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The 2018 BMW M5 is a formidable beast as it packs all-wheel drive and 600 PS (441 kW / 592 hp) but the company is upping the ante by unveiling the new M5 Competition. Starting under the hood, the model has a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine that produces 625 PS (460 kW / 617 hp). This is an increase of 25 PS (19 kW / 24 hp) but the torque figure remains unchanged at 750 Nm (553 lb-ft). Thanks to the extra power, the M5 Competition runs from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.3 seconds and 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) in 10.8 seconds. Compared to the standard model, these are improvements of 0.1 and 0.3 seconds. Like the standard M5, the M5 Competition is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a rear-biased all-wheel drive system which works in conjunction with the car’s Active M Differential. While some of the powertrain components carryover, the M5 Competition has special engine mounts with an increased spring rate. BMW says this helps to deliver an “even more direc...

There’s little doubt that the new BMW M5 is one heck of an impressive piece of machine. But it’ll be even more impressive once the Competition Package becomes available. The Bavarian automaker may not be quite ready to reveal the specs of that package to the world. But that’s alright, because a full array of details have now found their way online thanks to the fanboys on Bimmerpost. And they paint a much clearer picture than what we’ve seen and heard to date. For starters, the Competition Package is said to offer an extra 25 horsepower and 37 lb-ft of torque. (That’s 19 kW and 50 Nm for those on the metric system.) And that’ll bring total output up to 625 hp (466 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Add to that a sports exhaust, a dropped and stiffened suspension, new wheels, and a smattering of trim upgrades and the Competition version of the latest M5 looks rather compelling. No word on carbon-ceramic brakes. But those trim enhancements are said to include black badges,...

Following a preview last year, BMW has released new details about the M5 MotoGP safety car. Set to enter service this weekend at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, the safety car features a unique livery, a roll cage and seats from the M4 GTS. The model has also been equipped with an assortment of carbon fiber M Performance Parts including the grille, mirror caps, rear diffuser and rear spoiler. Designers also installed a titanium sports exhaust system with carbon fiber tips. The styling changes don’t stop there as the model has a prototype front splitter which has been designed specifically for the safety car. Other notable changes include an LED light bar and blue emergency lights in the grille. Like the standard model, the safety car has a 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine which develops 600 PS (441 kW) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system that enables the sedan to rocket from 0-...

Following the recent launch of the BMW M5, the German automaker has unveiled the MotoGP Safety Car version, set to premiere at the championship’s final round in Valencia, Spain. The specially-equipped M5 will be used throughout the 2018 season and replace the current BMW M2 Safety Car used. Compared to an entry-level M5, the MotoGP Safety Car comes equipped with all the available M Performance Parts, including carbon fiber on the side skirts, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, front kidney grille and wing mirror caps. Additionally, it includes a titanium M Performance exhaust system, carbon fiber tips, a bespoke front splitter, bonnet latches and seats from the M4 GTS. Additionally, the car has been equipped with an LED light bar on the roof, blue LEDs in the front grilles and flashing headlights. As with any other 2018 M5, power comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 with 600 hp and 750 Nm of torque. When paired with the all-wheel drive M xDrive system, this allo...

BMW has officially unveiled the 2018 M5, ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Starting with the engine, the car is powered by a 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 that produces 600 PS (441 kW) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system which enables the sedan to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) in 11.1 seconds. The standard model has a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) but that can be increased to 305 km/h (189 mph) when the car is equipped with the optional M Driver’s Package. The biggest change is the addition of M xDrive which BMW claims is the "most emotionally engaging all-wheel-drive system" in the high-performance segment. The system is paired with an Active M Differential and offers an assortment of setting including traditional rear-wheel drive. On the styling front, the M5 is distinguished by an aggressive fron...