2006 BMW M5 Overview

Introduction

The limited-production M5 can out-accelerate, out-brake and out-corner some of the most expensive sports cars, with comfortable seating for five.

The M5 is powered by a 500 hp 5.0-liter V-10 with variable valve timing. It is mated to a seven-speed sequential manual transmission. There is electronic dampening control to assist handling with three modes: comfort, normal and sport. It has a slew of standard features including xenon HID headlights, parking assist, navigation system, and Logic7 premium audio. Standard safety features are: stability control, anti-lock brakes, side-, side-curtain, and front-airbags.

The BMW M5 is a brand new model for 2006.

The M5 sits atop the 5 Series lineup. It's powered by a hand-built 500-hp 5.0-liter V10, with suspension and brakes enhanced to match all the power. Adaptive headlights allow the lenses to turn slightly with the steering, throwing light around a curve in the direction of travel. The M5 also features the MDrive button on the steering wheel, offering a one-touch function that changes the settings on the car to an enhanced sporting character.

New for 2007 is a no-cost option six-speed manual transmission in the BMW M5.

The M5 sits atop the 5-series lineup. It's powered by a hand-built 500-hp 5.0-liter V10, with suspension and brakes enhanced to match all the power. Buyers have the choice between a 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with steering wheel paddles or 6-speed manual transmission. The M5 also features the MDrive button on the steering wheel, allowing the driver to set and save their favorite driving settings.

For 2008, the BMW M5 get subtle restyling inside and out.

The M5 sits atop the 5-series lineup. It's powered by a hand-built 500-hp 5.0-liter V10, with suspension and brakes enhanced to match all the power. Buyers can choose between a 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with steering wheel paddles or 6-speed manual transmission. The M5 also features the MDrive button on the steering wheel, allowing the driver to set and save their favorite driving settings.

The M5 is unchanged for 2009.

The BMW M5 is the ultimate combination of the power of a supercar, and the everyday convenience of a four-door family sedan with comfortable seating for five.

The M5 sits atop the 5-series lineup; powered by a hand-built 500-hp 5.0-liter V10, buyers can choose between a 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with steering wheel paddles or a 6-speed manual transmission. M-specific suspension and steering help keep all that power under control, while four cross-drilled anti-lock disc brakes provide the stopping. The M5 also features the M Drive button on the steering wheel, allowing the driver to set and save their favorite vehicle settings and access the extra 100-hp when in M mode. Standard features include six airbags, heated seats, mirrors, jets and steering wheel, rain sensing wipers, bi-xenon headlights, active front head restraints, glass sunroof, dual zone climate control, 6-disc CD changer, navigation system, Bluetooth and a 13-speaker LOGIC7 sound system.

The M5 is unchanged for 2010.