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2005 BMW E60 ///M5 – The Last Naturally Aspirated M5

BMW has started production of M5 back in 1986 and since then all sports premium saloons have been powered by a powerful naturally aspirated engines. The E28 M5 had 3.5 liter I6 with 286HP (210 kW), the E34 M5 had 3.6 or 3.8 liter I6 with 315HP (232 kW) and 340HP (250 kW) respectively, the E39 M5 had a mighty 5.0 liter V8 with massive 400HP (294 kW) and the 2005 BMW E60 M5 is powered by a 5.0 liter V10 with 507HP (373 kW). The M5 F10, which was presented in 2011 is powered by a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with 560HP (412 kW).

2005 BMW E60 M5 is probably the last naturally aspirated M5 ever produced. Due to ECO and noise regulations, the future M5 cars will have downsized turbocharged engine and ever hybrid powertrains. This is a huge loss for the real motorsport fans, who adore everything in E60 M5 and especially the impressive engine.

Speaking about it, the S85B50 powering E60 M5 is a 5.0 liter 90-degree V10 producing 507HP (378 kW) at 7,750RPM and 520Nm (384 lb-ft) of torque at 6,100RPM. It has cast aluminum block with bed plate design split at the crankshaft axis, cast aluminum heads with 4 valves per cylinder and CNC machined ports and combustion chambers. The valves are actuated through non-rotating inverted bucket cam followers. It also features oil-cooled, forged aluminum pistons from Mahle Motorsport and forged steel crankshaft with counterweights, shared crankpins producing an uneven firing interval of 90 or 54 degrees. The double VANOS system varies both intake and exhaust cam phasing. Last, but not least are the ten individual electronically controlled throttle butterflies and Quasi-dry sump lubricating system. The firing order for the S85B50 is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9.

The engine is connected to an all-new Getrag SMG III single-clutch 7-speed semi-automatic transmission, which can change gears in impressive 65 milliseconds.

The performance is simply impressive for a family saloon – 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds (there are records ranging between 4.1 to 4.5 seconds), 0-200 km/h in 14.0 seconds and an absolute top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), which is unreachable for most of the supercars produced nowadays. The E60 M5 weighs 1,855 kg, so it has a power-to-weight ratio of 3.66 kg / HP.

Other interesting figures for the E60 M5 are a Nurburgring lap in 7 minutes and 52 seconds and a Top Gear lap in 1 minute and 26.2 seconds.

We sorry, so much that BMW won’t ever produce such epic naturally aspirated engines, but life goes on!

Enjoy the video published by our friend Zender Motorsport owning an impressive, black E60 M5!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_ESDd12UQ0

March 28, 2014

Vorsteiner BMW F10 M5 In Singapore Gray

As usual the specialists at Vorsteiner have been very active and now have a new project to present. This time they have redesigned the significant BMW F10 M5 Series, which looks stunning even without a tuning. However, its appearance was pretty much improved and now this BMW looks even more aggressive.

To go directly to the details the M5 got a brand new carbon fiber aero front spoiler and aero rear diffuser, for more harmony. Then Vorsteiner decided this wasn’t enough and gave this BMW it special edition 21” Matte Black VSE-003 forged wheels.

Precisely, the wheels come in sizes 21×9.5J for the front and 21x11J for the rear. Of course, the tuners coupled them with appropriate Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres in the dimensions 265/30/21 and 295/25/21 for the front and rear, respectively.

At last but not least, the M5 was painted in Singapore Gray. This paint scheme will definitely make it stand out among the crowd. The power coming from the 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 was not changed – it is still equal to 560 hp (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of toque. The top speed here is 305 km/h (190 mph), while the 0-100 km/h acceleration sprint is covered in 4.4 seconds.

Source: Vorsteiner

March 24, 2014

BMW M5 F10 Competition Package [video]

BMW has published a promotional video clip on Youtube with the 2014 M5 Competition Package. The sports saloon is finished in nice matte blue paint and comes with some nice styling and of course performance upgrades.

The Competition Package boosts the 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 to 575HP (423 kW) – an increase of 15HP. It also makes the response sharper and the acceleration is slightly better. 0-100 km/h is improved with 0.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h with 0.2 seconds. Other highlights include ///M carbon ceramic brake system and revised suspension and damping.

The ride is lowered by 10mm for improved handling and stance. Last, but not least is the hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering, a sport exhaust system, 20” M alloy wheels fitted with performance tires and dark chrome tailpipes.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__KRHgxDe_0

Source: BMW

March 19, 2014

G-Power Hurricane RR BMW M5 E61 Touring – 820HP and 790Nm

G-Power Hurricane RR BMW M5 E61 Touring - Front Angle

G-Power is now offering modified Bi-Kompressor system for the BMW M5/M6 E6X series. It can catapult the G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane RR Touring to 362 km/h (225 mph). The same powertrain in the M5 E60 (Sedan) is capable of doing 372,1 km/h (231 mph).

The extremely powerful Hurricane RR Touring can also accelerate 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 9.5 seconds and 0-300 km/h in 25.6 seconds. The 5.0 liter V10 Bi-Kompressor engine develops 820HP (603 kW) and 790Nm (585 lb-ft) of torque. The pricing starts from €7,300 for the basic system. The Mono-Kompressor system, based on a single ASA T1-724 supercharger has several Stages – 600HP, 620HP, 640HP and 700HP. The Bi-Kompressor system offers 820HP.

The G-Power M5 Hurricane RR Touring rolls 20” SILVERSTONE RS wheels with MICHELIN Pilot Sport tyres measuring 255/35 ZR 20 and 285/30 ZR 20. There is also a G5-RS coil-over suspension with 9-way adjustability for compression and rebound plus infinitely variable height adjustment. Other performance upgrade is the big brake system – discs measuring 396 mm on the front and 380 mm on the rear with 6 and 4-piston calipers. The tuning company also offers ceramic brake set, which delivers a reduction in unsprung masses of around 50%.

G-Power Hurricane RR BMW M5 E61 Touring - Interior

The interior boasts premium leather and Alcantara, new floor mats and trunk cover. There are also logos in the front seats and the headlining set tasteful accents in this sophisticated composition of Carbon, leather and Alcantara.

The modification of the M5 HURRICANE RR Touring interior by G-POWER is completed by an exclusive multimedia entertainment system that leaves nothing to be desired. Next to a powerful audio system, electric powered iPads in the rear of the front seats, a lowerable main monitor from the headlining and an Apple iMac incl. Apple TV enable leisure time or productive work according to the desires of the car’s owner.

Source: G-Power

February 10, 2014

Update: Vorsteiner BMW M5 F10 Photo Shoot

Vorsteiner-BMW-M5-F10-shadow Vorsteiner-BMW-M5-F10-medium Not exactly breaking news, but a photo shoot of Vorsteiner’s BMW F10 M5. We don’t really need an excuse to relish in some eye-candy goodness, do we?

It’s an delicate thing this, mainly because Vorsteiner haven’t gone destroying it with a ridiculous body kit. In fact, this might just be the most reserved tuning effort of them all. All the while, it would seem that Vorsteiner went through an awful lot of fuss just so that they can leave their mark on the BMW M5. Consider this – the three main components that distinguish their BMW from all the rest are the carbon front splitter, rear diffuser, and lip spoiler on the trunk lid. Yet, they modeled them on a 3D printer (these days even bacon seems to be modeled by a 3D printer before it arrives on our plates); and, before actually bolting the pieces on the M5, Vorsteiner tested their aerodynamic properties in a wind tunnel.

Last but not least, they gave the M5 a set of 21-inch VS-190 Forged Monoblock Wheels leaving just about a hair of space between the tires and the wheel arches.

Generally improved or would you rather have it marooned?

Source: Vorsteiner

December 5, 2013

G-Power: BMW 550i, 650i, 750i, M5 and M6

G-Power has introduced a lot of performance packages for the current BMW 550i, 650i, 750i, M5 and M6.

First, the 50i models can be boosted by the Bi-Tronik III package, which can increase the power to:

490 HP (360 kW) and 685 Nm (505 lb-ft)
510 HP (375 kW) and 720 Nm (530 lb-ft)
540 HP (397 kW) and 790 Nm (582 lb-ft)
560 HP (411 kW) and 810 Nm (597 lb-ft)

The pricing starts from €2,999 (excluding VAT).

Second, the M5 and M6 can be also boosted by the Bi-Tronik III package:

625 HP (459 kW) and 777 Nm (573 lb-ft)
645 HP (474 kW) and 810 Nm (597 lb-ft)
680 HP (500 kW) and 890 Nm (656 lb-ft)
710 HP (522 kW) and 890 Nm (656 lb-ft)
740 HP (544 kW) and 910 Nm (671 lb-ft)

The pricing starts from €2,517 (excluding VAT).

The results are thanks to a number of upgrades including ECU re-map, bigger turbochargers and complete sports exhaust systems.

The choice is up to you!

Source: G-Power

October 22, 2013

2014 BMW M5 and M6 – ///M Performance Accessories

BMW has announced a full range of ///M Performance accessories that will retrofit to M5, M6 Coupe, M6 Convertible and M6 Gran Coupe.

The exterior boasts body stripes in typical colors, a gloss black grille and an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system that is 10 kg (22 lbs) lighter than the standard unit and adds some performance. There are also a lot carbon fiber elements including mirror caps, a rear spoiler and a rear diffuser.

The interior also features carbon fiber trim elements, stainless steel pedals and BMW ///M Performance floor mats. There is also a leather and Alcantara steering wheel with a race display that shows “gear shift information as well as lateral and longitudinal acceleration values.

Last, but not least BMW offers carbon-ceramic brake system in conjunction with 20” M light-alloy wheels. It includes brake discs with a diameter of 410 mm on the front axle and 396 mm on the rear axle – 6-piston fixed calliper brakes at the front and single-piston, floating calliper brakes at the rear. The M carbon-ceramic brake system weighs 19.4 kg (43 lbs) less than the series production version.

All products of the BMW M Performance programme as well as the original BMW accessory range conform to the outstandingly high standards of the BMW Group in terms of design, quality and safety and are subject to the comprehensive BMW conditions of warranty.

Source: BMW

October 15, 2013

BMW F10 M5 Nighthawk – 575HP and 680Nm

BMW has announced a new limited edition F10 M5, which is available exclusively in Japan. BMW M5 Nighthawk comes with some additional power and nice upgrades.

The exterior boasts a Frozen Black paint job as well as a dark chrome grille, adaptive LED headlights and matte black 20” alloy wheels fitted with performance tires.

The interior comes with two-tone upholstery – Merino leather seats, carbon fiber trim and an individually numbered badging.

The car is equipped with the Competition package including a sports exhaust system and sportier settings for the suspension, steering and ///M Dynamic Mode. There are also carbon-ceramic brakes and a lane departure warning system.

The 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 is boosted to 575HP (423 kW) and 680Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 7-speed M DCT transmission – 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) – electronically limited.

The pricing starts from ¥18,200,000 (around $182,000).

Competition Package

dedicated suspension setting

dedicated steering setting

dedicated M dynamic mode setting

sports exhaust system

black chrome tail pipe

Other upgrades:

M light-alloy wheels double spoke styling 343M (forging / 20 inches / Mat-black paint finish)
(front) 9Jx20 wheels +265 / 35ZR20 tires,
(rear) 10Jx20 wheels +295 / 30ZR20 tire
M carbon-ceramic brake system
LED Head Light
Kidney grille in Dark Chrome finish, side Gill, door handle
Per Foret-suited, full leather Merino interior (seat, door panels, center console side, the instrument panel, seat back back)
seat / interior color: Sakiru orange / black
BMW M Performance carbon interior trim (door trim and instrument panel)
Driving Assist: Lane Dipacha-warning [lane departure warning system, limber approach warning function, collision avoidance, mitigation brake
Lane change warning
Active Protection
Only interior badge (serial number entered)

Source: BMW

July 11, 2013

Alpine-White Hamann Mi5Sion based on BMW F10 M5

Hamann has introduced their tuning package for the BMW F10 M5. The 5^th generation of the M5 has grown up but is more conservative. Now, HAMANN turns on the tap again. “Mi5Sion” makes no compromises, and the top-notch racer finally looks how he always was meant to look.

The exterior boasts a complete aerodynamics package from carbon fiber including roof spoiler, wings, side skirts and door fixtures. The wide body kit adds 30mm on both sides, along with a new rear apron, custom wheels, front LEDs and a built-in diffuser with two stainless steel tailpipes on both sides of the rear silencer.

Hamann Mi5Sion rolls a set of 21” forged wheels fitted with 265 mm front and 305 mm rear tires. The wheels fit perfectly into their housings since the sport suspension brings the HAMANN M5 35 mm closer to the asphalt.

The leather in the cockpit presents itself with the same alpine-white as the Mi5Sion‘s exterior paint. A special highlight is the carbon embossing, which flawlessly fits with the exterior design. The pedals including footrest and door sill trim are made of aluminium and don’t lack on sporty looks either.

The power coming from the 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 is not changed – 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of toque. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph).

Source: Hamann

May 21, 2013

Competition Package for 2014 BMW M5 – US Price $7,300

The new optional Competition Package available for the 2014 BMW M5 F10 is priced at $7,300 in the US.

As we previously reported, the engine will be boosted with additional 15HP. The performance will get better thanks to M carbon ceramic brakes, updated suspension and damping systems, tuned stabilizer bars, 10 mm lowered ride height and new hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering with M-specific Servotronic function.

There is also a set of new 20” M alloys and a sport exhaust system with custom M black chrome twin tailpipes.

At an additional cost, clients can opt for adaptive LED headlights and a touch controller which has a touch-sensitive surface.

The 2014 BMW M5 F10 is priced from $90,900 in the US (without the Competition Package).

Source: BMW Blog

May 21, 2013

2014 BMW M5 and M6 with optional Competition Package

BMW will offer an optional Competition Package for the new 2014 M5 and M6 (Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe) facelift models. Besides the additional equipment, the package will also boost the engine. The Competition Package open up a new dimension of dynamics in customary BMW M style.

The 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 is going to produce 575HP (423 kW), instead of 560HP (412 kW). Although the power increase is insignificant, surely it will provide better acceleration. The engine is connected to a 7-speed M dual clutch gearbox and an Active M Differential at the rear axle.

Other performance components are M carbon ceramic brakes, updated suspension and damping systems, tuned stabilizer bars, 10 mm lowered ride height and new hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering with M-specific Servotronic function. There is also a set of new 20” M alloys and a sport exhaust system with custom M black chrome twin tailpipes.

The contents of the Competition Package make for optimised performance characteristics in all models, as demonstrated for example by 0.1 seconds being shaved off the standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time and 0.2 seconds when accelerating from zero to 200 km/h (124 mph).

Cornering dynamics and elasticity are also enhanced – something that is noticeable in everyday driving but most powerfully experienced on the race track. In particular in conjunction with the optional M carbon ceramic brakes, all the driving dynamics attributes associated with BMW M automobiles are experienced at the highest level.

Source: BMW

May 20, 2013

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

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