NEW BMW M5 2012 Car Specification And Review

New BMW M5 2012

Automotive News 2012 - Being first to leave the M5 engine 'naturally aspirated' (non-turbo) for a turbocharging, the engine would be a differentiating factor. The longer we drove, the deeper we recognize the character. The clearer also feels that his new machine that plays the biggest role here.

This car is just like any other M5, it's just better in every element. A very significant technical advantage that has been applied by replacing the engine BMW is 'naturally aspirated' 5.0-liter V10 used in previous models with 4.4 liter V8 engine twinturbocharged.

BMW M5 2012

Machines with 90-degree angle that is placed 20 mm lower than the standard BMW-5 Series is a development of the BMW X6M. However, many differences between the machines, among which are the cylinder head, internal architecture, as well as induction and exhaust systems. That difference makes this machine referred to by BMW M division as a machine that really new.

The key to these changes is the adoption of 'Valvetronic fully variable inlet' and 'exhaust timing. The new M5 also received an additional intercooler and turbocharger unique honeycomb shape that can serve to boost pressure of 0.9 bar or 0.1 bar lower than the X6M engine.

The piston is also modified so that the mass movement of the rise and fall lower and make the BMW is able to produce 'ignition cut-out point' (the highest engine speed limit) is quite high (for a turbo engine) at 7,200 rpm.

New BMW M5 On The Road

Peak power 552 hp, can be achieved in the range of 1750 rpm to 6000 rpm. More, the maximum torque of 207 Nm is greater, despite being in the range of 4600 rpm, and could be felt starting from just 1,500 rpm or 700 rpm adrift from a standstill.

Some of these records while emphasizing the continuity of the tradition of the M5, which every new model appears more powerful and has greater torque than before. Other technical changes are the adoption of automatic dual-clutch transmission a new 7-speed.

Are the engineers of the Getrag transmission replacing the 7-speed sequential manual on older models to offer automatic and manual options. This gearbox channeling power to the rear wheels through a 'differential' electronic newly developed by M division, capable of 'variable lock-up' on an ongoing basis.

The new gearbox is also accompanied by features that support the 'stop-start' (engine off when the car stops and restarts when the brake pedal is not dipijak) and energy storage (KERS) during braking. Visually, the changes in exterior appearance with his brother New M5 Series-5 is not too significant.

New M5 bumpers equipped with large air holes, a new design grille, hood with different contours, and the front-rear fender width. Other changes, track (distance walk on wheels) was widened 27 mm front and rear tracks 38 mm closer than 5-Series saloon. New M5 was 25 mm lower, but still able to accommodate 19-inch alloy wheels.

With a wheelbase 74 mm longer than its predecessor, the New M5 rear cabin offers a larger, but still 520 liters of luggage capacity. Changes are also made on the cabin a minimalist M5. In addition to features typical of BMW M racing seats, interior leather wrapped steering wheel and up to several unique instruments.

In the center console there is a magic button 'M' which serves as the setting wheel, gas pedal, the transmission and driving stability. So how true capabilities M5 on the streets? BMW claims acceleration 0-100 in 4.4 seconds taken.

Once this car feels very tight and with abundant traction, acceleration riveting and deft turn of the tooth. From the fourth gear position, speed of 80 kph to 120 kph in 3.7 seconds and achieved only need 8.6 seconds to accelerate from 100 kph to 200 kph. The maximum speed is limited to 250 kph only.