BMW M5

Standard Features

Performance and efficiency

5.0-liter, 40-valve V-10 engine with M high-pressure Double-VANOS “steplessly” variable valve timing
10 individual throttle butterflies, electronically controlled
G-sensitive semi-dry-sump lubrication system
Oil coolant heat exchanger
Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics
Ion flow knock control
3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor
7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with Drivelogic

Handling, ride and braking

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)4 with M Dynamic Mode (MDM)
All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic) with M Driving Dynamics Control (2 settings – throttle and steering)
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension
Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry)
Electronic Damper Control with Comfort, Normal and Sport programs
Lightweight, double-joint spring strut front axle with aluminum crossbar
Lightweight integral rear axle
4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with compound disc brakes

Exterior

M Radial Spoke (Styling 166M) light cast-alloy wheels, 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear, with 255/40ZR-19 front / 285/35ZR-19 rear performance tires2
Tire Pressure Monitor system
BMW M front spoiler, rear apron/air diffuser
M Rear spoiler
Wraparound body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elements
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling feature and individual illuminating rings on all 4 headlights
Side-view mirrors with electrochromic auto-dimming, power fold-up feature and automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear
Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control and headlight washing system
Clear turn-signal lenses - front and side
Park Distance Control with front and rear sensors
Twin-chamber exhaust system with twin dual chrome-plated tailpipes
Choice of standard or metallic paint

Interior seating and trim

18-way power adjustable BMW M front sport seats, including adjustable seat back side bolsters, headrests, 4-way lumbar and 2-way thigh support, and 2-setting memory setting for both front seats
Merino Leather upholstery (Extended)
Front and rear center armrest
M-badged door sills

Audio system

Logic7 Surround Sound anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD audio system with MP3 capabilities, 13 upgraded speakers (including two subwoofers), Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna

Instrumentation and controls

M multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with SMG paddles, M Drive function and cruise control
M-design instrument cluster with white-illuminated gauges, with oil temperature gauge and variable warning segment on tachometer
Service Interval Indicator
Check Control vehicle monitoring system
Start/Stop button
External temperature display
On-board computer
Navigation system (includes 8.8" screen with 16 x 9 format and Real Time Traffic Information5)
Voice Command System
Vehicle & Key Memory

Comfort and convenience

Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air *recirculation
3-stage heated front seats
2-way power glass moonroof with remote, expanded “one-touch” operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshade
Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up
Power windows with key-off and “one touch” up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock
Remote control key
BMW Ambiance Lighting
Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function
Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate left/right controls
Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Ground-illuminating lights in door handles
Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
Heated driver’s door lock and rear window defroster
Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit and interior trunk release
Power outlet in trunk, front passenger’s footwell and back of center console
Glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight

Safety and security

Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with "smart" dual-stage and dual-threshold deployment, and sensor to help prevent unnecessary passenger's airbag deployment
Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II)
Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags
Automatic front safety belt pretensioners and force limiters
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of safety features
Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery
Coded Driveaway Protection
Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock features (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature
Adaptive Brake Lights
BMWAssistTM with Bluetooth® wireless technology
M Driving Experience at the BMW Performance Center in Greenville, SC

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