2012 BMW M5

After reveal the BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Black Edition, now BMW also reveal 2012 BMW M5 photos and info. The new BMW M5 based on the latest generation of the 5-Series, the F10, and boasts all the visual cues that you expect. The most powerful engine ever fitted in a series-produced model from BMW M GmbH, the innovative Active M Differential - which optimises power transfer to the rear wheels - and model-specific chassis technology developed on the back of extensive racing expertise all secure the BMW M5 a dominant position in the high-performance saloon market.

The car that has been honed by BMW’s famous M-division: namely huge air intakes in the front bumper, side vents in the front wings bearing the M-logo, 20-inch wheels with 265/35 front and 295/30 rear ZR-rated tires, and twin tailpipes at either end of the rear diffuser. The new model breaks with tradition by using a twin-turbocharged V8 (the outgoing M5 had a V10 and the one before that a V8, with the previous versions making do with in-line straight sixes, all naturally aspirated) sourced from the X5 M and X6 M.


2012 BMW M5 losing two cylinders and gaining two turbochargers seems like a fair trade, though, since the new M5’s output is up by 45 hp, from 507 to 552, and, more importantly, maximum torque has risen from 383 to 501 lb-ft (53,0 to 69,4 kgm).


2012 BMW M5 accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 4.4 seconds and to 200 km/h (125 mph) in 13 seconds. Top speed is, as usual with all German cars, bar Porsches, electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), although the optional M-Drivers Package will raise it to 305 km/h (190 mph).

Thanks to all this power is directed to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (a 6-speed manual is reportedly considered an option for the US market) and is then put on the road through M-division’s Active M-differential.


BMW M5: V8 petrol engine, M TwinPower Turbo technology with Twin Scroll Twin Turbo, cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Injection direct injection and VALVETRONIC variable valve control.

• Displacement: 4,395 cc, output: 412 kW/560 hp at 6,000 – 7,000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) at 1,500 – 5,750 rpm
• Acceleration 0 – 100 Km/H (62 Mph): 4.4 seconds
• Acceleration 0 – 200 Km/H (124 Mph): 13.0 seconds
• Top Speed: 250 km/h / 155 mph (305 km/h / 190 mph with M Driver’s Package)
• Average Fuel Consumption: 9.9 litres/100 kilometres (28.5 mpg imp)
• Co2 Emissions: 232 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5