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BMW M5 Touring reached sales of M5 sedan

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When BMW introduced the M5 Touring in August 2024, few could have predicted that it would reach sales of the M5. That’s exactly what happened, with an increasing number of the Bavarian brand’s customers opting for the estate version of the powerful car.

The M5 Touring is 63 kg heavier than the sedan and has an almost 50:50 weight distribution thanks to its long wheelbase, wide wheel track and low center of gravity. It is equipped with wide wheel arches and an integrated roof spoiler, while the interior features a new steering wheel, a curved screen displaying M graphics and BMW Operating System 8.5, a Sky Lounge panoramic roof, an electric rear curtain and an electric tailgate.

When it comes to the powertrain, the BMW M5 Touring is powered by a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine in combination with an electric motor with a total power of 727 hp (542 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. It accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, 200 km/h in 11.1 seconds with a top speed of 305 km/h (189 mph), with the optional M Driver’s package.

Sylvia Neubauer, BMW’s vice president for customer experience, brand and sales, said that demand had led BMW to increase production of the M5, adding that the M5 Touring could soon overtake the sedan in sales.

Source: BMW

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Manhart MH5 800E based on the BMW M5

In June, BMW presented the seventh generation and most powerful M5 ever, and it didn’t take long for the German tuner Manhart to present its project based on this car, the Manhart MH5 800E (G9x).

The car is painted in Matte Black with standard gold stripes on both sides and a stripe that runs from the front fascia over the roof to the rear, making it look even more aggressive. Compared to the standard M5, the MH5 800E is equipped with a new front lip spoiler with an additional pair of wings, Concave One rims, a thin two-piece rear wing and a more aggressive diffuser, and buyers can also choose a carbon fiber hood. Also, further technical upgrades such as new suspension solutions to refine the agility and lowering of the M5 are planned.

All components are also compatible with the BMW M5 Touring that was presented in August, and it should be noted that the entire body kit with front spoiler lip, side skirts, diffuser and a rear spoiler is also under development.

There are still many unknowns, but what we know for now is that the MH5 800E will be powered by a 4.4-L biturbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of about 800 hp (588 kW), paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. By comparison, the factory BMW M5 has 727 hp (542 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push a 2.5-ton car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph). It is equipped with a 14.8 kWh battery that enables an electric range of up to 40 kilometers.

The price of the upgrade is not known.

Source: Manhart

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Manhart MH5 800E based on the BMW M5
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Most BMW M5 owners don’t take their cars to the track

A recent study showed that most BMW M5 owners do not use their cars on the tracks, even though they are super powerful cars. “We know that a very small percentage of M5 owners have driven on the track at least once, while almost no one does it consistently,” said Daniela Schmid, product manager for the M5.

This news comes as a surprise to some, but it won’t stop the Bavarian company from developing better M models. “It is important for us that every M model can be used on the track. If there are customers who want it, they can do it without any problems, but that potential is also available when they drive the car every day,” said Schmid.

Two months ago, BMW revealed the most powerful M5 ever, but also much heavier than its predecessor. It is powered by a 4.4-L biturbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total output of 727 hp (542 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. That’s enough power for the car (500 kg heavier than its predecessor) to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph). It is equipped with a 14.8 kWh battery that enables an electric range of up to 40 kilometers.

It should also be noted that drivers will now be able to choose two optional work programs (Dynamic and Dynamic Plus) with which this M5 shows all its capabilities. By activating them, the driver can choose to transfer all the power to the rear axle only, with the assistance of an electronically controlled limited differential lock. There is also the possibility of individual adjustment of the suspension, brakes, steering system, gearbox and drivetrain.

Source: BMW