BMW Media Site Introducing The All-New 5th Generation BMW M5 Contact: Matthew  Russell (201) 307-3783 (office) Matthew.Russell@bmwna.com     Introducing The All-New 5th Generation BMW M5 Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 22, 2011… Since the “M5”  badge was first placed on the deck lid of a BMW back in 1988, this  iconic model has exemplified the luxury and daily usability of a top  range BMW sedan combined with true super-car performance.  Now, in its  5th generation, the all-new BMW M5 is again poised to redefine the  performance envelope possible in a luxury sedan.The new BMW M5 is a high-performance sports car whose exceptional  dynamic potential is geared squarely towards the demands of track use  while – at the same time - sets a new benchmark in daily driving with  its touring comfort and innovative equipment features. It also sets the  pace in its class in terms of efficiency.In order to achieve these lofty performance goals, the new BMW M5  introduces the most powerful engine ever fitted in a series-produced  model from BMW M GmbH mated to a new high-torque 7-speed M-Double Clutch  (M-DCT).  An innovative Active M Differential which optimizes power  transfer to the rear wheels combined with extensive chassis upgrades  developed on the history of extensive racing expertise ensure that the  engines performance can be transferred to the ground. Under the hood of the new BMW M5 lies a newly developed, high-revving V8  engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo  technology, a cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Injection fuel  direct injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control), maximum  output of 560 hp (US preliminary figure) (412 kW) at 6,000 – 7,000 rpm  and peak torque of 500 lb-ft (680 Nm) between1,500 and 5,750 rpm. The  instant power delivery and sustained thrust that M cars have built their  reputation results in an acceleration of 0– 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.4  seconds and 0–124 mph (0-200 km/h) in13.0 seconds. While the engines  output has increased by around 10%  and maximum torque is up by more  than 30%, the new BMW M5 consumes roughly 30% less fuel and has  substantially higher range than its predecessor.The significantly improved balance between the performance-focused M  experience and the car’s fuel consumption originates from the efficiency  of the new V8 engine and from leading edge BMW EfficientDynamics  technology including the Auto Start-Stop function in conjunction with  the standard seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic.In order to channel the engine’s impressive power into inspiring  performance characteristics, the new BMW M5 boasts chassis technology –  including electronically controlled dampers, M-specific Servotronic  steering, a stability control system with M Dynamic Mode and  high-performance compound brakes – developed from racing expertise and  tuned to the output profile of the engine.In turn, the aerodynamics of the new M5 have been tuned to optimize the  supply of cooling air to the engine and drivetrain, maximize high speed  stability and enhance the dynamic design typical of BMW M cars.Ultimately, all systems have been refined in extensive and detailed  testing on the Nordschleife circuit at the Nürburgring.  This ensures  unbeatable longitudinal and lateral acceleration, handling  characteristics and braking performance on the circuit or the commute to  work.The interior design of the new M5 is a reflection of the dual  performance/luxury nature of the car. Sports seats, an M leather  steering wheel, and an M-specific instrument cluster and center console  lends the cockpit a classical sports car feeling. For the first time,  two M Drive buttons are fitted as standard for the driver to command the  ideal car set-up for various driving conditions to their own individual  preferences. “Efficient”, “Sport” and “Sport Plus” modes are available.Top-quality materials, generous levels of space and the extensive range  of standard equipment generate the premium, modern ambience of luxury.  In addition, customers can give their car the personal touch since  virtually the full range of options for the BMW 5 Series Sedan are also  available for the M5, including a host of BMW ConnectedDrive mobility  services and driver assistance systems.The engine: High-Revving V8 Engine with M TwinPower Turbo Technology.The new BMW M5 engine has the highest output ever generated by a BMW M  car, and at the same time provides the most efficient balance between  performance and fuel consumption. It is characterized by immediate  throttle response, a linear power curve and an unusually high and flat  torque curve. The new engine produces around 10 per cent higher output  than the V10 engine of its predecessor and torque is up by over 30 per  cent. At the same time, fuel consumption and CO2 are expected to be  reduced by approximately 30%.To achieve the performance levels demanded by the M5, the engineers at  BMW M started with the proven BMW M developed V8 engine from the BMW X5 M  - X6 M (internally known as the S63) and further developed it for its  duty in the M5. Internally designated as the S63Tü this new engine uses  similar M Twin Power technology combined with the reverse flow V8  layout. The result is that the high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower  Turbo Technology lends a whole new intensity to the powerful thrust at  the higher rev ranges for which M cars are known. The 4.4-litre engine  develops a peak output of 560 hp (412 kW) at 5,750 – 7,000 rpm (versus  555 hp at 6,000 rpm for the S63), while its maximum torque of 500 lb-ft  (680 Nm) is on tap between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm (versus 500 lb-ft from  1,500 to 5650 rpm for the S63). The rev limiter intervenes at 7,200 rpm  (up 200 rpm from the S63 engine). The rev band, which offers extremely  dynamic acceleration between peak torque and the availability of maximum  output, is therefore almost three times as wide as that of the V10  engine in the previous generation M5.As in the V-8 engine of the X5 M, the two twin-scroll turbochargers are  placed (along with the catalytic converters) in the V-space between the  two cylinder banks. This layout results in an unusually compact engine  where the intake is moved outboard and the exhaust inboard – the  opposite of conventional V-engines. The lengths of intake and exhaust  tracts are thereby reduced and their diameters increased, reducing  pressure losses - especially on the exhaust side. A further advantage of  the layout is the short distance between the cylinders’ combustion  chambers and the primary catalytic converters; this leads to quicker  warm-up of the catalysts after the engine is started and therefore lower  start-up emissions.The patented crossover exhaust manifold, first introduced in the S63  engine of the X5 M is also employed in the S63Tü.  This exhaust manifold  is a special 8-into-4 setup that combines the exhaust from two cylinder  (on opposite banks) that are 360° of crankshaft rotation apart from  each other. Each of the eight runners is of identical length to ensure  perfectly regular timing of exhaust gas pulses.Each of the four manifold outlets is fed into each of the four available  scrolls of the two twin-scroll turbochargers. The two scrolls of a  twin-scroll turbo lead each exhaust pulse directly to the turbine  without feedback or interference from other scroll (that are feed by  cylinders at other points in the combustion process). Additionally,  dividing the gases into two smaller paths (scrolls) results in higher  gas velocity than in a single larger path.  This enhances the  turbocharger’s response thereby reducing lag. The crossover manifold is  configured so that second scroll of the turbo is fed by two cylinders  that are 180° out of phase with the first scroll. In this way each  turbocharger receives distinct exhaust pulses every 180° of crankshaft  rotation (from one of four cylinders). Furthermore, the two turbos  receive exhaust pulses are 90° offset from each other.  The result is  that throttle response is sharpened and turbo lag is reduced to a  minimum. The new engine also sports larger air to liquid intercoolers  and a tuned exhaust which results in the engine making power more  quickly than previously possible. Finally, the S63Tü uses a maximum  boost pressure of 1.5 bar (22 psi) absolute versus 1.2 bar for the S63  engine.BMW’s efficient High Precision direct fuel injection also plays a major  role in this engine’s combination of high performance and fuel  efficiency. High Precision direct fuel injection ensures an extremely  precise supply of fuel to the combustion chambers. Injectors positioned  centrally between the valves within immediate range of the spark plugs  spray the mixture into the combustion chambers with maximum pressure of  200 bar (nearly 3000 psi), providing smooth and clean combustion.  Innovative solenoid valve injectors in the new BMW M5 engine use  multiple injections to achieve an extremely precise mixture preparation.  The fuel also has a cooling effect on the combustion that allowed the M  engineers to endow the engine with a high compression ratio: yet  another technical attribute that contributes to both performance and  efficiency, while also reducing exhaust emissions and even having a  positive effect on how the engine sounds.Throughout each of its four previous generations, the heart of the BMW  M5 has been its high-revving, high output-per-liter engine fed by  individual throttle plates.  The new M5 engine introduces VALVETRONIC  variable valve control system for the first time on a BMW M engine –  effectively providing 16 individual throttles. VALVETRONIC is BMW’s patented fully variable valve control system that  eliminates the need for conventional throttles. Engine power is instead  controlled directly by varying the amount of lift of the intake valves.   Throttle losses in the gas cycle are minimized with this system, which  has a positive impact on both the efficiency and torque.  VALVETRONIC  has also sharpened the responsiveness of this engine compared to the V10  engine it replaces.The M TwinPower Technology of the new V8 engine also includes BMW’s  Double VANOS   infinitely-variable valve timing system which optimizes  the engine’s efficiency and generates high torque at low engine revs. In  addition, a volume-controlled oil pump and a range of other  EfficientDynamics measures deliver an extra boost to efficiency. The new  BMW M5 features both Brake Energy Regeneration and the Auto Start-Stop  function, which automatically switches off the engine when the car comes  to a stop. The extensive use of efficiency-enhancing technology  produces fuel consumption and emissions values to levels unmatched in  this segment.The engine’s exhilarating thrust gives the new BMW M5 impressive  acceleration. The sprint from rest to the 62 mph (0-100 km/h) mark is  all over in 4.4 seconds and from that point progress continues with  barely any let-up. Indeed, the M5 needs just 13.0 seconds to race from  0–124 mph (0-200 km/h). Maximum speed is electronically restricted to  155 mph (250 km/h).M TwinPower Turbo Technology also shapes the development of the V8  engine’s soundtrack. The concept of crossover exhaust manifolds plays a  key role in delivering a multi-layered collage of sound. The  twin-tailpipe exhaust system of the new BMW M5 runs largely in a  straight line and has a large cross section. The two exhaust gas ducts  feed into a single muffler from which the customary M twin tailpipes  extend out through the far left and right-hand sides of the rear apron.7 speed M Double Clutch Transmission with DrivelogicThe new V8 engine M TwinPower Turbo engine is mated to a newly developed  7 speed double-clutch transmission designed to handle the high torque  and high revving nature of the engine. The M DCT with Drivelogic System  developed especially for the new M5 has been tuned to the performance  characteristics of the engine. It delivers exceptionally fast and clean  gear changes in both automatic mode (D) and manual mode (S). No clutch  pedal is required for manual gearshifts and the driver can keep their  foot on the accelerator during gear changes. The driver uses the  model-specific M gear selector to choose between D and S mode and to  engage reverse. The transmission offers a sequential shift pattern for  the manual gearshift mode. Alternatively, the driver can also change  gears manually using the shift paddles on the steering wheel – the  right-hand paddle upshifts, the left-hand paddle for downshifts. Comfort  is further enhanced by the new Low Speed Assistance function, which  smoothes power delivery in stop-and-go traffic with a light touch of the  accelerator pedal.M DCT with Drivelogic offers three shift programs in both automated and  manual mode. The driver selects his/her desired mode using the rocker  switch positioned immediately behind the shift lever on the center  console. The D1 program is selected automatically when the engine is  started, tailoring gear selection to deliver the most efficient possible  driving style. D2 mode supports laid-back cruising with gear changes  carried out according to engine revs and load. And, to promote a sporty  driving style laced with dynamic acceleration, shift times in D3 mode  are set up to delay gear changes until the engine has climbed higher up  the rev range.The driver can also adapt the shift characteristics to their  requirements in manual mode. S1 mode generates comfortable and smooth  gear changes. In S2, the gear changes are completed noticeably faster  and accompanied by significant shift kick at higher revs. S3 is the one  to choose for maximum driving dynamics; it enables even sportier gear  changes and is require to initiate the Launch Control function. When the  stability control system is switched off, Launch Control allows the  driver to achieve maximum acceleration from a standstill as permitted by  conditions. During a launch control acceleration, each gear change  takes place automatically and at the optimum engine speed.Active M Differential.The Active M Differential in the new M5 is an electronically controlled  multi-plate limited-slip differential programmed to optimize traction,  stability and sporting character. The rear axle’s multi-plate limited-slip differential works with high  precision and speed. Its control unit is connected with the Dynamic  Stability Control (DSC) system via FlexRay high-speed data transfer  technology and constantly cross-checks the data collected by its sensors  with the feedback from DSC. It then uses this information to calculate  the locking force required to deliver optimum traction and stability.  The data recorded by DSC sensors is also passed on if the stability  control system is switched off. The locking force within the  differential can be varied continuously between 0 and 100%. The ABS  system retains full functionality in all situations.In addition to its own data and that provided by DSC, the Active M  Differential’s control unit also takes into account the position of the  accelerator pedal, the rotational speed of the wheels and the car’s yaw  rate. Every driving situation is therefore analyzed so that any loss of  traction on one side of the car is identified at an early stage. The  degree of lock is adjusted as required within a fraction of a second,  enabling wheel spin to be prevented on slippery surfaces, when the right  and left rear wheel have widely differing friction coefficients and in  tight corners. Optimizing traction in this way also provides unbeatable  driving stability in challenging conditions and allows impressive  dynamic acceleration out of corners.M-Specific ChassisEach component in the suspension and chassis of the new M5 has been  developed based on the extensive race expertise of BMW M engineers.  Specially tuned axle kinematics and newly developed suspension  components boasting impressive strength and minimized weight meet both  the requirements of everyday road driving and the specialized demands of  track use. Reinforced chassis mountings at the front and rear axles  ensure that dynamic forces are passed evenly through to the body  structure. The result is that the BMW M5 continues the BMW M tradition  of engineering a chassis that is faster than the engine. As with every  BMW M car, the engineers carried out the fine-tuning during extensive  testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit.Dynamic Damper Control (DDC) electronically controlled dampers are  standard on the new BMW M5. DDC uses electro-hydraulic damping force  adjustment to provide a set-up suited to the driving situation and the  wishes of the driver. The damper settings can be adjusted at the touch  of a button. In “Comfort” mode the dampers respond adaptively to the  condition of the road surface and the driver’s style. “Sport” mode  activates a noticeably stiffer damper set-up, while “Sport Plus” allows  further stiffening of the suspension to achieve maximum longitudinal and  lateral acceleration in ultra-dynamic driving situations.At the touch of a button, the driver can also select from three settings  for the M-specific Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering.  “Comfort” mode requires only a small amount of steering force when  parking or maneuvering, but still provides the M brand’s hallmark  direction-changing precision at higher speeds. “Sport” ensures the  driver enjoys more intensive feedback across all speed ranges. “Sports  Plus” is the highest level of steering dynamics that can be selected  where the driver is called on to use even greater force with the  steering wheel.The new BMW M5 also uses BMW’s most advanced Dynamic Stability Control  (DSC) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) that includes Cornering Brake  Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Brake Assistant, brake fade  compensation, a Brake Drying function and Start-off Assistant.  The DCS  system has three levels of operation. The default is “DSC On” which  provides the greatest level of stability and traction control. M Dynamic  Mode (MDM) can be activated to override the basic setting by pressing  the DSC button on the center console. This mode allows for very spirited  driving – as on a race track – while still providing a safety by  raising the intervention thresholds of DSC. “DSC Off” mode can also be  activated at the touch of a button for complete deactivation of the  system.High-Performance Brake SystemThe high-performance braking system of the new BMW M5 guarantees  outstanding stopping power matching the overall performance of the car.  The typical BMW M compound rotors have been further improved for the new  M5. These rotors thermally separate the central hub (constructed of  aluminum) and the vented and cross drilled cast iron rotor disk. As a  result, the rotors are free to expand and contract without warping.   Six-piston fixed-calipers are radically bolted to the pivot bearing.  Together, the brake system provides exceptional braking performance,  fade resistance and pedal feel.The standard M5 wheel and tire combination is a19 in. M specific light  alloy wheels fitted with 265/40 R19 tires in the front and 295/40 R 19  tires at the rear. 20 in. forged M light-alloy wheels can be ordered as  an option.Design: ExteriorThe design of the BMW M5 showcases its stand-out character. The dynamic  proportions and stylish authoritative appearance of the BMW 5 Series  Sedan has been further enhanced by the addition of M-specific design  features. The carefully selected enhancements are geared to meeting  technical demands, making them a central element of the Sedan’s  performance. The car’s extraordinary potential is highlighted subtly and  with impressive authenticity by the distinctive design elements on its  front, sides and rear end.The design of the front fascia embodies the impressive power of the new  V8 engine. The contour lines of the hood converge in a V to the brand’s  hallmark double-kidney grille. The wide-spread arrangement of the  customary M black slats – like the three air intakes in the lower  section of the front apron – emphasizes the engine cooling capacity  behind the grille. The arrangement of the air intakes over various  levels creates an impressive depth which accentuates the dynamic,  forward-thrusting appearance of the Sedan.The functional significance of the forward-projecting central aperture  is emphasized by the width of the car, which spreads out towards the  road surface, and the protruding form of the contour lines. The two side  air intakes have a dynamic curving form positioned far to the outer  edges of the car. It emphasizes the wide track and fills the spaces in  the front apron of the BMW 5 Series Sedan normally reserved for fog  lamps. At the lower edge of the front end, air-channeling flaps  developed on the race track ensure optimized aerodynamics.The standard Adaptive Xenon headlights of the new BMW M5 generate the  daytime running lights with visually unique LED light rings. The  indicator lights positioned on the car’s outer edges each consist of 10  LED units. LED accent lights cut across the top of the customary BMW  twin round headlights to perfect the intent look – both during day and  night-time driving – characteristic of all BMW models.The long wheelbase, set-back passenger compartment and High-gloss Black  side window borders clearly accentuate the stretched silhouette of the  new BMW M5. Muscular flared wheel arches spotlight the wide track.  Wheels sitting flush with the bodywork and a 13mm lowered suspension  enhance the car’s sporting presence when viewed from the side. The  unique 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design also assist  in defining its presence and road holding dynamics. The lightweight  construction of the optional 20-inch forged wheels is highlighted by its  five slim double-spokes. This design clears a line of sight to the  high-performance brakes with six-piston fixed calipers, hinting at the  precision with which the driver can modulate the car’s braking prowess.The front fenders carry a fresh take on the hallmark M gills. The  three-dimensional shaping, a wide chrome frame and the free-floating  look of the indicator bar, which bears the M logo, give the intakes an  extremely deep-set look. The aerodynamically optimized form of the  exterior mirrors is emphasized by a horizontal crease. The mirror caps  are painted in body color, the mirror base and lower edge in High-gloss  Black.The sills of the new BMW M5 also have a unique design of their own. A  particularly powerful bulge at the back end of the skirts and a crease  rising slightly to the tail divert the eye to the rear wheel arches –  and therefore to the drive axle of this high-performance sports sedan.The design of the rear fascia provides an effective expression of the  superior sports performance of the new BMW M5. There are further design  elements of the new BMW M5 that focuses on the car’s width through the  dominance of horizontal lines driving additional emphasis to an  athletically formed rear fascia. The tailored rear fascia of the M5  provides a fluid transition into the wide wheel arches, drawing even  more attention to the drive forces channeled through the rear wheels.A diffuser integrated into the lower edge of the rear fascia provides  efficient air flow out the rear of the car under floor section. A  signature M feature of the new BMW M5 is the twin-pipe exhaust system,  where tailpipes are positioned wide to either side of the diffuser and  have aerodynamically formed surrounds. The subtle Gurney-style rear  spoiler on the trunk lid also aids the car’s aerodynamics by providing  additional down force at high speeds.The L-shaped rear lights fit the brand’s template down to the  distinctive night-time look. Three LED-powered light strips shape the  face of the characteristically homogeneous units, and the turn signals  and brake lights are also fed by LED units. The reflectors are arranged  immediately below the rear lights. This is higher up on the rear apron  than normally located on the regular BMW 5 Series Sedan and accentuates  the car’s powerful muscular form.Design: InteriorThe interior of the new BMW M5 brings together the incomparable  combination of a driver-oriented cockpit design of a sports car, the  spaciousness and luxurious feel of a premium automobile. Customized M  sports seats, Merino extended leather upholstery, door sills with “M5”  lettering, an M driver’s footrest, exclusive Aluminum Trace interior  trim strips and the BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite are all  standard equipment, as is the iDrive control system with a 10.2-inch  Control Display. This screen is centrally positioned and like the  controls in the central section of the instrument panel, slightly  oriented towards the driver.The instrument cluster with black-panel-technology includes classic  circular instruments in traditional BMW M car style, with red needles  and white illumination, as well as model-specific displays and the M  logo on the rev counter. The shift program currently selected and gear  engaged are shown in the center of the instrument cluster. Feedback from  all the drive and chassis settings selected at the touch a button are  also displayed in the cockpit.Sports Car Cockpit - Custom TailoredM Drive ButtonsOn the left-hand steering wheel spoke, the driver has two M Drive  buttons which can be used to call up a pre-configured set-up for the  car. For example, the driver can save a sporty configuration using the  “M1” button and a comfort-biased set-up via the “M2” button. The set-up  selected will remain activated until it is either cancelled by pressing  the button again or the driver switches to another M Drive setting. Once  the system has been switched off – as when the engine is started – it  reverts back to a default configuration focusing on efficiency and ride  comfort.The M Drive system in the new BMW M5 allows the driver to adjust no  fewer than six parameters: the engine management, the responses of the  Servotronic steering system, the M DCT with Drivelogic shift program,  the DSC mode, the responses of DDC and the information in the Head-Up  Display. The desired settings for the engine, chassis systems and  Head-Up Display can be configured in any combination via the iDrive  menu. Plus, the driver can also save the current set-up configuration  selected earlier using the buttons on the center console by holding down  one of the two M Drive buttons for a few seconds. For safety reasons, a  set-up involving the DSC settings “MDM” or “DSC Off” requires  confirmation from the driver – by pressing the M Drive button again –  before it can be activated. The set-up configuration selected is shown  by a clear symbol displayed in the instrument cluster.Head-Up Display.The M Drive configuration also includes the information shown on the  standard Head-Up Display and projects important information onto the  windscreen directly in the driver’s field of vision. A full spectrum of  colors is used to display graphics and symbols and the all-color  capability means road sign symbols can be reproduced very realistically.  In addition to a digital speed read-out, the M-specific version of the  Head-Up Display also shows the gear currently engaged and a color rev  counter symbol, complete with Shift Lights.The Body Structure and SafetyThe hallmark M handling and occupant protection both are made possible  due to the extraordinary strength of the BMW M5 body structure.  Incredibly, durable load-bearing structures and large precisely defined  deformation zones keep the forces released in a collision away from the  extremely stiff passenger compartment. The new BMW M5 includes front and  side airbags, side curtain head airbags for both rows of seats,  three-point inertial reel seat belts on all seats, front belt force  limiters, seat belt tensioners, and ISOFIX child seat attachments in the  rear all as standard equipment.The BMW M5 weight is minimized by an intelligent mix of materials  containing a high proportion of high-tensile and ultra-high tensile  steel, as well as aluminum. The hood, front fenders and doors of the new  BMW M5 are made of aluminum. With a power-to-weight ratio of approx.  7lb/hp, the high-performance Sedan represents a substantial step forward  from its predecessor.The new BMW M5 is expected to arrive in authorized US BMW Centers in the  Summer of 2012 as a2013 model. Pricing, US technical specification, EPA  mileage ratings, standard and optional equipment will be announced  closer to the on-sale date.BMW Group In AmericaBMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since  1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in  2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include  marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand  of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the  Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design  consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and  various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co.,  LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing  network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3  Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group  sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 339  BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 138 BMW  motorcycle retailers, 105 MINI passenger car dealers, and 36 Rolls-Royce  Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales  headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New  Jersey.Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:  www.bmwgroupna.com.#      #      #Journalist note: Information about BMW and its products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com and www.press.bmwna.com.