BMW shows-off its M Power muscle with the all-new M5 at MIAS

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12 April 2012

BMW shows-off its M Power muscle with the all-new M5 at MIAS

Words and photos by Christopher Kho
 
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With a total of 2,377 horsepower on tap, BMW and its fleet of M Powered monsters had to have the most power-packed, testosterone-filled, and mind-blowing display at the 8th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). It put up such a big threat that the organizers had very little choice but to vote it the Best Booth if they ever wanted to come out alive. Making up the numbers is a 335 hp 1 Series M Coupe, 420 hp M3 Convertible, 507 hp M6, 555 hp X5 M, and a brand-spanking-new 560 horsepower F10 M5 leading the pack.
 
Based on the F10 chassis, the fifth incarnation of the M5 is even more menacing than the model before it. The large front intakes, flared wheel arches, rear diffuser, four exhaust tailpipes, and M badge merely serve as constant reminders to us mere mortals what evil lurks within. Because if you do dare to play with this devil, prepare to be gobsmacked by a 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 that puts out 560 horsepower and 680 Nm of torque. While that's two cylinders less than the previous M5, 53 more horses means that it's 0.3 seconds quicker in the sprint to 100 km/h and should reach a top speed of 305 km/h with the M Driver's Package. 
 
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If you manage to survive driving past three times the speed limit, hold on tight because this saloon corners on rails. The rear-wheel-drive monster will turn any regular joe into an instant DTM driver with its traction-optimized seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission and rear Active M Differential. And the best part is you can bring three of your friends along for the ride.
 
Want to drive to hell and back with the all-new F10 M5? Be prepared to shell out P10.99 million for one of these bad boys before they're sold out. And if you still have enough change to spare, then toss in any of these M Powered monseters with the bill for the weekend drive.
 
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