
and supreme roadholding of the new BMW M5. As with the BMW 5 Series
Saloon, the focus on the car's width through the predominance of
horizontal lines is lent additional emphasis by an athletically
formed rear apron. The bespoke rear apron of the M5 provides a fluid
transition into the wide wheel arches, drawing even more attention
to the drive forces channelled through the rear wheels.
A diffuser integrated
into the lower edge of the rear apron provides efficient airflow
through the back end of the underfloor section. A signature M
feature of the new BMW M5 is the twin-pipe exhaust system, whose
tailpipes are positioned wide to either side of the diffuser and
have likewise aerodynamically formed surrounds. The subtle
gurney-style rear spoiler on the boot lid also aids the car's
aerodynamics by providing additional downforce at high speeds, in
particular, and therefore contributing to the Saloon's assured
handling at all times.
The L-shaped rear lights
fit the brand's template, down to the distinctive night-time look.
Three LED-powered light strips shape the face of the
characteristically homogeneous units, and the direction indicators
and braking light are also fed by LED units. The reflectors are
arranged immediately below the rear lights. This is higher up within
the rear apron than they find themselves on the regular BMW 5 Series
Saloon and accentuates the car's powerful, muscular form
particularly strongly.
The drive system: high-revving V8
engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology
sets new standards in output and efficiency.
The new BMW M5 adds a
fresh, contemporary and fascinating angle to a variety of
distinctive features. This applies to both a vehicle concept now in
its fifth generation and the car's engine technology. For the first
time, a BMW M5 has a turbocharged engine to thank for its
outstanding dynamics. The high-revving V8 unit with M TwinPower
Turbo technology lends a whole new intensity to the powerful thrust
sustained into the higher rev ranges for which M cars are renowned.
The 4.4-litre engine develops top output of 412 kW/560 hp at 6,000 -
7,000 rpm, while its maximum torque of 680 Newton metres (502 lb-ft)
is on tap between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm. The rev limiter intervenes at
7,200 rpm. The rev band, which offers extremely dynamic acceleration
between the arrival of peak torque and the availability of maximum
output, is therefore almost three times as wide as that of the
predecessor unit.
The drive unit in the
new BMW M5 mobilises the highest output ever generated by a BMW M
car, and at the same time provides the most efficient balance yet
between performance and fuel consumption. The new engine produces
around 10 per cent higher output than its predecessor and torque is
up by over 30 per cent. Fuel consumption and CO2, meanwhile, have
been cut by more than 30 per cent. This progress in terms of both
driving dynamics and efficiency marks the new BMW M5 out as an
extremely pioneering interpretation of a premium high-performance
saloon.
The driver can use a
button on the centre console to adjust the engine's performance
characteristics to the demands of the situation and his own
individual preferences. "Efficient", "Sport" and "Sport Plus" modes
are available.
Racing know-how and unparalleled
development expertise: the ideal basis
for maximum output and unbeatable efficiency.
The M TwinPower Turbo
package of technology developed for the engine powering the new BMW
M5 combines design features derived directly from motor racing with
innovations spawned by the rigorous implementation of the Efficient
Dynamics strategy. It comprises a turbocharging system based on the
Twin Scroll Twin Turbo principle, including cross-bank exhaust
manifolds, High Precision Injection petrol direct injection and
VALVETRONIC variable valve control. Added to which, the engine has
an extremely powerful cooling system. This is a combination without
parallel worldwide and produces the suitably exclusive performance
characteristics you would expect from a BMW M car. The experience is
defined by instantaneous responses and extremely impressive torque
developed from extremely low revs and maintained into the higher
reaches of the engine speed range.
Concentrated power: turbochargers
positioned in the V-shaped space
between the cylinders, cross-bank exhaust manifold.
The two turbochargers of
the eight-cylinder engine are accommodated, along with the catalytic
converters, in the V-shaped space between the cylinder banks, which
are positioned at a 90-degree angle to one another. This arrangement
produces an extremely compact construction and allows model-specific
positioning of the intake and exhaust ducts. Their reduced pipe
length and larger cross section minimise the pressure losses on the
exhaust side of the engine. There is also a smaller distance between
the combustion chambers and the catalytic converters, which helps
the "cats" reach their optimum operating temperature soon after the
engine has started.
BMW's patented and
globally unique cross-bank exhaust manifold ensures additional
optimisation of the gas flow on the way to the two twin-scroll
turbochargers. It is made up of four separate exhaust ducts, which
are connected with the exhaust ports of two combustion chambers -
one on the left-hand cylinder bank and one on the right. Identical
pipe lengths and a combustion chamber arrangement mirroring the
firing sequence ensure the gas flows through the exhaust ducts at an
even rhythm. In each case, two of the four exhaust gas ducts supply
one of the two turbos, having been channelled together shortly
before they reach the turbine. The result is a consistent level of
pressure acting on the two turbochargers, without any kind of
counter-flow. This ensures the turbines respond extremely rapidly
and charge pressure remains constant.
The turbochargers
developed specially for the engine powering the new BMW M5 stand out
with their particularly high level of compressor and turbine
efficiency, and deliver maximum charge pressure of 1.5 bar. Their
innovative construction principle uses the potential of
turbocharging to deliver an efficient output boost of unprecedented
potency. The latest version of M TwinPower Turbo technology provides
a level of responsiveness, intensity and smoothness in its power
delivery unmatched in the segment. The engine's intoxicating thrust
gives the new BMW M5 impressive acceleration. The sprint from rest
to the 100 km/h (62 mph) mark is all over in 4.4 seconds, and from
that point progress continues with barely any let-up. Indeed, the M5
needs just 13.0 seconds to race from 0 - 200 km/h (124 mph). Maximum
speed is electronically restricted to 250 km/h (155 mph); if the
optional Driver's Package is specified, this limit is raised to 305
km/h (190 mph).
The construction
principle of M TwinPower Turbo technology also shapes the
development of the V8 engine's soundtrack. The concept of cross-bank
exhaust manifolds plays a key role in delivering a multilayered
collage of sound. The twin-tailpipe exhaust system of the new BMW M5
runs largely in a straight line and has a large cross section. The
two exhaust gas ducts feed into a single muffler, from which the
customary M twin tailpipes jut out through the far left and
right-hand sides of the rear apron.
Direct injection system uses new type of injectors to ensure precise
fuel supply.
The engine developed for
the new BMW M5 combines its outstanding power development with an
unsurpassed level of efficiency in this output class. Credit for the
progress made in this area should go to the other components of the
M TwinPower Turbo technology package. High Precision Injection
petrol direct injection ensures an extremely precise supply of fuel
to the combustion chambers. Injectors positioned centrally between
the valves within immediate range of the spark plugs spray the fuel
into the combustion chambers with maximum pressure of 200 bar,
providing smooth and clean combustion.
Innovative solenoid
valve injectors in the new BMW M5 engine use multiple injections to
achieve an extremely precise mixture preparation. Plus, the cooling
effect of the direct injections enables an extraordinarily high
compression ratio for a turbocharged engine, which further increases
the efficiency of the V8 engine.
VALVETRONIC gives an additional
boost to responsiveness and efficiency.
The M TwinPower
technology of the new eight-cylinder engine also includes
VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control. This system controls the
amount of lift of the intake valves. Throttle losses in the gas
cycle are therefore minimised, which has a positive impact on both
the efficiency of the powerplant and its torque development. The
integration of VALVETRONIC therefore sharpens both the responses and
efficiency of the V8 engine in the new BMW M5.
Double-Vanos fully
variable camshaft control plays its part both in optimising the
engine's efficiency and generating high torque at low engine revs.
In addition, the volume-controlled oil pump and a range of other
Efficient Dynamics measures deliver an extra boost to efficiency.
The new BMW M5 is fitted as standard with Brake Energy Regeneration
and an Auto Start-Stop function, which automatically switches off
the engine when the car comes to a halt at junctions or in a traffic
jam. The extensive use of efficiency-enhancing technology produces
fuel consumption and emissions values unmatched in this output
class. The new BMW M5 records average fuel consumption in the EU
test cycle of 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres (28.5 mpg imp) and CO2
emissions of 232 grams per kilometre.
High performance applies to power
transfer as well: the seven-speed
M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic.
The new BMW M5 is kitted
out with a seven-speed double-clutch transmission to ensure that the
transfer of engine output to the rear wheels serves up the time-honoured
M experience. The M DCT Drivelogic system developed specially for
the M5 has been tuned precisely to the performance characteristics
of the V8 engine. Both in automated mode (D) and manual (S) it
delivers exceptionally fast and clean gear changes. The system's
control concept follows similar lines to the sequential M
transmission in the predecessor car. Again, no clutch pedal is
required for manual gearshift, and the driver can keep his foot on
the accelerator during gear changes. The driver uses the
model-specific M gear selector to choose between D and S mode, and
to engage reverse. The transmission offers a sequential shift
pattern for the manual gearshift mode. Alternatively, the driver can
also change gear manually using the standard-fitted shift paddles on
the steering wheel - the right-hand paddle for upshifts, the
left-hand paddle for downshifts. Comfort is further enhanced by the
new Low Speed Assistance function, which keeps the car moving at
minimal speed through stop-start traffic with a light nudge of the
accelerator pedal.
M DCT Drivelogic offers
three shift programs in both automated and manual mode. The driver
selects his desired mode using the rocker switch positioned
immediately behind the shift lever on the centre console. The D1
program is selected automatically when the engine is started,
tailoring gear selection to deliver the most efficient possible
driving style. D2 mode supports laid-back cruising with gear changes
carried out according to engine revs and load. And, to promote a
sporty driving style laced with dynamic acceleration, shift times in
D3 mode are set up to delay gear changes until the engine has
climbed higher up the rev range.
The driver can also
adapt the shift characteristics to his requirements in manual mode.
S1 mode generates extremely comfortable and jolt-free gear changes.
In S2 the gear changes are completed noticeably faster and
accompanied by significant shift jolts at higher revs. And S3 is the
one to choose for maximum dynamics; it enables even sportier gear
changes and also brings the Launch Control function into play. When
the stability control system is switched off, Launch Control allows
the driver to achieve the maximum acceleration force possible from a
standstill - as permitted by the condition of the road - by pressing
the accelerator down with maximum force. Each gear change takes
place automatically and at the optimum engine speed.
Innovation for
unbeatable traction in dynamic driving situations: the Active M
Differential.
BMW M cars are equipped with a specially developed differential for
the rear axle to allow the driver to enjoy the benefits of
rear-wheel drive to the full - in the form of the sharpest possible
driving dynamics. A variable locking function splits engine power
between the right and left rear wheel to generate maximum traction.
Another innovation in this area that is fitted in the new BMW M5
ensures even more precise distribution of drive according to the
situation at hand; the Active M Differential optimises stability
with the help of an electronically controlled multi-plate
limited-slip differential, which intervenes at an early stage to
prevent wheel spin.
The rear axle's
multi-plate limited-slip differential works with extremely high
precision and speed. Its control unit is connected with the DSC
(Dynamic Stability Control) system via FlexRay high-speed data
transfer technology and constantly cross-checks the data collected
by its sensors with the feedback from DSC. It then uses this
information to calculate the locking force required to deliver
optimum traction and stability. The data recorded by DSC sensors is
also passed on if the stability control system is switched off. The
locking force within the differential can be set between 0 and 100
per cent. The Anti-lock Braking System retains full functionality in
all situations.
In addition to its own
data and that provided by DSC, the Active M Differential's control
unit also takes into account the position of the accelerator pedal,
the rotational speed of the wheels and the car's yaw rate. Every
driving situation is therefore precisely analysed and an impending
loss of traction on one side of the car identified at an early
stage. The degree of lock is adjusted as required within a fraction
of a second, enabling wheel spin to be prevented on slippery
surfaces, in instances where the right and left rear wheel have
widely differing friction coefficients, in tight bends and when
changing direction extremely dynamically. Optimising traction in
this way also provides unbeatable driving stability in challenging
conditions and allows impressively dynamic acceleration out of
corners. Plus, the Active M Differential also counteracts - to great
effect - a loss of traction during double lane changes at high speed
and a tendency to understeer under sudden load alterations during
dynamic cornering.
M-specific chassis, electronically
controlled dampers, M Dynamic Mode.
The new BMW M5 comes
with bespoke chassis technology whose construction and set-up are
defined by extensive expertise from the race track. Specially
developed axle kinematics and newly developed components boasting
impressive strength and minimised weight meet both the requirements
of everyday road driving and the specialised demands of track use.
Chassis mountings using large panels at the front and rear axle
ensures dynamic forces are passed evenly through to the body. The
chassis transfers the potential wrapped up in the engine's
remarkable output onto the asphalt with assurance and a finely-honed
sense of dynamic drama. All of which allows the BMW M5 to set new
benchmarks in its segment not only in terms of sprinting power and
elasticity, but also lateral acceleration, handling properties and
braking performance. As with every BMW M car, the engineers carried
out the fine-tuning that underpins the perfect M experience during
extensive testing on the Nurburgring's Nordschleife circuit.
The new BMW M5 is
equipped as standard with electronically controlled dampers. Dynamic
Damper Control uses electrohydraulic damping force adjustment to
provide a set-up suited to the driving situation or the wishes of
the driver. The damper settings can be adjusted at the touch of a
button. In "Comfort" mode the dampers respond adaptively to the
condition of the road surface and the driver's style. "Sport" mode
activates a noticeably stiffer damper set-up, while "Sport Plus"
allows further stiffening of the suspension to achieve maximum
longitudinal and lateral acceleration in ultra-dynamic driving
situations.
At the touch of a button
the driver can also select from three settings for the Servotronic
speed-sensitive power steering system, which has been fitted in the
M5 in an M-specific configuration. "Comfort" mode requires only a
small amount of steering force when parking or manoeuvring, but
still provides the brand's hallmark direction-changing precision at
higher speeds. "Sport" ensures the driver enjoys more intensive
feedback across all speed ranges. This steps up another notch in
"Sport Plus". With this mode selected, the driver is called on to
use greater force with the steering wheel.
In addition to applying
brake impulses and reducing engine output to stabilise the car, the
DSC system in the new BMW M5 also employs the services of the
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Cornering Brake Control (CBC),
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Brake Assistant, Fading Compensation,
Brake Drying function and Start-Off Assistant. M Dynamic Mode (MDM)
can be activated to override the basic setting by pressing the DSC
button on the centre console. This mode generates the familiar M
self-steering response by raising the intervention thresholds of
DSC. "DSC Off" mode can also be activated at the touch of a button.
High-performance compound brakes,
extensive safety equipment,
extremely impressive power-to-weight ratio.
The high-performance
braking system of the new BMW M5 guarantees outstanding stopping
power. The further development of the remarkable compound
construction has resulted in further optimised braking performance -
resisting fade even under heavy loads - and an enviable degree of
feel. The six-piston fixed-calliper brakes are radially bolted to
the pivot bearing. The M-specific light-alloy wheels for the new BMW
M5 come in 19-inch format as standard and are fitted with 265/40 R19
tyres at the front and 295/40 R19 items at the rear. 20-inch forged
M light-alloy wheels can be ordered as an option.
Hallmark M handling and
occupant protection both benefit from the extraordinary strength of
the BMW M5 body structure. Incredibly durable load-bearing
structures and large, precisely defined deformation zones keep the
forces released in a collision away from the extremely stiff
passenger compartment. The safety equipment fitted as standard in
the new BMW M5 includes front and side airbags, side curtain head
airbags for both rows of seats, three-point inertia reel seat belts
on all seats, front belt force limiters and belt tensioners, and
ISOFIX child seat attachments in the rear.
An intelligent mix of
materials containing a high proportion of high-tensile and
ultra-high-tensile steels, as well as aluminium, help to minimise
the car's weight. Like the bonnet and front side sections, the doors
of the new BMW M5 are also made from aluminium. With a
power-to-weight ratio of 3.3 kg (approx. 7lb)/hp, the
high-performance Saloon represents a substantial step forwards from
its predecessor in this area as well.
Interior and controls: sports car
cockpit with premium ambience.
The interior of the new
BMW M5 brings together an inimitable combination of the
driver-oriented cockpit design of a sports car, the spaciousness of
a prestige saloon and the luxurious feel of a premium model. Bespoke
M sports seats, fine-grain Merino leather upholstery with extended
features, door sills with "M5" lettering, an M driver's footrest,
exclusive Aluminium Trace interior trim strips and the BMW
Individual roof liner in Anthracite are all standard equipment, as
is the iDrive control system with an up to 10.2-inch Control
Display. This screen is centrally positioned and, like the controls
in the central section of the instrument panel, tilted slightly
towards the driver.
The instrument cluster
with black-panel-technology includes classical circular instruments
in traditional BMW M car style, with red needles and white
illumination, as well as model-specific displays and the M logo in
the rev counter. The shift program currently selected and gear
engaged are shown in the centre of the instrument cluster. Feedback
from all the drive and chassis settings selected at the touch a
button is also displayed in the cockpit.
Two M Drive buttons now included
to activate the individually configured set-up options.
The multifunction
buttons on the M leather steering wheel in the new BMW M5 allow the
driver, among other things, to operate the cruise control system and
the audio and telephone functions. On the left-hand steering wheel
spoke the driver will now find two M Drive buttons, which he can use
to call up a pre-configured set-up for the car. For example, the
driver can save a sporty configuration using the "M1" button and a
comfort-biased set-up via the "M2" button. The set-up selected will
remain activated until the driver either cancels it by pressing the
button again or switches to another M Drive setting. Once the system
has been switched off - as when the engine is started - it reverts
to a default configuration focusing on efficiency and ride comfort.
The M Drive system in
the new BMW M5 allows the driver to adjust no fewer than six
parameters: the engine management, the responses of the Servotronic
steering system, the M DCT Drivelogic shift program, the DSC mode,
the responses of Dynamic Damper Control and the information in the
Head-Up Display. The desired settings for the engine, chassis
systems and Head-Up Display can be configured in any combination via
the iDrive menu. Plus, the driver can also save the current set-up
configuration selected earlier using the buttons on the centre
console by holding down one of the two M Drive buttons for a few
seconds. For safety reasons, a set-up involving the DSC settings "MDM"
or "DSC Off" requires confirmation from the driver - by pressing the
M Drive button again - before it can be activated. The set-up
configuration selected is shown by a clear symbol displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Head-Up Display with M-specific
information comes as standard.
The M Drive
configuration also includes the information shown on the Head-Up
Display, which comes as standard on the new BMW M5 and projects
important information onto the windscreen directly in the driver's
field of vision. The full spectrum of colours is used to display
graphics and symbols, and this all-colour capability means road sign
symbols can be reproduced extremely realistically. In addition to a
digital speed readout and tips from the optional Speed Limit Info,
the M-specific version of the Head-Up Display also shows the gear
currently engaged and a multicolour rev counter symbol, complete
with Shift Lights.
As well as the Head-Up
Display, numerous other driver assistance systems and mobility
services available from BMW ConnectedDrive are also unique in the
segment occupied by the new BMW M5. The selection of optionally
available systems includes Park Distance Control, a rear view
camera, High-Beam Assistant, Speed Limit Info, the Lane Change
Warning System, the Lane Departure Warning System, Surround View and
BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition. Plus, innovative
technologies optimise the integration of the Apple iPhone and other
smartphones, as well as music players, including the use of
internet-based services. The apps option allows iPhone owners to
receive Web Radio stations, for example, and display Facebook and
Twitter posts on the on-board monitor. The likewise new real-time
traffic information function keeps the driver supplied with
impressively accurate traffic bulletins and diversion
recommendations.
