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Caught up in traffic, all you need to do is rev the car up. Its loud exhaust will ensure that all the people give way to you and your car. I wouldn’t put this car in luxury series though it’s in the sedan segment. The power of the M5 is so wild that it can melt metal in seconds. The wheels are wide and have enough grip to rip the tarmac off the ground.

General Data

• 7-speed sequential manual gearbox, (11) shift programs, launch control
• 5.0-liter, 40-valve V-10 engine with M high-pressure Double-VANOS “steplessly” variable valve timing
• Start/Stop button
• 10 individual throttle butterflies, electronically controlled
• G-sensitive semi-dry-sump lubrication system
• All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock
• Rear wheel drive
• Oil coolant heat exchanger
• Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension
• Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry)
• Electronic Damping Control with Comfort, Normal and Sport mode
• Lightweight, double-joint spring strut front axle with aluminum crossbar
• Lightweight integral rear axle
• M Radial Spoke (Style 166M) light cast alloy wheels, 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear with 255/40 front, 285/35 rear performance tires
• M Mobility System (ludes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance)
• 2-way power glass moon roof with remote, expanded “one-touch” operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshade
• Wraparound body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elements
• BMW M front spoiler, rear apron/air diffuser
• M rear spoiler
• Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling feature and individual illuminating rings on all 4 headlights
• Adaptive Brake Lights
• Side-view mirrors with auto-dimming, power fold-up feature and automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear, memory
• Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control and headlight washing system
• Ground-illuminating lights in door handles
• Heated driver’s door lock and rear window defroster
• Glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight
• Power outlet in trunk, front passenger’s footwell and back of center console
• Aluminum trim
• Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
• BMW Ambiance Lighting
• Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function
• Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate left/right controls
• Fully finished trunk with tool kit and interior trunk release
• Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics
• Check Control vehicle monitoring system
• External temperature display
• On-board computer

Power and performance
You really don’t wish to unleash the performer from the box. Let it rest inside the cave its present at the moment. If its decides to come out of the cave be ready for hell on earth. The 5 liter engine needs energy to stay alive. Its rattling exhaust will make you deaf and surely ensure you do not have a rebirth again. The M5 is one of the fastest BMW on earth. The sedan looks small and compact but has a wild exhaust and power. The design of the car is done according to new specifications which make it light and fast. The design from the German automaker has done it precisely and in detail. Red line gear change on the M5 is hilarious and fast. You will never ever come to know how the ground swept away from your feet once you push the accelerator.

Looks and Styling
The M5 looks classy and undoubtedly prettier than a Barbie doll. The car is designed with customized interiors. These interiors can be selected according to your choice and demand. Customization of the vehicle can be done according to your requirements. This is one of the advanced features associated with the M5.

Safety features

• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM)
• Interlocking door anchoring system
• Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
• Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II)
• Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags
• BMW Assist with Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities
• Park Distance Control with front and rear sensors
• BMW’s Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of safety features
• Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery
• Automatic front safety belt pretension
• Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)
• Child safety rear door locks
• Tire Pressure Monitor system

Why the M5

• Superb handling
• Great performance
• Easy to maneuver at high speed
• Classy engine
• Sports section and customization available

Why not the M5

• Not for beginners

The judge says
Perfect car if you are looking for some speed and luxury. The design of the car is done pretty well and up to the mark. BMW hasn’t left a chance where you can point fingers at the car. The design and speed given by the M5 are superb and sporty. You might feel at times that you are driving a sports car which is on the track. Various features and electronics are added to the car which make it fast and one of the best sedans created.