German based carmaker has finnaly decided to unleash the one-off 2018 BMW M5 in the United Kingdom, releasing as well two exquisite videos that explain design language and driving capabilities.

Once arriving in the United Kingdom, the high-end model will take on the likes of the new Mercedes-AMG E63 S, coming with a price tag of £89,645, as opposed to the E63 S which is set at £88,295.

Just like in many other European countries, the new M5 will be offered with a wide range of colours, like Frozen Dark Silver or Frozen Arctic Grey. Exclusively for the UK market, the new model will also arrive in the gorgeous Marina Bay, also highlighted in the media gallery below.

Technology wise, the new M5 borrows the same technology lineup also seen on the latest 5-Series or 2016 7-Series. It has been also equipped with updated equipment, like new shifter, M Sport steering wheel with two M Drive buttons, adding as well the state-of-the-art Head-Up Display with satellite navigation and much more.

One of the car`s main highlights refer to the xDrive configuration which uses a “central intelligence unit” that provides “all the agility and precision of standard rear-wheel drive with the supreme poise and traction of the all-wheel-drive system.”

As a premiere in a BMW model, the new M5 will also come with a CFRP roof, while the front wings and bonnet are made from aluminum. This makes it lightweight and increase its performance figures. Another distinguishable element is inside and refers to the steering wheel which now has received a couple of red lacquered buttons – M1 and M2 – which store the car`s chassis settings.

Paired to an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and a new all-wheel-drive configuration, the all-new 2018 BMW M5 also features a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, developing 600 PS and 750 Nm of torque. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.4 seconds. On the other hand, the 200 km/h sprint is also done in 11.1 seconds. with the M Driver`s Package, the top speed is raised from 250 km/h to an impressive 305 km/h.

As for fuel economy, the new M5 comes with a decent 26.9 mpg, while the CO2 emissions stop at 241 g/km. You can find full details in the two videos and gorgeous media gallery below!

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We don’t have the chance of seeing an exclusive battle of raw power between two exquisite models all the time. In this case you are looking at a rivalry that will perhaps last for a lifetime – the 2018 BMW M5 versus the Mercedes-AMG E63 S.

Both models are equally-matched from a performance perspective, coming with rather the same sizes and impressive mechanics and technology. Not to mention the mind-blowing braking system and acceleration from standstill.

CarWow auto magazine has gathered both the luxury saloons in “Drag Race, Rolling Race & Brake Test”, as the video below is called. Evidently, we won`t reveal the result until comparing the cars` power and performance. In fact, we won`t reveal it at all, and let you bet your money on the best one.

To start with the 2018 BMW M5, the model uses a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 versus the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine in the Mercedes-AMG. We are looking here at 600 PS and 750 Nm of torque against 612 PS and 850 Nm of torque. The Merc is a tad more powerful than the M5. Even so, the slight output might be just enough to destroy the BMW M5 in a straight line battle.

Besides the 0 to 100 km/h drag race, both contenders` brakes were also tested out at 112 km/h, with the result being also highlighted in the video below. And for that part, you might be in for a big surprise, as the driver of the E63 S model seemed to have hit the pedal too soon.

This is an interesting video to watch, as it refers to two of the most powerful luxury saloon available on the market today. That might change once the all-new 2019 Audi RS6 will be officially unveiled next year with mighty power as well – according to reports, we are likely to see 605 horsepower. In that case, you`d be more than glad to see a trio running down the tracks.

Until that happens, let`s stick to this gorgeous test between the 2018 BMW M5 and all-new Mercedes-AMG E63 S! Don’t forget to tell us which you bet your money on!

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When you think of BMW, you most likely think of one of the biggest car brands in the world, as well as the quality and the luxury the German automaker includes in all its products. You don’t necessarily think of the boldness behind BMW’s more customer oriented policy. It is this less seen aspect of BMW that will be discussed in the following article.

With the use of its new BMW M5 model, BMW managed to set a new longest drift world record, replacing Toyota’s previous performance. The previously recorded 102 mile record was replaced by the unbelievable 232.5 mile BMW performance. It Is true that none of this would have been possible, were it not for Johan Schwartz, one of BMW’s best driving instructors, behind the wheel of the 2018 BMW M5. The driver’s expertise matched the provided car’s performance, in order to form the perfect duo capable of breaking the longest drift record.

The attempt to break the previously set record was set to begin at BMW’s Performance Center, where Johan Schwartz was required to drift in the 2018 BMW M5 for no less than 8 hours. Of course, in order for this to be possible, the car needed a couple of refills. Wanting to up the stakes of the record, BMW decided to refill the car while it was still drifting with the help of an F10 M5, a couple of high performance gadgets and a well trained stuntman. The result: BMW managed to also break the record for longest twin vehicle drift, setting it at 49.25 miles.

At this point, what remains to be seen is if Toyota will respond in any way to BMW’s success at setting a new longest drift world record. Will Toyota attempt to reclaim the record as its own, or will it acknowledge BMW’s success? For BMW the experiment proved successful. BMW had to win a lot more than just fame. Marketing wise the folks over at BMW, through the stunt they pulled, also managed to show the world how efficient their vehicles really are. Breaking two records in the same day is definitely something worth noting.

No matter how you look at it, celebrations are in order at BMW’s HQ. Thanks to Johan Schwartz and the 2018 BMW M5, the German automaker, once again, proved its supremacy in the automotive industry. It remains to be seen if the new set world record for longest drift will remain unchanged for a long time. It will be equally interesting to see who will attempt to break the record and whether or not the attempt will end up in success.

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By far the most powerful M model that BMW has ever created, the all-new 2018 BMW M5 is set to arrive in the United States next spring, with prices to start from $102,600. At least this is what the German based carmaker has recently declared at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The 2017 L.A. Auto Show closes the year`s most appreciated car events with BMW getting its chance of releasing the base price of the upcoming M5 in the US.

Officially announced ahead the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 2018 BMW M5 is the epiphany of good looks, technology at its best and impressive performance under the hood.

The new M5 follows the M`s division design language and comes enhanced with an extremely aggressive body style. It features more lightweight materials which make it faster and increase its performance figures.

We are dealing here with aluminum hood and carbon-fiber reinforced plastic roof, 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels finished in Orbit Grey, new front and rear bumpers, much wider air intakes, rear diffuser with quad tailpipes, flared wheel arches and much, much more.

The cabin is equipped with the latest technology, also underpinning the new 5-Series and the 7-Series – M head-up display, BMW`s latest digital instrument cluster, M Sports steering wheel, push-button for ignition, plenty of drive-mode buttons, as well as the highest levels of materials, like Extended Merino leather upholstery, carbon fiber trims and so on.

Performance wise, the new M5 is be state-of-the-art, with its exclusive 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, churning out a staggering 600 horsepower and 748 Nm of torque. This is a 40 horsepower and 71 Nm of torque increase compared with the previous model, allowing an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds. With the optional M Driver`s Package, the M5`s top speed can be raised to 304 km/h. Stay tuned for more pricing details in the upcoming period!

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There is no doubt that BMW has secured its leading position in the premium segment with the newly-arrived high-performance 2018 M5 sedan.

Its success has determined the German carmaker to further introduce some special editions of the new M5, and one of them is the 2018 M5 First Edition, recently making its way onto the Australian market.

However, BMW has limited the 2018 M5 First Edition to just 400 examples worldwide, and only five of them will be heading to Australia.

The all-new 2018 BMW M5 First Edition announces the arrival of the carmaker`s most potent M model in the Land Down Under, featuring a special body paintjob and several visual enhancements. All for a price tag of $229,900.

Marc Werner, CEO of BMW Australia, has also provided some general information about the model, stating that:

“BMW Australia is over the moon with the specification and pricing levels we’ve achieved for the all-new M5. Now to bring out this very special M5 First Edition to five very lucky customers, with even further enhanced specification and exclusive specifications makes for an even greater continuation of the M5’s story.”

From a visual standpoint, the 2018 BMW M5 First Edition features the gorgeous Frozen Dark Red Metallic paint taken from BMW Individual catalogue, which perfectly complements the Smoke White and red interior stitching.

Among the car`s top features we should mention the roller blinds for the rear and side windows, carbon Aber engine cover, ”M5 First Edition” logos on the center console, active-seat ventilation, full-rear seat entertainment and TV functions, gesture control, soft-close doors and 16-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond sound system.

As for the powertrain under the hood, the M5 First Edition features the stock 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, with a mind-blowing 441 kW and 750 Nm of torque, enabling a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. The raw power is sent to the wheels via a high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive and selectable rear-wheel drive.

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Following the footsteps of the M4`s Competition Package high-end version, the recently unveiled 2018 BMW M5 at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, has also been confirmed to wear the company`s exclusive Package, arriving on the market somewhere next year.

The news was confirmed by Motor1 publication, with Andy Cook, BMW product executive, declaring that the M5 Competition Package would come with some additional changes at the exterior and inside, over the standard model. This means “tweaked dynamics, and likely standard ceramic brakes – which are a $10,000 option on the standard car.”

However, rumors also have it that the 2018 BMW M5 Competition Package will bring new more than just carbon ceramic brakes.

Some of the additional tweaks might be exactly the same found on the M4 Competition Package, like Adaptive M Suspension with new springs, anti-roll bars and dampers. Of course, there is also the possibility of adding new and more standout alloy wheels.

As for the car`s engine and performance, there aren`t fresh details concerning chances. This means the same motorization as the standard 2018 BMW M5.

As a reminder, the 2018 BMW M5 comes equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 engine, with 600 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.4 seconds, while the quarter mile is done in 11.1 seconds. The high-end model is paired as well to a high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission and a brand-new all-wheel drive system. The top speed is also set at 250 km/h, but can be raised to 305 km/h, if equipped with the M Driver`s Package.

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Officially announced a couple of weeks ago, yet to debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show this September, the all-new F90 BMW M5 will arrive in the United Kingdom later on this year, with prices to start at £78,935, in the entry level E63. On the other hand, the Mercedes E63 AMG will come with a £88,295 price tag.

Making a comparison with the older F10 BMW M5, there isn’t a significant price increase, given the F10`s £73,985 price. This means that the new 2018 F90 BMW M5 adds just a handful of new upgrades at the interior. As for the car`s design, this might be quite a disappointment for some BMW purists.

Technology wise, the new M5 borrows the same technology lineup also seen on the latest 5-Series or 2016 7-Series. It has been also equipped with updated equipment, like new shifter, M Sport steering wheel with two M Drive buttons, adding as well the state-of-the-art Head-Up Display with satellite navigation and much more.

One of the car`s main highlights refer to the xDrive configuration which uses a “central intelligence unit” that provides “all the agility and precision of standard rear-wheel drive with the supreme poise and traction of the all-wheel-drive system.”

Set to rival Mercedes-Benz`s brand-new AMG E63 S, the all-new 2018F90 BMW M5 comes equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 engine, with 600 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.4 seconds, while the quarter mile is done in 11.1 seconds. The high-end model is paired as well to a high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission and a brand-new all-wheel drive system. The top speed is also set at 250 km/h, but can be raised to 305 km/h, if equipped with the M Driver`s Package.

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The long-awaited and most anticipated car of the year from BMW is no doubt the recently presented 2018 F90 BMW M5, just ahead the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.

This is a state-of-the-art car with plenty of technology and an impressive design language – even if some might have had more expectations on that matter – all packed with plenty of power and performance under the hood.

As usual, when it comes to launching new models, the German based carmaker released a series of videos which thoroughly explain the car`s exterior, interior, performance, driving modes and so on. They can be watched below, but not until hearing out about the car`s most important specifications.

Once going on the market next spring for at least 117,900 euros, the all-new F90 BMW M5 will be available in the First Edition variant (which by-the-way will cost 19,500 euros more than the standard), with a Frozen Dark Red Metallic exterior, gloss black accents or 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels.

In standard form, the “most emotionally engaging all-wheel-drive system” as the company likes to call the all-new M5, will stand out from the crowd with the same aggressive design lines that the M division has to offer – large air intakes for the front bumper, aerodynamic mirrors, sculpted aluminum hood and CFRP roof. Other highlights include the four-tailpipe sports exhaust system or integrated diffuser for the updated rear bumper.

The entire design looks smashing with the new 19-inch polished wheels with Orbit Grey finish, adding as well high-performance brakes with blue-painted six-piston calipers at the front and single-piston floating calipers at the rear.

The interior follows the same language design as the rest of the 5-Series, still adding the M sport steering wheel, M multifunction seats, Merino leather sport seats and much more.

The car`s main highlight is in my humble opinion, the raw power that seats under the hood. We are dealing here with a 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, with no less than 600 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque, allowing an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, at a top speed of 305 km/h. The 0 to 200 km/h sprint is also achieved in 11.1 seconds, thanks to the latest eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system.

As seen in one of the videos below, the 2018 F90 BMW M5 xDrive is also equipped with the 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD driving modes, adding as well the Active M Differential at the back, as well as the Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus modes for the VDC (Variable Damper Control) system. Other mechanics include the new M Servotronic steering, M brakes or the M suspension system.

Full details are explained in the amazing videos presented below. Also, don’t forget to check out the media gallery with the all-new F90 BMW M5!

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BMW carmaker is on a full swing with its newly revised fleet, many of the models getting ready to be unveiled in the upcoming period.

One of the models that needs to get all the attention is the upcoming 2018 BMW M5, long-previewed and seen in spy photos in the last couple of months. And, according to a recent report from BMG Blog, the model is getting ready for an official debut just ahead the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.

It is massive, it is fast and comes with an extremely aggressive design language, set to satisfy the needs of the most unsatisfied customers. Once arriving on the market, the M5 will be the nightmare of the Mercedes-AMG E63 S, with the latest technologies inside and the most advanced mechanics.

Speaking of mechanics, the all-new 2018 M5 will come with the most advanced all-wheel drive system, comprising three modes: 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD, each one used in different driving settings.

Visually, the 2018 BMW M5 will look more menacing, thanks to the upgraded M parts, with new front and rear bumpers, much wider air intakes, rear diffuser with quad tailpipes, flared wheel arches and much, much more.

Inside, the model will look quite the same as the new 5-Series, yet will add some new and high-class elements like carbon-fiber trim all around, push-button for ignition, plenty of drive-mode buttons, and so on.

Performance wise, the new M5 will also be state-of-the-art, with its exclusive 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, churning out a staggering 600 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Stay tuned for full details in the upcoming period!

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The M`s division from BMW has recently sent the M5 for some new tests at the Ring, the test mule wearing as expected, full camouflage, which indicates new styling changes, thus bringing it closer to the 7-Series model.

Just like the all-new 5-Series, also preparing for an official debut next year, the 2018 M5 hardcore version will also look bigger, the model underpinning the carmaker`s latest aluminum carbon architecture, making it more lightweight and increasing its driving capabilities.

The camouflaged area is hiding the car`s new styling, with previous rumors also indicating some design cues taken from the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe Concept, officially debuting in 2013 and believed to be the basis of the new M5.

Performance wise, the 2018 BMW M5 is expected to borrow some downsized engines from the same 7-Series. The carmaker is also rumored to introduce an xDrive all-wheel version, which is actually the test mule seen here, with power to be taken from a massive 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, which would deliver a staggering 600 horsepower, sending the power to all wheels via a seven-speed double-clutch transmission.

Until further news and info on the new 2018 BMW M5, take your time and enjoy watching the spy video with the test mule at the Ring. Can you guess what kind of powertrain will it use?

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