BMW Group Middle East will launch BMW 5, the fifth generation of the high-performance luxurious saloon, in the region this November.

The new BMW M5 is an exceptionally dynamic sports car with four doors and five seats, a further development of the concept originally initiated in 1984 with the first generation BMW M5, a statement said.

It features the world premiere of a newly developed BMW M high-performance, high-revving, 4.4-litre V8 engine with an M Twin Power Turbo package.

With twin-turbo technology, direct petrol injection and fully variable valve control, the V8 engine produces 560 hp from 6000-7000rpm and a maximum of 680 Nm of torque from 1500rpm.

The result is a lag-free power delivery giving typical M car thrust whilst delivering a significantly improved balance between performance and fuel consumption. The new BMW M5 is capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, according to the statement.

Top speed is limited to 250 km/hr, but can be raised to 305 km/hr with the M driver's package.

Thanks to use of extensive efficient dynamics technology, including auto start-stop and brake energy regeneration, fuel consumption is cut by more than 30 per cent when compared to the previous model.

The new BMW M5 features an innovative rear axle differential with Active M Differential lock, which enables a fully variable distribution of power between the rear wheels.

Individually configured set-ups for the car can be chosen by the driver via the M Drive buttons on the steering wheel, allowing changes to be made to the accelerator response, gearbox response, DSC modes, dynamic damper control and information in the head-up display.

While exterior styling cues of the new BMW M5 feature familiar M aesthetics, the front bumper has large air intakes to feed the engine and cool the brakes, the athletically flared wheel arches emphasise the wide track and the aerodynamically optimised rear bumper features a diffuser between the two pairs of twin exhausts.

The side view is dominated by the unique double-spoke 19-inch M light-alloy wheels.

The M sports seats are upholstered in Merino leather, and the cabin features a BMW individual roof lining in anthracite. It also has a four-zone automatic climate control.

Customers can also give their new BMW M5 the personal touch, since virtually the full range of options for the BMW 5 Series Saloon are available including a host of driver assistance systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive, the statement said.

“The number of customers who choose to purchase a BMW M model still continues to grow. However, driving a car boasting the M logo remains an exclusive experience,” said Joerg Breuer, managing director, BMW Group Middle East.

“The new BMW M5 is a very different car from its predecessor in terms of design, comfort, technology and engineering, so we are confident that it's going to be well received,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service