The BMW M5 is a high-performance variant of the BMW 5 Series marketed under the BMW M sub-brand. It is considered an iconic vehicle in the sports saloon category. The first M5 model was hand-built beginning in late 1984 on the E28 535i chassis with a modified engine from the M1 that made it the fastest production saloon at the time. M5 models have been produced for every generation of the 5 Series since 1984, with occasional gaps in production (1995 to 1998, 2023 to 2024). Official website: BMW M
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klier
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Yes, that's even more impressive :roll eyes:
It's completely off topic, and secondly, you're comparing an apple with a pear. Yes, they're both fruits.
Merc1
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We're now that much closer to U.S. pricing and options. Saw the M5 again this Saturday at the Dallas autoshow. The options list is arm-long. The rep on hand said it will like base for 95K, here in the U.S. It also appears that M5 (if not the regular 5-Series) will get a B&O sound system option for 2013 production. The waiting is sickening.
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M5 manual gearbox testdrive.
Enthusiasts say a manual gearbox will help you to feel more connected to the driving experience, which is true to an extent. But modern autos are now so fast and smooth that the balance of power has shifted. While the manual M5 is well engineered and a fun challenge to drive, the seven-speed dual-clutch is better – on road and track.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/5-series/59927/bmw-m5-manual
Enthusiasts say a manual gearbox will help you to feel more connected to the driving experience, which is true to an extent. But modern autos are now so fast and smooth that the balance of power has shifted. While the manual M5 is well engineered and a fun challenge to drive, the seven-speed dual-clutch is better – on road and track.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/5-series/59927/bmw-m5-manual
What I have been saying since the beginning. The F10 is no E39.
Why the Active Cruise Control is not available for the M5? The E63 AMG is available with Distronic Plus and don't give me the excuse that "It's an M thing. Or to put it in another way.... Would you like to drive?", because the Panamera Turbo is available with Adaptive Cruise Control.
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You. The Road. Nothing else.
BMW M5 manual
The BMW M5 is now available with a traditional six-speed manual gearbox in the US
Verdict 4 STARS
Enthusiasts say a manual gearbox will help you to feel more connected to the driving experience, which is true to an extent. But modern autos are now so fast and smooth that the balance of power has shifted. While the manual M5 is well engineered and a fun challenge to drive, the seven-speed dual-clutch is better – on road and track.
Manual gearboxes are becoming increasingly rare in performance cars these days. But
SOURCE: AUTO EXPRESS
The BMW M5 is now available with a traditional six-speed manual gearbox in the US
Verdict 4 STARS
Enthusiasts say a manual gearbox will help you to feel more connected to the driving experience, which is true to an extent. But modern autos are now so fast and smooth that the balance of power has shifted. While the manual M5 is well engineered and a fun challenge to drive, the seven-speed dual-clutch is better – on road and track.
Manual gearboxes are becoming increasingly rare in performance cars these days. But
SOURCE: AUTO EXPRESS
donkeykong
Track Technician
What are the reviews saying about the manual M5?
aleks_16
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OMG it sounds like a beaast.... I like, no I LOVE IT. The best aftermarked exhaust system for the new M5 !!!!!!
Giannis
Staff member
There was a possibility that the oil pump would just break all together and stop functioning. There were no issues with the oil consumption and the oil pump doesn't affect it.
The oil consumption has to do with the wearing of the valve drives, the flanges and the turbochargers if they are lubricated with the engine oil.
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BMW M
BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of
BMW AG that manufactures high-performance luxury cars. BMW M ("M" for "motorsport")
was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful
in the 1960s and 1970s. As time passed, BMW M began to supplement BMW's vehicle
portfolio with specially modified higher trim models, for which they are now most
known by the general public. These M-badged cars traditionally include modified engines,
transmissions, suspensions, interior trims, aerodynamics, and exterior modifications
to set them apart from their counterparts. All M models are tested and tuned at BMW's
private facility at the Nürburgring racing circuit in Germany.
Official website: BMW M
Official website: BMW M
