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.

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.

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