2018 BMW M5 specifications confirmed

During the build-up to the launch of the sixth-generation M5, BMW has already revealed some key facts about the new car. Among them is the switch from rear-wheel drive to all-wheel drive which, as can be seen from the stats below, has significantly benefited acceleration.

Now other technical details have been announced, including outputs from the heavily-revised 4.4 litre V8 engine.

F90-model M5 deliveries are due to begin in February 2018. Prices in the UK start from £89,640, while the cost in Germany is €117,900.

Also available will be an M5 First Edition, recognisable by its BMW Individual Frozen Dark Red metallic paintwork. Total production is being limited to just 400 examples though, so anyone interested in buying this special version might want to place an order soon.

2018 BMW M5 Saloon - technical specifications
Engine
Type	4,395 cc V8 twin-turbo petrol
Power	592 bhp (441 kW / 600 PS) @ 5,600 - 6,700 rpm
Torque	750 Nm (553 lb/ft) @ 1,800 - 5,600 rpm
Transmission
Gearbox	Eight-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission with Drivelogic
Drivetrain	M xDrive part-time all-wheel drive with 2WD, 4WD and 4WD Sport modes Active M rear axle differential
Chassis
Suspension	Adaptive M suspension Variable Damper Control with Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus modes M5-specific five-bar rear axle with additional steel cross strut and aluminium cross brace
Steering	M Servotronic electromechanical steering with Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus modes
Brakes	M compound ventilated discs (standard) M carbon ceramic discs (optional) Six-piston fixed front calipers / single-piston floating rear calipers
Wheels	19” x 9.5” front / 19” x 10.5” rear (standard) 20” x 9.5” front / 20” x 10.5” rear (optional)
Performance
0-62 mph (100 km/h)	3.4 seconds
0-124 mph (200 km/h)	11.1 seconds
Top speed	155 mph (250 km/h) (electronically limited) 189 mph (305 km/h) with optional M Driver's Package
Efficiency
Combined cycle	26.9 mpg (10.5 l/100km) (provisional)
CO2 emissions	241 g/km (provisional)

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