2007
BMW M5
Product
Highlights
General
• Newest
in a BMW M tradition that began in 1984 (US version introduced in 1988 model
year); 4th-generation M5 (3rd generation was offered in U.S. in 2000-2003)
• Sports
car and luxury sedan in one exciting vehicle
• Powered
by a 5.0-liter, 500-hp V-10 engine via a 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox or
6-speed manual transmission
• Produced
in small numbers at BMW’s Dingolfing, Germany factory
• Base
price $83,195 including destination and handling charge
Features that distinguish M5 from BMW 550i
Performance
& efficiency
• 5.0-liter V-10 engine
– 500 hp, 383 lb-ft. torque (previous M5: 4.9-liter V-8, 394 hp, 368 lb-ft.)
• 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox, first SMG
designed “from scratch” as an SMG; incorporates DRIVELOGIC shift programming in
evolved, refined form
·
Optional
(at no cost) 6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride & braking
• M Variable Differential Lock for enhanced
traction and handling
• Specially
modified and calibrated front and rear suspension
• Electronic
Damping Control (EDC) – first appearance in a BMW M model; three modes (Comfort
, Normal and Sport)
• Special
M5 steering system: “quicker” than 5 Series, two levels of Servotronic power
assist tied to EDC modes
• Compound, cross-ventilated disc brakes – BMW’s
largest-dimensioned, most powerful brakes ever – with 2-piston front calipers
·
19
x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear M Radial Spoke alloy wheels with 255/40ZR-19 front/
285/35ZR-19 rear performance tires
• BMW
M-calibrated Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with selectable M Dynamic Mode
• MDrive
(submenu in iDrive system): allows driver to combine personal preferences into
a single setting, selectable via button on steering wheel –
• Three
levels of engine power and throttle response
• SMG
DRIVELOGIC shift-program settings
• DSC
modes and de-activation
• EDC/steering
settings
• Settings
of available Head-Up Display (standard or M)
• Active
Seat Backrest settings (three programs for optional M Multi-function Seats;
see Options)
Exterior design & function
• Front
bumper/spoiler/air-intake assembly
• Traditional
BMW M side “gills”
• 19-in.
BMW M Double Spoke wheels
• Unique
rocker panels (side sills) with sharp accent line
• Standard
Satin Chrome Shadowline side-window trim
• M
exterior mirrors, shaped to enhance aerodynamics and reduce wind noise
• Distinctively
shaped lower section of trunklid
• Rear
bumper/spoiler/diffusor assembly
• Four
round stainless-steel exhaust outlets
• Four
unique BMW M colors
Ergonomics, luxury & convenience
• Doorsill
trims with M5 logo
• Unique
speedometer and tachometer dials –
• Red indicator needles
• Specific scales
(speedometer to 200 mph/300 km/h, tachometer to 9000 rpm)
• M logo on tachometer
face
• Oil-temperature gauge
in tachometer face
• Power,
DSC, EDC and SMG mode switches on center console
• Short,
illuminated SMG selector/shift lever or manual shift lever, depending on
transmission
• MDrive
submenu in iDrive control system