The all new BMW M5 is brought in as CBU imports
BMW India launched the MY21 BMW M5 Competition in the country. The vehicle is brought in as CBU imports and has an ex-showroom price tag of 1.62 crores here ( Rs 1,61,90,000 to be more precise) The carmaker has opened bookings for the new M5, which is now listed on the BMW online shop.
Engine-Spec And Performance
The M5 has been the most aggressive among the BMW M performance sedans, and the latest generation is no different. The 2021 BMW M5 competition has a massive M-spec Twin Turbo V8 as its powerhouse, which produces 625 hp and 750 Nm. With the least of surprise involved, this engine together with the 8 speed M Steptronic transmission can make the car sprint to three-digit speeds in just 3.3 seconds! As you might have guessed by now, all four wheels of the M5 Competition are powered.
To complement this brutal performance, the M5 Competition also gets new shock absorbers, active M differential, improved engine mounting, and a highly performance-oriented suspension. The chassis also has high degrees of rework gone into it. There are selectable drive modes, which BMW calls ‘Driving Experience Control’ and a dedicated Track mode for unleashing the entire potential of the car on a race track. Signature M adaptive suspension and M-spec Servotronic steering ensure flawless handling and body control on this mean M machine.
Exterior Design
The all-new BMW M5 Competition has an aggressive design, with BMW laser light headlamps, prominent kidney grille (which thankfully isn’t oversized!), multiple black accents, M specific detailing, 3D rear lights, Black chromed tailpipes, and performance-spec bumpers as the key highlights. 20 inch M light-alloy wheels are standard while 20 inch 810 double-spoke wheels can be had as optional extras.
Interior Highlights
The new M5 Competition’s cabin looks equally luxurious and sporty. It gets Merino leather upholstery and three elegant shade choices-Silverstone, Aragon Brown and Black. The car gets M multifunction seats and a sporty M Steering wheel wrapped in leather. The Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) sunroof is another major highlight inside. There is also an ambient lighting system with 6 dimmable light designs, to further spice up the mood inside.
The new M5 gets BMW Live Cockpit Professional system with 16 speaker Harman Kardon audio, BMW Virtual Assistant, BMW Gesture control, heads up display and various other features. The safety package includes 6 airbags, Attentiveness Assistance, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) among various others.
