2019 BMW M5 Competition revealed

This year’s World Performance Car of the Year has just been improved. A new Competition version of BMW’s M5 promises better dynamics, extra pace and a higher price compared to the regular model.

Chassis enhancements include a revised front camber angle and a ride height that’s lower by 7 mm (0.3”). Furthermore, the rear anti-roll bar is stiffer and the tow links use ball joints instead of rubber mounts.

BMW M5 Competition (2019) Side

Unique 20” two-tone Y-spoke lightweight alloy wheels help to identify the M5 Competition. They’re shod with 275/35 R 20 and 285/35 R 20 tyres at the front and rear respectively.

The twin-turbo V8 engine’s displacement is still 4.4 litres but, as can be seen from the figures below, it benefits from a modest output increase. An M Sport exhaust system is fitted as standard, too.

Model M5 Competition M5 Difference
OTR price £96,205 £89,705 +£6,500
Power 
616 bhp
(460 kW / 625 PS) 		592 bhp
(441 kW / 600 PS) 		+24 bhp
(19 kW / 25 PS)
Torque 750 Nm
(553 lb/ft) 		750 Nm
(553 lb/ft) 		-
0-62 mph
(100 km/h) 		3.3 secs 3.4 secs -0.1 secs
0-124 mph
(200 km/h) 		10.8 secs 11.1 secs -0.3 secs
Top speed 155 mph
(250 km/h)* 		155 mph
(250 km/h)* 		-
Combined cycle 26.9 mpg
(10.5 l/100km) 		26.9 mpg
(10.5 l/100km) 		-
CO2 emissions 243 g/km 241 g/km +2 g/km
* Electronically limited.

Deliveries of the M5 Competition are due to begin this September.

BMW M5 Competition (2019) Front SideBMW M5 Competition (2019) Rear Side

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