30th Anniversary BMW M5 Edition: 600 HP / 516 LB-FT in Frozen Dark Silver. $138,275

[aajami]

Originally Posted by mammothboarderdc

"improved M-specific Servotronic function as well as an improved M Dynamic mode, prepared to use the full potential of the increased power and traction."

and there was something else said about improved M differential? mainly for traction upon exiting corners. plus, it is 1/30. I can safely assume that all 30 will sell haha.

300

[rr006rbc]

And they still use those cheap eBay tenzo R looking wheels...sigh. Get HRE to design a set.

[e92stance]

Originally Posted by PhilT3

15 at that price point?? Really? 15?

Okay maybe 15 other cars from 80-140k. What's so unbelievable about that? New/used either way....actually probably more than 15 now that I think about it. Nothing really amazing here or exclusive in my opinion but again whatever floats your boat.

[Thurman Murch]

Frozen 871 for the partial win

My F80 gonna be faster lighter mo betta

All joking aside seems like a nice combo and may clinch some sales before the G80 arrive

It would if there was a frozen dark/black chrome paint or a cobalt chrome w aurantium hues

[clbmw]

Originally Posted by Tom C

Technically, BMW markets the standard M5 in Europe and US with the same 560hp rating and 575hp with comeptition package. If they follow the same methodology, the 30th Anniv. edition will be marketed with 600hp, 40hp over the standard and 25hp over the CP.

I guess it is all psychological. This would be the first BMW road car with 600hp (the McLaren F1 had a BMW M engine, so this M5 does not sport the most powerful BMW production engine).

I would think about getting this edition if I wasn't pretty sure that my trade-in value would hurt too much.

Yup it did.

Now BMW just needs an equivalent to the F1 or the 650s for it to put its M engines in.

[Pure]

Originally Posted by dhirm5

Ppl are recording 3.7 with '13 M5s stock.

Has made reference that there are 3 types of measurements .

The first the official for the U.S. market : 3.7 seconds.

The official second is for the rest of the world: 3.9 seconds.

And finally the third measurement that will give specialized magazines like Motor Trend to be around : 3.6 seconds.


There will only be 30 cars for North America.

You should go out and buy one.

[PatrickC23]

Originally Posted by e92stance

Okay maybe 15 other cars from 80-140k. What's so unbelievable about that? New/used either way....actually probably more than 15 now that I think about it. Nothing really amazing here or exclusive in my opinion but again whatever floats your boat.

I agree, this really does nothing for me, especially since you have no flexibility on colors.

[PatrickC23]

Originally Posted by Tom C

It is 600hp. BMW rates the M5 in Europe at 560PS hp (metric hp measurement). If you would convert that to SAE hp, which is the hp rating shown in the US, it would convert to 552hp. However, BMW USA markets the M5 with 560hp here in the US as well. I think BMW knows that the engine is making more than the 560hp in any horsepower measurement (DIN, PS, JIS, SAE..etc) so they feel comfortable leaving the 560 hp rating. Similarly, the CP is rated 575hp in US and Europe but it would convert to 567 SAE from 575PS. As I mentioned before, I believe BMW will stick with the 600 hp rating on the 30th edition as it does with it's other M5 versions.

Thanks for clearing that up.

[wdeerfield]

think they have enough 30 jahre m5 badges? starting to look like something the big three out of detroit would do.

[Yanothan]

A lot of people in this thread are saying things like, "15k/20k/25k/30k for just some badges and 25 hp? No thanks!"

Stop it. Just stop please.

I just went to the configurator and tried to build a similarly optioned '14 M5 with the following boxes checked off:

- Individual Frozen Paint
- Individual Extended Leather*
- Individual Piano Black Trim
- Competition Package
- Driver Assistance Plus
- Executive Package
- Carbon Ceramic Brakes
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System

*The 30th Anniversary M5 comes with Full Leather, which is generally approximately $3k more than extended.

Guess what? As optioned above, it comes out to $132,xxx. If you account for the full vs. extended leather discrepancy, you end up with a $135,xxx sticker price as optioned.

I'm not saying I would buy this car, and I'm not even saying that it's worth $138k, but asserting that you're paying 15k+ for just badging is simply false. You're paying about $3k for a 25 hp increase, updated software, badging, and exclusivity.

[ghueser]

Originally Posted by Yanothan

A lot of people in this thread are saying things like, "15k/20k/25k/30k for just some badges and 25 hp? No thanks!"

Stop it. Just stop please.

I just went to the configurator and tried to build a similarly optioned '14 M5 with the following boxes checked off:

- Individual Frozen Paint
- Individual Extended Leather*
- Individual Piano Black Trim
- Competition Package
- Driver Assistance Plus
- Executive Package
- Carbon Ceramic Brakes
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System

*The 30th Anniversary M5 comes with Full Leather, which is generally approximately $3k more than extended.

Guess what? As optioned above, it comes out to $132,xxx. If you account for the full vs. extended leather discrepancy, you end up with a $135,xxx sticker price as optioned.

I'm not saying I would buy this car, and I'm not even saying that it's worth $138k, but asserting that you're paying 15k+ for just badging is simply false. You're paying about $3k for a 25 hp increase, updated software, badging, and exclusivity.

The announcement noted "starting at $138K", further down there are options not included such as the B&O system, lane change, etc. (Or at least that's how I read it) I believe this car is going to top out more at $145K?

[F1Venom]

lol. $140k for a five door, heavy BMW.

[Tom C]

Originally Posted by F1Venom

lol. $140k for a five door, heavy BMW.

That is about as smart of a comment as someone saying "paying extra for a ZCP package that adds no hp...lol"

[ddk632]

Originally Posted by F1Venom

lol. $140k for a five door, heavy BMW.

That's cool. I didn't realize they added a door to this special edition, because the regular M5 only has 4 doors. That's got to be worth some money. Think of all the new ways to enter and/or exit the car!

[03BeastCharmer]

Originally Posted by Yanothan

A lot of people in this thread are saying things like, "15k/20k/25k/30k for just some badges and 25 hp? No thanks!"

Stop it. Just stop please.

I just went to the configurator and tried to build a similarly optioned '14 M5 with the following boxes checked off:

- Individual Frozen Paint
- Individual Extended Leather*
- Individual Piano Black Trim
- Competition Package
- Driver Assistance Plus
- Executive Package
- Carbon Ceramic Brakes
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System

*The 30th Anniversary M5 comes with Full Leather, which is generally approximately $3k more than extended.

Guess what? As optioned above, it comes out to $132,xxx. If you account for the full vs. extended leather discrepancy, you end up with a $135,xxx sticker price as optioned.

I'm not saying I would buy this car, and I'm not even saying that it's worth $138k, but asserting that you're paying 15k+ for just badging is simply false. You're paying about $3k for a 25 hp increase, updated software, badging, and exclusivity.

It doesn't look like the Carbon Ceramic Brakes are standard on this special addition, so you'd have to back that out of the price consideration.

[Hockey Guy]

Even if this was the same or close to the same price as a non-Anniversary, highly optioned, Individual M5 (say choice of frozen colours etc), I think I would still take the one I just bought (a fully loaded 2014 with CP, CCB, B&O etc). Alternatively, if one had a choice of colours and interiors, then I would consider this even though it happens to have too many badges for my taste (I prefer subtle). The 575 HP on mine is so fantastic, I am good to wait for the G series in 2018-ish for 600 HP+, lighter weight etc.

Happy Birthday M5!

[Northern X5M]

Originally Posted by Tom C

That is about as smart of a comment as someone saying "paying extra for a ZCP package that adds no hp...lol"

Yeah, but he lives life a 1/4 mile at a time, all 13 seconds of it.

[Yanothan]

Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

It doesn't look like the Carbon Ceramic Brakes are standard on this special addition, so you'd have to back that out of the price consideration.

I based my assumption on the fact that the pictures Jason posted feature the recognizable gold painted calibers of the CCB's and on this post from BarlasaM:

Originally Posted by BarlasaM

Last Part of the Press Release:

Mandatory Features:
Please note the following packages and stand-alone options will be mandatory on the 30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5:
Packages
•Executive Package (ZEC)
•Driver Assistance Plus (ZDB)
Options
•7-speed M Double-Clutch Transmission (2MK)
•M Carbon Ceramic Brakes (2NK)
•Bang & Olufsen Sound System (6F2)

If I am incorrect, then obviously the cost of the "badging, etc" goes up to 12k, and is no longer insignificant.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by Yanothan

I based my assumption on the fact that the pictures Jason posted feature the recognizable gold painted calibers of the CCB's and on this post from BarlasaM:



If I am incorrect, then obviously the cost of the "badging, etc" goes up to 12k, and is no longer insignificant.

CCB are NOT included on the 30 AV M5 in the UK, it's the CP that is included along with "Adaptive LED's"

[Sean@PSI]

The special editions are getting better and better.

[NYAWE60]

Originally Posted by PhilT3

15 at that price point?? Really? 15?

I could think of 15 pretty easily, maybe some of these are what he's thinking:
- 991 Turbo (base trim, negotiated down)
- 991 GT3
- 991 Carrera S/4S with Power Kit and Aero
- 991 Carrera S/4S Cab with Power Kit and Aero
- Panamera Turbo
- M6 Gran Coupe
- M6 Convertible
- Audi R8 V10
- Audi R8 V8 S - loaded
- Audi S8
- Audi RS7
- MB E63 4-Matic S
- MB CLS63 4-Matic S
- MB S63 4-Matic ($139,500)
- Maserati Gran Turismo S Stradale
- SRT Viper

[JOHNBMWM5]

Starting Price inUK is 90k.
Joke IMO and only 30 coming