For 25 years now, the fascinating combination of supreme driving comfort experienced in a premium upper midrange sedan and the treatment characteristics of a high-performance sports car has been described by i single unmistakable model designation – BMW M5. In 1984, with the offset generation of this model, the BMW M GmbH laid the foundation stone for a completely new vehicle category. The BMW M5 was the first car of its kind to offering racing-oriented high functioning in a sedan that could be driven without restrictions in everyday road traffic. This unique concept developed into a remarkable success story spanning four model generations.

The BMW M GmbH is now drawing the attention of racing car enthusiasts to a 4-seater yet again. The BMW Concept M5, which is making its public debut at the Auto Shanghai 2011, presents itself as the latest reinterpretation of this unmistakable vehicle character.

BMW M5 Concept 13 655x436 Superior sportiness and typical M aesthetics in a BMW five Serial Sedan format provide the basis for the exclusive BMW M5 driving feel. With each model generation, the advancements made in the development of premium sedans in terms of condolement, safety and premium ambient were accompanied by new possibilities to intensify that unsurpassed 'Thou feeling'. The globe premiere of the BMW Concept M5 at the Machine Shanghai 2011 gives clear signals for the continuation of this tradition. Based on the design vocabulary adult for the BMW 5 Series Sedan, the nigh-serial concept car reflects the characteristic styling features of a BMW M car, with which the machine's further enhanced dynamic potential is authentically visualised.

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A new high-revving V8 engine with Thou TwinPower Turbo Technology guarantees typical M ability output. The 8-cylinder power unit of measurement delivers a spontaneous and even acceleration, which remains constant upwards to the highest load and is characteristic of the M feeling, in a previously unequalled dimension. At the aforementioned fourth dimension, both performance and efficiency have been significantly increased in comparison to the previous engine. Numerous drivetrain innovations and other enhancements have lead to a reduction in fuel consumption and emission levels by more 25 percent.

The new engine and a seven-speed M double-clutch manual with Drivelogic and M-specific pause and steering create the ideal prerequisites for an unrivalled driving experience.

Typical M aesthetics: performance defines pattern, aerodynamics optimise functioning.

The athletic appearance of the BMW Concept M5 authentically expresses the engine'south superior power. The sporty and elegant look of the BMW M5 Sedan has been specifically modified using typical M design vocabulary. All specific pattern features are directly related to the four-seater'due south outstanding performance characteristics. They were developed exclusively for the BMW Concept M5 and enhance the vehicle'due south grapheme, which is marked by high performance and supreme treatment even nether extreme conditions.

Prominent examples of this are the big air intakes, which permit for the engine's higher cooling requirements, every bit well every bit optimised aerodynamics thanks to a discreet spoiler located on the kick lid and a diffuser integrate into the rear apron.

The BMW Concept M5 owes its intense emotional bear on to the straight relation of each detail with the technical requirements. At the same time, the concise styling of the loftier-operation automobile's specific features creates the character of understatement that is typical of a BMW Yard automobile. The machine'south superior appearance is underlined by the body colour Chrome Shadow. The unimposing appearance of this body color distinctively enhances the surface contours of the vehicle's three-dimensionally modelled bodywork.

Front frock: precise airflow optimises cooling and aerodynamics.

Dynamic lines and large air intakes on the forepart of the BMW Concept M5 are a clear implication of the vehicle'south exceptionally sport-oriented characteristics and its engine's outstanding ability. Like on the BMW 5 Series Sedan, the contour lines on the bonnet of the BMW Concept M5 flow towards the BMW kidney grille. The upright position of the widely stretched kidney grille as well signalises dynamic forwards movement. The dual round bi-xenon headlights, which are complemented at the top by an accentuating light, create the road-focused look that is also characteristic of BMW M automobiles.

The front apron, which was designed exclusively for the BMW Concept M5, contributes significantly towards both the car's able-bodied appearance also as its dynamic potential. It features three big air intakes, the dimensions of which are precisely oriented towards the high cooling requirement of the engine and its ancillary components. The centre opening corresponds to the width of the BMW kidney grille, the side contour lines motility away from each other as they proceed downwards. This echoes the Five shape between the grille and the headlights, thus emphasising the width of the air intake.

The heart air intake protrudes further out than the 2 outer intakes and its contours are slightly curved. This 3-dimensional design and the deeply embedded, black grille sporting a honeycomb design additionally underscore
the vehicle's powerful grapheme. With concisely designed so-called flaps on the lower edges of the outer air intakes, the BMW Concept M5 boasts a racing-inspired feature for optimising airflow. These also emphasise a front end apron pattern that is oriented towards the technical demands.

Side view: dynamically flowing lines, large M calorie-free alloy wheels.

With powerfully modelled wheel arches and dynamically flowing lines, the BMW Concept M5 also signalises uncompromising sportiness when viewed from the side. The long wheelbase, the set back passenger cabin and the black side window surrounds distinctively underscore the sedan'south stretched silhouette. This advent is even more strongly emphasised through Chiliad-specific lowering of the vehicle.

The athletically flared wheel arches are complemented past Thousand-specific light alloy wheels sporting a double-spoke design. Due to the vehicle's broad track, they are affluent with the car trunk. The xx-inch forged rims are fitted with tyre size 265/35 ZR20 at the forepart and 265/35 ZR20 at the back.

The M-typical gill chemical element on the front end side console has been reinterpreted on the BMW Concept M5. The gill features a high-quality chrome surround and is horizontally divided by a chrome bar, which in addition to the side indicator also
bears the Thou logo. The gill element is the starting point of the swage line, which during its farther form across the door handles stretches dorsum as far equally the taillights.

The rear end: able-bodied styling, targeted airflow.

Superior sportiness and supreme road holding are effectively symbolised by the BMW Concept M5'southward rear cease design. The accent on vehicle width through dominating horizontal lines also featured on the BMW 5 Series Sedan is combined with an athletically shaped rear apron. The vehicle-specific rear frock, which forms a smooth transition to the wide wheel arches, ensures a particularly intensive accentuation of the motive force that is transferred to the rear wheels.

An integrated diffuser at the lower edge of the rear frock effectuates targeted airflow at the end of the undercarriage. As a typical M identifying feature, the BMW Concept M5 is fitted with a double-menstruation exhaust system, the double tailpipes of which are located far apart at each side of the diffuser and surrounded by aerodynamically shaped trims.

As well, the discreet rear spoiler located on the boot lid serves to optimise the machine'due south aerodynamic characteristics. It ensures additional downforce above all at high speeds, thus contributing towards supreme handling at all times.

Monumental ability, impressive efficiency: V8 engine with Grand TwinPower Turbo.

The BMW Concept M5 gives a starting betoken for the venture into a new dimension of motor racing-oriented driving dynamics. The high-performance characteristics reflected in its blueprint are realised through the M-specific drivetrain and suspension technology. Nether the concept car's bonnet is a new, high-revving V8 power unit featuring G TwinPower Turbo Technology.

The new engine ensures a new dimension of the linear ability development and so characteristic of BMW M automobiles. Moreover, it impressively embodies the principle of technological advancement inside the framework of the BMW Group'south Efficient Dynamics strategy. Compared to the fourth generation of the BMW M5'southward ability unit of measurement, the newly developed engine has a significantly increased output level, whilst at the same time lowering previous fuel consumption and emission levels by at least 25 percent. With the new eight- cylinder engine, big steps take been taken in the optimisation of drivetrain engineering. A articulate increment in ability is accompanied by a likewise very remarkable increment in efficiency. This demonstrates the unparalleled effectiveness of this development strategy, which originates from motor racing, where in add-on to the engine'southward operation capabilities and reliability, every bit few fuel stops as possible result in a decisive reward.

The BMW Concept M5's engine power is transferred to the rear wheels by a seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic. This double-clutch gearbox, which was specifically tuned to the new V8 engine's operation characteristics, fascinates with extremely fast gear shifting, precise gear selection and a loftier caste of effectiveness that additionally optimises the vehicle's efficiency. The combination of the new engine with Thou Drivelogic is supplemented by an Auto Offset Stop function. When halting at road junctions or in a tailback, the high-performance engine is temporarily switched off, thus avoiding unnecessary fuel consumption during idling. To go on the journey information technology is sufficient to release the footbrake and the V8 engine restarts without delay.

Model-specific suspension technology, typical One thousand innovation: active Thousand Chiliad Differential.

The intermission applied science specially developed for each model is an as crucial elective part of the well-counterbalanced overall concept of any M machine. It is constructed using comprehensive know-how obtained from motor racing and and so tuned inside the framework of extensive tests carried out on the Northern Loop of the Nürburgring. Exclusive G suspension components include, inter alia, the wheel suspension systems, specific axle kinematics as well equally uncommonly effective and weight-optimised brakes, which also remain stable even under high levels of strain. In add-on, the BMW

Concept M5 features innovative rear differential technology also developed by the BMW Thou GmbH.

The Agile M Differential optimises vehicle stability using targeted variation of locking torque between the correct and left drive wheels. Active control of the multi-plate lock inside the rear differential is highly accurate and fast. This ensures that wheel spin is prevented fifty-fifty on slippery road surfaces and in the event of differing friction coefficients betwixt the right and left wheels, in narrow bends or during sudden lane changes. The thereby optimised traction facilitates the highest level of vehicle stability and dynamics during dispatch out of bends fifty-fifty under the most enervating conditions.

BMW Concept M5 – the future of the high-performance sports automobile with four doors and five seats.

The BMW Concept M5 embodies the vision of a premium upper midrange sedan offering the highest caste of comfort for up to v occupants and assuasive the driver to follow the ideal racing line both on the racetrack and in everyday road traffic. The BMW Concept M5 combines outstanding performance resulting from racing-inspired drive and intermission technology with typical M aesthetics that authentically express the vehicle'due south dynamic potential. The concept car visualises the unmistakable characteristics of a BMW G model, which mature from a harmonious overall concept in which engine, intermission and design complement each other perfectly.

The BMW M GmbH'due south know-how gained from decades of experience and constantly further adult under racing conditions manifests itself in this combination. Innovative technology derived directly from motor racing provides
each new BMW model with unmatched high-performing characteristics.

The BMW Concept M5 reflects a highly advanced phase in the development of a loftier-performance vehicle based on the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. The specific design features are directly aligned to the technical requirements, the intermission engineering science is precisely harmonised with the engine'due south performance characteristics. With this precisely defined development strategy, the latest apotheosis of the incomparable One thousand feeling strives steadily towards series
maturity.

[Source: BMW ]