'Satin speed'
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| Everybody knows how the new M5 looks so let's concentrate on the details instead of cool picture angles. Source: bmwblog.com |
The great M5 turned 30 this year, meaning that I have been growing up almost my entire life with these magnificent pieces around ;) Maybe, that's the reason why I'm so in love with the car that also gives inspiration for keeping this blog. Can't help it, there's something absorbing in the cars that look like a family carriers, but can embrace some proper sport cars. Now it's a time for special edition, actually there hasn't been that many previously. E34 had few (e.g. Winkelhock) and E39 editions were some really light cosmetic edition, please correct me if I'm wrong.
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| Exterior details. Source: livedrivelife.com |
As always M5's comes with a luxury goodie
list is respectable including (addition to standard model): Adaptive
LED Headlights, Comfort Access with smart-opener, Competition package,
Driving Assistant, Headlining, Anthracite Alcantara, Instrument panel upper and lower sections, Nappa leather, Harman/Kardon
-loudspeaker system, Lumbar support ( for both driver and front
passenger), M Sport multi-function seats (front), and Split-folding rear
seat with additional 12 volt rear power socket. Of course you add some
extra goodies, like if Harman/Kardon plays your tunes somewhat vaguely you can update to B&O
advanced audio system or have M carbon ceramic brakes that costs a
fortune, or how about carbon fibre covered titanium exhaust system! This
extravaganza lightweight sport exhaust is developed together with Akrapovic,
does just perfect justice for the Twin Power Turbo V8 sound. If that's
not enough four tailpipes can be updated from 92mm to 95mm tailpipe
finishers in carbon-fibre and the whole system costs only £6,890!!!
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| Some interior details. Source: livelifedrive.com |
I have been arguing before that F10 is somewhat too large to ever appeal me in big time. The current model is huge and majority of the massive appearance comes from massive height of the doors and rear panels. Compare the old models (except the previous) and you will find out what I'm talking about. Don't get me wrong, I do like the design, but it's just too perfect: masses are in perfect harmony and details in great balance, but the 'odd' thing that makes great to magnificent and unique is missing. Same posses to M5 and especially to this SE, additional special details are just not enough special or distinguished from others like. Having all the stichings and finishers reminding you that you are driving '30 Jahre M5' limited series are not enough from my point of view. Having an titanium Akrapovic exhaust as an option, alcantara steering wheel, and satin paint are really neat touches, but don't give uniqueness for the edition that it deserves. For example, think about the Porsche specials, like GT RS3 or latest 911 anniversary editions, in those you can spot the difference to standard models without being petrol head.
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| Spot the design development from agile to fatty :) Source: BMWblog.com |
In details (mods to original):
Engine
- V8,4395cc, 32-valve, Twin-turbo
Numbers
- 600hp/
- 700Nm/
- 0-100Km/h: 3,9s
Transmission
- Auto 7 with sequential mode, RWD (limited slip dif)
Chassis
- 20" M Double-spoke style (601M)
- Ventilated disks (400/396mm), 6- piston clibers fromt and 1- piston rear
Exterior
- Side gills with '30 Jahre M5' designation
- Dark Chrome tailpipes, side gills, kidney grille and door handle inserts
- BMW Individual Frozen Dark Silver metallic paintwork
Interior
- Interior trim, Dark Aluminium Trace with Dark Chrome finisher, '30 Jahre M5' and '1/300' designation
- '30 Jahre M5' stitching on front and rear seats
- Anthracite Alcantara centre console, arm rests and door pulls
- BMW Individual Black Alcantara / Full Merino leather upholstery
- Door sill finishers with '30 Jahre M5' designation
- M Sport Anthracite Alcantara multifunction steering wheel with gearshift paddles
Other
- Limited number of 300 pieces made and 30 delivered to States
- Optional: e.g. titanium Akrapovic -exhaust system, carbon exhaust tips, Competition package (7MA), comfort access sytem (322), and ceramic brakes.
