Win brand new 2011 BMW M5 + £10,000
Format: 4dr Saloon
Position:Front
Engine Type:Twin Turbo V8
Engine Size:4.4 litre
0-62 mph:4.4 sec
Power:560 bhp
Top Speed:190 mph
Retail Price:£ 73,040
The daddy of performance saloons is again back. BMW have learnt a very valuable lesson with this latest BMW M5. The previous model was too laden with technology and it took a lot away from what is the essence of BMW M5. There were too many gearbox maps, too many suspension settings, and frankly also too much to go wrong with the highly strung 5.0 V10 engine. But with this brand new model, everything is simpler, and one thing is radically different. The suspension and gearbox work well together with only a couple of options including the obligatory ‘M’ button settings.
Under the bonnet is the biggest change of all though, and one which has upset many diehard M-Gmbh fans. The BMW M5 is back to having a V8 – but this time it has two turbos attached. This, says BMW, is so that they can meet emissions and economy targets, whilst still delivering tons of power and torque. This brand new V8 pumps out a staggering 560bhp, in a nice subtle 4 door saloon car. Perfectly able to cruise around town one minute, then tear your local twisty road to pieces the next, the BMW M5 has a breadth of abilities wider than most sportscars. The ultimate under-the-radar car has returned…
Win brand new 2011 BMW M5 + £10,000