BMW M5 Sedan

The BMW M Series is a line of luxury cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW. Brought to India in 2007, the BMW M Series is available in three models: M5 Sedan, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible. The BMW M5 is a full-size sport sedan that was introduced in other countries in 1985. It is built on the FR platform.

The BMW M5 Sedan is backed by a 12-year warranty for the bodywork and a 3-year warranty for the paintwork. BMW offers a vehicle warranty of two years, excluding the replacement of worn parts, original BMW parts, and original BMW accessories, regardless of the mileage.

The BMW M5 Sedan competes with the imported models of Mercedes-Benz CLK and Chevrolet Corvette.

The BMW M5 Sedan derives power from a standard 5.0-liter V-10 engine, which churns out 507 bhp @ 7,750 rpm and 520 Nm of torque @ 6,100 rpm. The Sedan goes from 0-100 km per hour in a mere 4.7 seconds and delivers enormous power even by the lightest touch on the accelerator. Along with the double-Vanos camshaft control system, the engine responds without hesitation.

The engine is linked to a 7-speed M Drivelogic Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG), which features gear-change keys on the steering wheel and a selection lever on the central console. It allows for changing of gears quickly, without having to reduce speed, decrease engine power, or use a clutch. Maximum acceleration can be achieved by launch control, which ensures that speed is maintained across the entire range of gear changes.

The BMW M5 Sedan comes equipped with perforated and ventilated compound disc brakes, which perfectly complement the performance of the gusty V-10 engine. For added support, the M5 Sedan is equipped with a variable M differential lock, which offers high driving stability and optimum traction, especially when pulling out of curves. This also prevents spinning of the drive wheels. Even on slippery terrains, the M differential lock supplies that decisive extra portion of pulling power. This system not only optimises handling but also supports the thrust from the rear-wheel-drive.

The BMW M5 is also available with an optional head-up display with an M indicator, which enables the driver to keep an eye on the most important information by projecting speed, navigation directions, and check control data onto the windscreen for optimum visibility. It can also be activated to display the SMG gear selected by the driver, the rev count as a dynamic graph curve, and the optimum moment to change gear.

Also standard on the BMW M5 Sedan is the MDrive Manager, which can individually configure key properties, such as engine performance and shift programs, for optimum flexibility using the MDrive button. The pre-configured settings can be activated at the push of a button by the MDrive control on the steering wheel. Available settings include digital motor electronics (DME), seven-speed SMG Drivelogic, a dynamic stability control (DSC) system, and an M-specific head-up display.

The BMW M5 Sedan epitomizes class and style. The M5 Sedan measures 4,855 mm in length and stands on a wheelbase of 2,889 mm. The front fascia is adorned by a body-colour bumper, a twin-grille that wears the BMW badge on its forehead, and stylish headlights.

The M5 Sedan comes with an aluminum chassis for maximum driving pleasure. It also comes with optimised spring dampers, high body-shell mounting, and a range of settings available for the electronic damper control (EDC) system, due to which this chassis offers optimum directional stability and sharp handling on curves. It looks distinct with powerful curves on the bonnet and dynamic lines that run from the thrusting front section right through to the striking rear end with its four chrome-plated stainless steel exhaust pipes.

The Sedan comes standard with adaptive headlights, which offer increased safety when driving on curvaceous roads at night. These headlights have sensors that permanently monitor data such as speed and steering angle, and electromechanical motors point the xenon headlights accordingly, illuminating the road ahead. Front fog lamps are also standard in the M5.

The M5 Sedan stands on 19-inch light alloy wheels and rolls on 255/40 ZR19 front and 285/35 ZR19 rear tyres.

The BMW M5 Sedan comes with plush, comfortable, and well-appointed interiors. The M5 Sedan can seat five persons. It comes standard with leather-trimmed seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a gear shift knob. A height adjustable driver's seat is available as optional on the M5.

The BMW M5 Sedan features an instrument panel that includes illuminated, white scale rings and red needles. It also comes standard with rain-sensing front wipers, a rear defogger, and a rear wiper. It has a fuel tank capacity of 70 litres. Some other amenities include an air conditioner, power windows, a power steering, power door locks, a tiltable steering column, tinted window glass, electrically-adjustable outside mirrors, and cup holders.

The body-shell of the BMW M5 Sedan is extremely stiff and resilient, which maximises passenger comfort as well as safety. It comes with deformation zones on the front and rear bumpers to protect the body-shell from damage. For safety, the BMW M5 Sedan features driver and front passenger, side and head airbags. It also comes standard with seatbelts, pre-tensioners, and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Some other safety features include central locking, an engine immobilizer, a remote keyless entry, child safety door locks, a collapsible steering, and an anti-theft alarm.