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Superlative super saloon. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Superlative super saloon
I apprehensively got off the plane in France and made my way outside to a line of shiny new BMW M5s, excited, but anxious to know if the BMW M5 was really as good as it promised to be.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-62 mph (seconds): 4.7

Urban mpg: 12.4
Extra urban mpg: 27.7
Combined mpg: 19.1
CO2 (g/km): 357


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4855
Height (mm): 1469
Width (mm): 1846
Wheelbase (mm): 2889
Front track (mm): 1580
Rear track (mm): 1566
Cargo volume (litres): 500
Gross weight (kg): 2300
Kerb weight (kg): 1830
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 2100
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 70


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: V10 petrol engine mounted in front longitudinally.

Management: Emissions control to Euro 4.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4999
Compression ratio: 12.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 92.00 x 75.20
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Bi-VANOS infinitely variable camshaft control.
Max. power (bhp): 507 at 7750 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 384 at 6100 rpm

Transmission: Seven-speed SMG III (Sequential Manual Gearbox).

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.985:1
2nd: 2.652:1
3rd: 1.806:1
4th: 1.392:1
5th: 1.159:1
6th: 1.000:1
7th: 0.833:1
Reverse: 3.985:1
Final drive: 3.620:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double-joint tension rod spring-strut suspension with displaced camber; small positive steering scrub radius; traverse force compensation; anti-dive.

Rear: Integral axle (aluminium), wheel suspension with special effect anti-squat/anti-dive.

Steering: Rack-and-pinion steering, hydraulically assisted steering and Servotronic.

Turning circle diameter (m): 12.40

Brakes: Front: Double-piston floating-caliper vented and punched disc brakes, 374x36mm. Rear: Single-piston floating-caliper vented and punched disc brakes, 370x24mm. ABS, CBC, DSC, variable M differencial lock.

Wheels: Front: 8.5J x 19-inch EH 2 IS 12 alloy. Rear: 9.5 J x 19-inch EH 2 IS 28 alloy.

Tyres: Front: 255/40 ZR19. Rear: 285/35 ZR19 .







 

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