The Competition package, an additional $7600 option over the base model, adds darkened exterior trim, an active M Sport exhaust, and firmer springs and suspension parts.
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Overview
Some automobiles have large bodies, while others are exciting. With a body based on the standard 5-series and a heart-and-lung transplant provided by the company’s M performance division, the BMW M5 is both. All four wheels are driven by an impressive 600-hp twin-turbo V-8 that is housed under the hood and connected to an eight-speed automated transmission. With 17 more horsepower, a soulful exhaust, a firmer suspension, and Competition badging and trim, an optional Competition package amps up the fire. In our tests, the model reached 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. The M5 offers a premium experience with a predilection for fireworks while being built to withstand the rigors of mountain hairpins, blasts on the autobahn, and daily life. The Bimmer’s sleek styling isn’t countered by a resonant exhaust, unlike its closest rival, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, but its excellent comfort and refinement place it among the finest in the luxury sports sedan market.
Driving Dynamics And Performance Of The BMW M5 Competition
The twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 in the basic M5, which is hardly “standard,” is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive to produce 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. With the addition of 17 horsepower for a total of 617 horsepower, a modified exhaust system, and stiffer suspension, the Competition package creates an incredibly dynamic driving experience. The M5 Competition is advertised as having a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds, although in practice, it appears to be closer to 2.8 seconds.
The 2023 M5 still handles beautifully even through tight bends, helped by lots of traction and rigid suspension that prevents body roll and keeps the vehicle securely planted at all times. However, steering may not be as accurate and responsive as before. Even while the M5 has AWD out of the box, there is a selectable option that directs all of the power to the rear wheels, enhancing the driving sensation.
Family sedans should provide excellent comfort as well as excellent handling and stiff driving, and the 2023 M5 does so without any issues. The dampers relax for a pillow-soft ride while in comfort mode, and cabin noise is almost completely eliminated. On demand, the M5 five can transform from a sporty road carver to an opulent executive driver.
The Mercedes-AMG E 63 S will be outperformed by the most powerful M5 ever in terms of performance.
This is the most focused version of Munich’s super saloon, the BMW M5 Competition Pack. It has a more powerful engine and a stiffer suspension setup to wreck the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S.
The 0-62 mph time is 3.3 seconds, which is one tenth faster than the conventional M5, and the 0-124 mph time is 10.8 seconds, down from 11.1 seconds.
A modified version of the 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 engine provides the extra power. Power has increased by 25 bhp to 615 bhp, and while torque still plateaus at 750 Nm, it now ranges from 1,800 to 5,800 rpm, which is 200 rpm higher than previously. The tips of the Competition pack-specific exhaust system, which is contained in a distinctive diffuser, are finished in black chrome.
The front grille, side gills, door mirrors, window frames, and rear spoiler all get additional black accents. Also distinguishing the Competition Pack from the standard M5 are the special 20-inch forged alloy wheels.
A variety of suspension modifications are installed behind the wheels to make the Competition Pack more responsive to drive than its sister. While the ride height has decreased by an additional 7mm, spring rates have increased overall by 10%. The front axle has been adjusted for more camber, and the anti-roll bar in the back has been strengthened. It is asserted that stiffer engine, toe link, and front anti roll bar mounts will improve the steering’s feel for precision and directness.
To match the more aggressive suspension configuration, the adaptive dampers have been reinstalled. The Nurburgring Nordschleife is thought to be best suited for Sport mode, while Sport Plus is meant for supple Grand Prix tracks.
Inside the Competition Pack, not much has changed; the only additions are M Sport stripes on the seat belts and distinctive carpet mats.
Prices have not yet been determined, however when fitted, the Competition Pack increased the previous-generation M5’s value by PS6,700. When sales begin, plan to pay just about PS 100,000.
Update:
The biturbo 4.4-liter V8 engine will first undergo modifications to produce an additional 25 horsepower and 37 pound-feet (50 Newton-meters) of torque. The overall output will be a whopping 625 horsepower and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm), giving it 22 more horsepower than the Mercedes-AMG E63 S while still having 37 lb-ft less torque (50 Nm).
The BMW M5 with the optional Competition Package will finish the race to 62 mph (100 kph) in just 3.3 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds faster than its AMG counterpart. This is due to the newly added muscle. There is currently no information available regarding the highest speed, but it will undoubtedly be at least as fast as the 189 mph (305 kph) that the normal M5 with the M Driver’s Package is capable of. Recall that the E63 S’s top speed with the AMG Driver’s Package is 186 mph (300 kph).
The M5 with the Competition Package will have a sports exhaust system in addition to having more power, but keep in mind that it won’t be the lighter full titanium exhaust. The suspension will also receive some adjustments from the engineers, including a slight stiffening and a lowering of the ride height. Customized alloy wheels and black accents on the emblems, front and side grills, and bottom portion of the rear bumper around the diffuser are also included. Along with a M carbon fiber engine cover and blacked-out “Competition” lettering at the back beneath the M5 badge, Competition-branded illuminated door sills are also featured, following the example of the previously released M2 Competition.
Some people were surprised to learn that the Competition Package does not contain carbon ceramic brakes. It’s still too early to say for sure whether or not these specifics are accurate.
The details were shared by another user in the Bimmerpost forums, who kindly shared the final seven digits of VINs for M5s with the Competition Package. The information was supplied by a member of those boards. We were able to obtain these photographs after running each one through the Bimmer.Work website (which functions as a VIN decoder in essence).
Production is likely to begin in July after the official announcement, which is anticipated to take place on May 8. The first deliveries should start in December. Although the price has not been disclosed, it is anticipated to be about the $7,300 that BMW requested for the Competition Package on the M5 from the previous generation. That would push the model’s starting price up to around $110,000, making it more expensive than the E63 S, which has a starting price of $104,400.
It’s looking fantastic thus far, but we’ll have to wait a little longer to find out if BMW will confirm all of these facts.
It purportedly boosts power and torque by 25 horsepower and 37 pound-feet.
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The car will produce 25 more horsepower. With a top speed of roughly 190 mph, this will enable the M5 to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.3 seconds and from 124 to mph in 10.8 seconds.
According to Motor 1, the vehicle will gain an additional 37 pound-feet of torque, bringing its 4.4-liter biturbo V8’s specifications to 625 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 22 horsepower above the competition.
Bimmerpost members are excluded, which, if accurate, deviates from earlier conventional thought but would aid in keeping the cost of the tuning package low.
There are also Y-spoke alloy wheels, a lowered and stiffer suspension, and Sports Exhaust, which is apparently “more cracks and louder” than the full lightweight titanium exhaust. There are Competition lighted door sills and a M carbon engine cover. A rear M5 Competition badge, black front and side grills, a blacked-out lower rear bumper, and a high-gloss black rear boot lip are also included.
Pricing has not yet been determined, but is expected to be quite similar to the $7,300 cost of the previous generation M5 Competition Package. The 2018 M5 with all-wheel drive.
beginnings at $103,595, so the Competition Package would raise it to almost $110,000. According to reports, production starts in July, and delivery begin in September.
We’ll learn the official information on May 8 when BMW is anticipated to make the unveiling.
What distinguishes the BMW M5 from the M5 Competition?
In addition to being the most crazy M5 of the F90 (sixth generation), the new 2022 BMW M5 CS (short for Competition Sport) is also one of the most absurd production BMWs ever. It’s undoubtedly the strongest: The S63 M TwinPower twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 produces 553 lb-ft of torque between 1,800 and 5,950 rpm and 627 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. The M5 CS offers the same peak torque as the M5 Competition, but at an additional 90 revolutions per minute. The peak-torque rpm range of the M5 Comp already exceeds that of the ordinary M5 by 170 rpm, so while that might not seem like much, bear that in mind. In terms of M5 horsepower comparisons, the normal M5 produces 600 hp at 6,000 rpm, while the M5 Competition produces 617 hp at the same speed.
Comparing the 2022 BMW M5 CS to its “lesser” counterparts, it gains more than simply more power and revs. It has the same chassis and suspension improvements over the M5 as the M5 Comp offers, including firmer engine mounts, suspension springs, a 0.2-inch lower ride height, more negative front camber, and stiffer rear anti-roll bars and toe-link ball-joint mounts. In comparison to the M5 Competition, BMW claims that the M5 CS receives more “spring and Dynamic Damper Control tuning” to “take advantage of the lower vehicle weight and of the optionally available (free) Pirelli P Zero Corsa ultra-high-performance tires.” Keep in mind the rubber point because we’ll get back to it in a moment.
Ah, speaking of weight, the M5 CS topped the scales at 4,089 pounds, compared to the 4,344 pounds that BMW claims the M5 Comp weighs. Although we haven’t had a chance to weigh an M5 Comp, we have a suspicion that it would weigh less than its stated weight given the criteria by which BMW calculates the curb weights of their vehicles. In any case, this is a significant distinction between the two versions, and the M5 CS has a diet that includes more carbon-fiber reinforced plastic components, including as the unpainted carbon fiber hood vents, front splitter, mirror caps, rear diffuser, and rear spoiler. Further weight reduction is made possible by the engine cover’s use of CFRP and the car’s decreased need for soundproofing.
Where is the competitor BMW M5 made?
The F90 M5 is the first M5 that is not rear-wheel drive and is based on the G30 5 Series. It has an all-wheel drive (“xDrive”) drivetrain. The all-wheel drive system, however, favors the back wheels. If the electronic stability control (ESC) is turned off, it can also be set to just power the back wheels. An automatic 8-speed ZF GA8HP75Z transmission is used.
Seungmo Lim created the M5’s external aesthetic. The vehicle was introduced in August 2017 at Gamescom to support the release of Need for Speed Payback. In September 2017, the M5 debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). The BMW Dingolfing Plant in Germany manufactures both the M5 and standard 5 Series cars.
The F90 M5 can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds from a complete stop and 200 km/h (124 mph) in 11.1 seconds. In imperial measurements, it takes 2.8 seconds to reach 60 mph (97 km/h) and 6.6 seconds to reach 100 mph (161 km/h). This version of the M5 is a 10-second automobile since it completes the standing quarter mile in 10.9 seconds. The peak speed is restricted to 250 km/h (155 mph), while with the optional M Driver’s Package, the top speed is constricted to 305 km/h (190 mph). Despite the additional weight of the all-wheel drive parts, the F90 M5 weighs about 40 kg (88 lb) less than the M5 of the previous generation.
With distances of 374 km (232 mi) and 144 km (89 mi), respectively, the F90 M5 set the Guinness World Records for “Longest continuous vehicle drift” and “Longest twin vehicle drift (water assisted)” on a wet skidpad in December 2017. In a test by Sport auto, the F90 M5 turned the Nurburgring in 7:38.92 seconds.