|  Inside, apart from the SMG gearshift and the attendant performance-oriented switchgear, the major differences from a run-of-the-mill, top-line 545 are a beautiful suedelike headliner trim and a head-up display that includes a tachometer. There's also some new electronic trickery like the oil level measurement that can be displayed on the LCD screen between the gauges. The same output also informs the driver about necessary scheduled maintenance. And through the iDrive system, you can configure something called MDrive that sets things like the stability control system and damping system to your personal tastes.
Unfortunately, the electronic gadget that promises the most, head-up display's tach, disappoints. It lags behind the real deal by as much as 1,500 rpm and so doesn't prove very useful. Rely on it while driving hard and you will be constantly bouncing off the rev limiter. Which, in the end, is probably the right way to drive the M5 (though your local sheriff might disagree). A regular 545 is a fine-handling, powerful beast with a sweetheart of a motor. But this new V10 is another virtuoso effort from BMW, where superiority is expected. Only this one exceeds even the incredible demands placed upon the M division's broad shoulders. Were in the world are the best cars made? With no doub the answer it's germany, and here iis the 2005 m5 from cream of the cream of car manufacturers. Yes the 2005 M5 is here. How does a 500-horsepower, five-liter V10 engine grab you? That’s what the 2005 BMW M5 will have under its hood, hooked up to a seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) that will accelerate the sedan from zero to 60 mph in about 4.5 seconds. As with previous M cars, the 2005 BMW M5 will not scream its capability to passers-by. Slight styling modifications will be made through the use of unique front and rear fascias, air dams, side sills, side air vents in the front fenders, and quad M-style exhaust outlets. | The M5 also receives an exclusive 19-inch alloy wheel design, and the body sits a bit lower on its suspension than the standard-issue 545i. Tires measure 255/40ZR19 in front and 285/35ZR19 in the rear. Dynamic Stability Control, a limited-slip differential, Servotronic steering, and an upgraded braking system all come standard. Expect a full complement of upscale interior features and trimmings, with multi-adjustable sports seats a part of the mix. Since this is a concept, pricing was not announced at the BMW Concept M5’s debut at the Geneva International Motor Show earlier this month. We’d bet that after taxes and fees, you’re looking to part with something close to $100,000 to park the bad-ass 2005 BMW M5 in your garage. |
| Advantages:
5 seats, big boot, air + leather, fully electric everything...
0-60 in around 5-6 seconds. 175mph. You can drive 900 miles to the south of france with five passengers in comfort (With baggage), or go take it around a track and scare yourself silly. Fuel economy 23.5mpg driven hard, or 33.5mpg on a motorway run at around 80mph. |
