[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-bmw-m5-competition\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-bmw-m5-competition\/","headline":"New BMW M5 Competition: The Ultimate Super Saloon","name":"New BMW M5 Competition: The Ultimate Super Saloon","description":"The new facelifted BMW M5 Competition is the ultimate super saloon The all-new M5 Competition has just been revealed in a gorgeous deep red colour and not only does it look fantastic but also has some serious performance tech as well. The facelifted M5 Comp has a brand new set of dampers which can be adjusted on the go with various modes; Comfort, Sport and Sport+. These new dampers are the result of the learning acquired by BMW while they […]","datePublished":"2020-06-17","dateModified":"2020-06-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BMW-M5-Competition-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BMW-M5-Competition-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-bmw-m5-competition\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","PERFORMANCE CARS"],"wordCount":392,"keywords":["bmw","BMW M5","BMW M5 Competition"],"articleBody":"The new facelifted BMW M5 Competition is the ultimate super saloonThe all-new M5 Competition has just been revealed in a gorgeous deep red colour and not only does it look fantastic but also has some serious performance tech as well.The facelifted M5 Comp has a brand new set of dampers which can be adjusted on the go with various modes; Comfort, Sport and Sport+. These new dampers are the result of the learning acquired by BMW while they developed the M8 Competition Series Gran Coupe (4-door). Also added are new, bespoke engine mounts for improved rigidity.The other changed thing about the facelifted M5 Comp is, quite obviously, the face. The 5 Series received its facelift not too long ago and the M5 Competition has now also received the updated, ever-so-slightly bigger grille, BMW\u2019s new headlight design with L-shaped LEDs and also a new front bumper.The M5 Competition shares the same rear lights as the facelifted 5 Series but has a black lip spoiler and the bumper has a prominent rear diffuser which is not found on the standard 5 Series.On the inside, the facelifted 5 Series received a larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen with the latest iDrive system and a couple of new buttons on the centre console to improve ergonomics with the rest of the cabin being unchanged.Owners can still enjoy the M Sport exhaust, the M Compound brakes (now available in more colours) and the M Dynamic Mode which is basically drift mode and if that\u2019s still not enough fun\/challenge, you can switch the car into pure 2WD mode!The facelift M5 Competition has the same V8 4.4-litre engine as before which is certainly not a bad thing. It\u2019s twin-turbo producing 616hp in the M5 Comp and 592hp in the standard M5 which isn\u2019t available in the UK. This powerhouse of a car can launch from 0-62mph in just 3.3 seconds and do 0-124mph in just 10.8 seconds.Fitted with the same 8-speed auto transmission as before with M xDrive (rear-bias) four-wheel drive, the M5 Competition still drives like a good performance car but now it just looks slightly prettier doing it.Let us know what you think of the new styling in the comments!If you enjoyed this, you may also like: The New 4 Series Is Here and BMW Fans Aren\u2019t Happy"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New BMW M5 Competition: The Ultimate Super Saloon","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-bmw-m5-competition\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]