BMW has put together a neat video with BMW M development boss Dirk Hacker and former F1 driver Timo Glock going over some of the new M5’s driving settings and performance. Dirk explains that the development behind the M5 was to maintain predictability and balance even at the upper limits […]
BMW 5 Series
2018 BMW M5 xDrive AWD details revealed, 2WD mode confirmed
BMW has unleashed some details and a handful of prototype photos of the new, 2018 M5 super sports sedan. This is now the sixth-generation of the iconic performance model, and it’s the first to feature xDrive all-wheel drive. M5 fans might be disappointed to hear the new model comes with […]
2017 BMW M550i revealed; quicker, more efficient than M5
Following the debut of the new quad-turbo M550d yesterday, BMW has now unveiled the new M550i xDrive performance 5 Series, sitting as a stepping stone just beneath the M5. First thing’s first, the engine. It’s a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing an impressive 340kW and 650Nm, sent through an eight-speed automatic […]
2017 BMW M550d revealed; quad-turbo, most powerful 6cyl diesel
BMW has revealed the new 2017 M550d performance diesel sedan with an insane four turbochargers on board, creating the world’s most powerful production six-cylinder diesel passenger car. The new M550d is based on the latest G30 5 Series, and is developed by BMW’s in-house tuning arm M Performance. It brings […]
2018 BMW M5 spotted, looks quick at Nurburgring (video)
BMW has been spotted hurling a prototype version of the next-gen M5 around the Nurburgring in Germany. And judging by the footage, the new model is going to be extremely quick. The new M5 will be based on the recently-introduced G30 5 Series, featuring a lower-profile design language with more […]
2017 BMW 5 Series awarded 5-star ANCAP safety
The latest BMW 5 Series has been subjected to Euro NCAP’s stringent crash testing procedures, with our local ANCAP division giving the results the full five-star standing. The testing was carried out on the 520d in Europe, with the Australian ANCAP team going over the results with a fine-tooth comb […]
2017 BMW 5 Series Touring gets M Performance treatment
BMW is using the 2017 Geneva Motor Show to show off its latest range of M Performance parts and accessories for the new 5 Series Touring wagon. For the exterior, buyers have a big range of aero enhancements to choose from, including a carbon fibre front lip spoiler, black-highlighted side […]
2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring previewed, sliding about (video)
Alpina, the legendary German tuning brand which specialises in BMWs, recently made its creations available to Australians, as bespoke alternatives to BMW M vehicles. Recently, the B5 Bi-Turbo was teased, based on the latest G30 5 Series featuring a twin-turbo V8 alternative to the M5. The outgoing version of that […]