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BMW F10 M5 sets Guiness World Drift Record – 82.5 km

BMW M5 F10 Saloon managed to set Guiness World Record for longest sustained drift at the BMW Performance Center near Greenville, South Carolina on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Behind the steering wheel was Johan Schwartz – Instructor at BMW Performance Center. The record-breaking attempt generated over $20,000 in charitable donations benefitting The BMW Charity Pro-Am.

The BMW M5 F10 covered 51.278 miles (82.5 km), which is a total of 322.5 laps around the 841-foot Performance Center skid pad.

The M-DCT transmission-equipped 2013 BMW M5 Sedan was an unmodified car from the BMW Performance Center school fleet which began the record attempt with a fresh set of Continental ContiSport ultra-high performance tires – sizes 255/30/20 front and 295/30/20 rear.

The M5 F10 is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 with 560PS (412 kW) at 5750RPM and 680Nm(502 lb-ft) at just 1500RPM. The engine has M TwinPower Turbo technology, twin-scroll turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold meaning an acceleration to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, to 200 km/h in 13 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (limited).

Source: BMW

May 14, 2013

2014 BMW F10 M5 Facelift [leak]

Here are some leak images of the Facelift version of BMW F10 M5.

The exterior boasts a new front grill with larger vertical ribs like those on the BMW M6. The headlights will be slightly different, too. There doesn’t appear to be any other updates to the exterior.

The interior upgrades are also minimal – a new slimmer steering wheel and a new touch-sensitive iDrive controller.

The engine is the same twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8 with 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. However, in order to get the BMW M5’s power closer to this in the new E 63 AMG S, the customers can opt for Competition package, which will boost the engine to 575HP (423 kW).

The suspension will be revised as well as the ///M Dynamic Mode and exclusive 20” alloy wheels.

The 2014 BMW F10 M5 is expected to hit the market in the end of this year with pricing starting from €103,300.

Source: Bimmertoday

May 14, 2013

Switzer BMW M5 F10 – 700 HP and 867Nm

Switzer Performance has announced their tuning package for the powerful BMW M5 F10. The price is just $6,995 , but for this amount of money you will get a power boost of whopping 140HP.

The performance package includes a new sports exhaust system, high-flow drop-in air filters and a removable engine control module. The result as we mentioned is 140HP (103 kW) and 187Nm (138 lb-ft) of torque. Totally, the 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 develops 700HP (515 kW) and 867Nm (640 lb-ft) of torque.

Other upgrade is carbon-nano brake pads and Signature alloys for all 2013MY M5 cars.

Source: Switzer

April 15, 2013

BMW 5-Series F10 and F11 Exclusive Sport Edition for Japan

BMW has introduced a limited edition 5-Series F10 and F11 (Sedan and Touring) exclusively for Japan. The special edition series is called Exclusive Sport and will be limited to just 300 units.

The engine range includes a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol (523i) and 2.0 liter diesel – 523d. The 5-Series F10 and F11 come with more standard equipment which normally would be available at an additional cost. The upgrades include a set of 19” alloy wheels, three-spoke M steering wheel, contoured sports seats and an ///M aerodynamics package including aggressive front and rear bumpers and a pair of new side skirts. The exterior can be finished in white or carbon-black.

The interior boasts Cinnamon Brown leather covering the lower section of the dashboard, door panels and seats. There is also a premium audio system, a HUD and an “Exclusive Sport” plaque.

The BMW 5-Series Exclusive Sport starts from ¥7,490,000 ($75,200).

Source: BMW

April 12, 2013

Hamann BMW M5 F10 – It’s not tuning, It is styling

Hamann has introduced their latest project based on the powerful sports saloon – BMW M5 F10. The exterior is entirely changed, so practically it is very hard to say, what type of car did they used to create THIS?!

“Tuning”, is when take a car and make it better – more powerful, more beautiful and stylish, better to drive, etc. “Styling” is something else. It is when take a good-looking car and make it worse… a lot worse.

In fact, this is seriously “injured” BMW M5, which is one of the best cars in the world. What did they thought in first place, when creating this thing.

Actually, Haman is planning to create 10 of these horrible-looking cars, each priced at $235,000. We are curious, who will buy such ugly car

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IbyXh_SywU

Source: Hamann

March 25, 2013

Hartge BMW M5 F10 – 642HP and 810Nm

Hartge has announced their tuning program for BMW M5 F10. It was about time for the tuner to make the high-performance saloon faster and more aggressive, so the program includes both styling and engine mods.

The exterior gets a new front lip spoiler, carbon fiber mirror housings and different sets of 21” HARTGE wheels. There is also a set of lowering springs reducing the ride height by 25mm at the front and 20mm at the rear. HARTGE also offers a complete stainless steel sports exhaust system.

The interior received only aluminum pedals, velour floor mats and some Hartge badging.

The biggest modification comes for the mighty twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8, which is boosted to 642HP (472 kW) and 810Nm (597 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 82HP and 130Nm. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h(190 mph) – electronically limited.

Source: Hartge

January 23, 2013

BMW 5-Series F10/F11 – Best-Seller in Its Segment of Business Automobiles

The BMW 5-Series F10/F11 remains the best-selling car in its segment of business automobiles. Totally 359,016 customers worldwide opted for a BMW 5 Series model in previous year. This includes all Sedans, Tourings, Gran Turismos and the high-performance M5 models.

The 2012 5-Series offers everything that driver’s needs – comfort, stability, safety, performance and great fuel economy. The modern four, six and eight cylinder engines offer high output and great efficiency.

Speaking for efficiency, the 520d EfficientDynamics Edition offers unsurpassed fuel consumption of just 4.5 litres of diesel per 100 km. The powerful 535d has 313HP (230 kW) and 630Nm (467 lb-ft), while returning 100 km for only 5.4 liters of fuel. The new 5-Series also offers world’s most powerful 3.0 liter diesel – the M550d xDrive boasts 381HP (280 kW) and 740Nm of torque. All that performance comes with average fuel consumption 6.3 litres per 100 km.

The petrol engines also offers great performance and low fuel consumption. The 520i and 528i feature turbocharging system based on the twin-scroll principle, variable valve control VALVETRONIC and variable camshaft control double VANOS.

The top-of-range M5 has a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with 560HP (412 kW) at 5750RPM and 680Nm(502 lb-ft) at just 1500RPM. The engine features M TwinPower Turbo technology, twin-scroll turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – limited.

The BMW 5 Series offers the perfect compromise between sporty flair and suspension comfort. Over and above the excellent standard suspension, numerous technologies are optionally available to further enhance Sheer Driving Pleasure.

BMW ConnectedDrive offers interconnection between driver, vehicle and the outside world is becoming increasingly important. The BMW 5 Series offers numerous innovations in this essential and fast-developing area.

RTTI (Real Time Traffic Information) provides traffic information in real time, suggesting appropriate alternative routes in the event of a traffic jam.

BMW Night Vision uses a thermal image camera to detect people and animals from a distance of up to 300 metres, warning the driver of potential collisions.

The full-colour Head-Up Display projects relevant information into the driver’s field of vision such as current speed, speed limits, navigation directions and warnings.

It is difficult to resist to everything that a new 5-Series offers and 359 thousand customers proved it.

Source: BMW

January 17, 2013

Tesla Model S vs BMW M5 F10 Drag Race [video]

BMW M5 F10 is currently one of the fastest four-door cars in the world. It crosses the finish line at ¼ mile in 11.9 seconds with 122 mph (196 km/h) terminal speed.

F10 M5 is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 560PS (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft). It is mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in 12.1 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically limited and 305 km/h (190 mph) with M Driver’s Package. The M5 F10 is 1990kg (4387 lbs).

On the other hand, the Tesla Model S is powered by a 416HP (310 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque rear mounted electric motor. It is interesting that the electric motor has its full torque (600Nm) from the 1^st RPM. The car weighs 2105 kg (4640 lbs).

Although the Tesla S is underpowered, it manages to win this race. Still, we do not believe that, because the M5 driver made terrible start.

Check out the video below to see what happens!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvHTN0Yi1t4

Source: Automobile Magazine via Youtube

October 10, 2012

BMW F10 M5 Police Car exhibited in Munich

BMW has unveiled a special edition of the new 5-Series F10 M5. The Police Car model is exhibited at the Welt Museum in Munich, Germany. It looks exactly like a cop car – traditional livery, a black grille and a light bar.

However, this is just a prototype and luckily for street racers, the police won’t use this car … for now!

Everything else remains unchanged – a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft). The gearbox is 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically limited and 305 km/h (190 mph) with M Driver’s Package.

The fuel consumption is 9.9 liters/100 km on combined cycle (28.5 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 232 g/km.

The Active M Differential optimizes power transfer between the rear wheels ensuring the engine’s performance is transferred to the ground.

Obviously, this is perfect car for highway chases.

Source: BMW

September 4, 2012

Kelleners Sport BMW M5 F10

It was not long ago when we got a word from Kelleners Sport about their work on the BMW 5 Touring F11 Series – a somewhat subtle and refined job, perfectly appropriate for the mildly sensible man. With this one though, they have gone an extra mile. It’s an F10 BMW M5 and according to the figures, it’s one of their most powerful products yet.

The program is called the KS5-S and it boost the M5‘s 4.4-liter V8 to 600 hp. That’s around 40 bhp on top. Because of that, the top speed is now 330 km/h but one would not have to reach such extremes to notice the additional power. The Kelleners Sport valve-controlled stainless-steel rear silencers with four 90 mm diameter tailpipes will make sure you get the point as soon as you turn the key.

On the outside, the mirror-caps have been given a carbon fiber makeover. That is also true for the Kellener rear spoiler and diffuser. The front lip spoiler and side mouldings complete the custom aerodynamic kit.

As for the suspension, again a Kelleners Sport system has been provided which can be height adjusted but also rebound and compression configurable. Throw in two pairs of Kelleners “Hamburg” wheels 9×20 and 10×20 respectively and you get little to no space for the wheel housings.

Inside, a typical BMW-ish environment has been supplemented by black leather seats with gray stitching. On the front two head restraints there’s the Kelleners Sport logo. The wheel is also new, the floor mats are from velour and the pedals are all aluminum.

The beauty if this program is that if you don’t like something, rule it out. Everything is available individually.

Source: Kelleners Sport

June 22, 2012

2013 BMW F10 M5 US – Price $90 695

The Fifth Generation of BMW M5 – the 2013 F10 model is priced at $90 695. It is joined by the new M6 Convertible, which will be the first of the three new M cars to arrive in US BMW Center showrooms. The new M6 Convertible will hit the US market in June at $113 995 – including $895 Destination and Handling.

The sports family saloon is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 560PS (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft). It is mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in 13 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically limited and 305 km/h (190 mph) with M Driver’s Package.

Still, this a car to bring your family to vacation, so the fuel consumption is good enough – 9.9 liters per 100 km on combined cycle (28.5 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 232 g/km.

The Active M Differential which optimizes power transfer between the rear wheels ensuring the engine’s performance is transferred to the ground.

The M6 Convertible has the same engine, gearbox and other equipment as always.

Source: BMW

April 6, 2012

BMW recalls 1 300 000 cars

Usually, we don’t report anything related to manufacturers, but this is very important and potentially dangerous. BMW AG is the world’s largest premium car manufacturer and one of the most expensive brands in the world. It is reccaling around 1.3 million cars for repair due to a possible problem with a battery cable cover in the trunk. Because of this, the car can catch fire, which is extremely dangerous and hard to cope with.

This can happen with all models from 5- and 6-Series BMWs built between 2003 and 2010. This includes all E60, E61, F10 and F11 from the 5-Series and E63 and E64 from the 6-Series.

BMW stated: “In some remote cases, the battery cable cover inside the boot of these vehicles may be incorrectly mounted, This can result in the electrical system malfunctioning, the vehicle failing to start and, in some cases, to charring or fire.”

Still, less than 1% of the problematic vehicles have exhibited the problem and there are no reports of fires. The repairing procedure is really easy and would take around 30 minutes to an hour. Of course, It would be free of charge to customers.

However, the recall affects more than 368 000 car in the US, 293 000 cars in Germany and another 109 000 cars in UK.

So, if you have such car, be hurry and check your local dealer to eliminate possible problem.

Source: Reuters

March 27, 2012

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