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BMW M5
Sunday, 26 November 2006 - 7:15 PM SL Time |  | |
This car can whack many cars on road!
The E60 M5 was introduced in 2006. It has a naturally aspirated 5.0 L BMW V10 S85 engine redlining at 8250 RPM and developing a peak output of 507 PS (373 kW, 500 SAE hp) with 383ft-lbs of torque. Other key features include a stiffened aluminum chassis and a 7-speed SMG III manual transmission.
The BMW M5, along with the new M6, were designed to use the new SMG III electrohydraulic manual transmission. Therefore, they will initially only be offered with this new transmission. There was a relative uproar amongst the fans and buyer-base when this was announced?however, BMW announced that 6-speed manual transmission has been available since October 2006 in the North American market based on suggestions from the motoring press. Cleverly, by offering it to the North American market they never have to design or make this at all as nobody there is going to by a car with a manual gearbox, but they can satisfy the press.
The M5 features several F1 inspired engine and transmission controls including launch control, dynamic stability control, and the option of changing to either automatic or manual as well as the speed at which shifts are completed (there are 11 shift programs). Manual shifting can be done with either a floor shifter or the steering-column mounted shift paddles (another F1-inspired feature), both of which come in each M5. There is also a `power` button which, when switched off, limits the engine to only 400 bhp, intended for daily use. Switching it on unleashes the full 507 bhp for the Autobahn or track.
[edit] Performance
0-60 mph: 4.2 s - Road and Track tested 0-60 in 4.1 seconds (February 2006 issue).
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) (electronic limited), 330 km/h (206 mph) (electronic limited upgradable option), and 334+ km/h (206+ mph) (no electronic limiter)
Innovations: M Sport automobiles have a renowned tradition of offering blistering performance and the comfort of a luxury sedan (or `saloon` as it is termed in the UK). The new 2006-2007 M5 features some of BMW latest innovations in vehicle dynamics control systems such as EDC (electronic damper control), which constantly adjusts the suspension to environmental and vehicular conditions, and can also be set in 3 modes, comfort, normal and sport, all of which can be controlled by the driver. Further, the new M5 also features the VANOS variable valve timing system, and EMC (engine management system) which sports the most powerful computer processor currently approved for automobiles, the MS S65 processor. This processor also controls and measures many other now `standard` safety and performance systems such as the DSC (dynamic stability program), which incorporates traction control as well as various other mechanical and electronic systems.
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Ruwani
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30 Nov 2006 18:25:49 GMT Report for Abuse
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| So lovely. But without the Tire tender this looks like an unrealistic dream for our family. |
MrBrown
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1 Dec 2006 04:41:30 GMT Report for Abuse
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For all of us bmw fans, here is a good M5 drift video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K8YdF8GzfQ |
Revy
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4 Dec 2006 03:52:22 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Ahh rapaport didn't see your M5 post, yes this is most likly my next set of wheels, but I have my heart set on the Aston AMV8, but the wife will have none of it as its for all purposes a two seater and costs a bit more too, but I so love it, oh well not going to cry over getting the M5, well maybe a little bit =( |
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