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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Some negative comments on the reviews I have seen about the new M5:
-The new car is big and very heavy and feels it on the road especially in sharp corners and under breaking.
-The steering lacks feel although it is precise.
-The gearbox sometimes is jerky
- The styling has mixed reactions
- it is not as sharp or responsive in corners as the previous M5 models.
- it's slower in acceleration than the previous M5.
- too many drivetrain selection options or modes
- strange rear axle behaviour under hard start up acceleration
But also alot of positives:
- the powertrain is very powerful and the car is very fast point to point
- the chassis provides loads of grip and is flat in corners
- the ride is comfortable over most surfaces
- the seats are comfortable and supportive
- in the UK the car seems good value for money although still expensive
- positive comments about the interior and infotainment system
- hybrid electric battery range of about 65km and silent low speed running
- car is very refined with low noise levels
- engine makes good noises on the outside and provides huge shove.
-The new car is big and very heavy and feels it on the road especially in sharp corners and under breaking.
-The steering lacks feel although it is precise.
-The gearbox sometimes is jerky
- The styling has mixed reactions
- it is not as sharp or responsive in corners as the previous M5 models.
- it's slower in acceleration than the previous M5.
- too many drivetrain selection options or modes
- strange rear axle behaviour under hard start up acceleration
But also alot of positives:
- the powertrain is very powerful and the car is very fast point to point
- the chassis provides loads of grip and is flat in corners
- the ride is comfortable over most surfaces
- the seats are comfortable and supportive
- in the UK the car seems good value for money although still expensive
- positive comments about the interior and infotainment system
- hybrid electric battery range of about 65km and silent low speed running
- car is very refined with low noise levels
- engine makes good noises on the outside and provides huge shove.
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Unfortunately I have to agree... to some extent.
I would like to see the fines/money it would have cost BMW, if they had done a pure ICE/S68 version of that M5. With the G60 series base, plus rear wheel steering plus EU7 related additional filtering/catalytic converters ... it would have been 50-100 kg heavier anyways ... but still ...
Edit: F90 M5 CS was the all-time high/pinnacle for me. Happy people, who own one.
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azeez samara
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First races between the new m5 and it's predecessor (the race start at 6+ minute mark)
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Just under 700hp but AT the wheels. I believe the first dyno measured hybrid.
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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:
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