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Linked to a new eight-speed M Steptronic automatic gearbox, the new M5 can rally up to 62mph in 3.4 seconds, […]","datePublished":"2017-08-23","dateModified":"2017-08-24","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\/2017\/08\/BMW-M5-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/BMW-M5-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/new-bmw-m5-revealed\/","about":["PERFORMANCE CARS"],"wordCount":368,"keywords":["bmw","BMW M","BMW M5","Performance Cars","Performance saloon"],"articleBody":"BMW has released the first images of the sixth-generation M5, due to arrive on UK roads in February 2018, and it promises to be another zinger.The bloodthirsty 5 Series is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine, pumping out 591bhp and up to 750 Nm of torque (70Nm more than the old M5) from just 1,800rpm through to 5,600 rpm.Linked to a new eight-speed M Steptronic automatic gearbox, the new M5 can rally up to 62mph in 3.4 seconds, which makes it the fastest M5 ever. It\u2019ll keep picking up speed too, until it hits 155mph, and the car is capable of getting up to 124mph in just 11.1 seconds.The words \u2018fuel economy\u2019 probably aren\u2019t even in the vocabulary of the people who would be interested in a car like this, but just in case, the M5 can apparently return a combined fuel consumption of 26.9mpg whilst emitting 241g\/km of CO2. So no company car cruiser, then…Drivers can choose to flick the engine into one of three settings: \u2018comfort\u2019, \u2018sport\u2019 or \u2018sport plus\u2019 to suit how they want to drive, with the latter two unlocking a swifter turbo response.Much of the M5\u2019s testing took place on the in-house race track in Miramas, France, as well as on the Nordschleife of the famous N\u00fcrburgring – widely accepted as the world\u2019s toughest chassis test track.New turbochargers have been developed, resulting in shorter injection times and better fuel atomisation, which make it faster and more efficient.Looking at it, there are few hints at the M5\u2019s lurking high performance, but the front bumper has been completely redesigned with enlarged air openings to supply the cooling systems and brakes with sufficient cooling.The track width is greater than the previous M5 too, while the aluminium front wings – which carry characteristic M-sport cooling gills – help reduce weight.A new colour – marina bay blue metallic – has been introduced for the new M5, but buyers can also choose from matte colours such as frozen dark silver or frozen arctic grey.How much it\u2019ll cost hasn\u2019t been confirmed yet, but the current range-topping 5 Series is priced around \u00a353,000, so that should give you a decent idea of what to expect."},{"@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":"Performance","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/performance\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"New BMW M5 revealed","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/new-bmw-m5-revealed\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]