Ignition - 2013 BMW M5 F10: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

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Ignition - 2013 BMW M5 F10: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

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On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out what happens when you strap a pair of turbos to an M car. Does this latest M5 live up to the legend of the naturally aspirated M5s of yore?

See also Motor Trend's print review @ http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661380

Specs from the print review:

POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front engine, RWD ENGINE TYPE Twin-turbo 90-deg V-8, alum block/heads VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DISPLACEMENT 268.2 cu in/4395 cc COMPRESSION RATIO 10.0:1
POWER (SAE NET) 560 hp @ 6000 rpm
TORQUE (SAE NET) 500 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
REDLINE 7200 rpm
WEIGHT TO POWER 7.8 lb/hp
TRANSMISSION 7-speed twin-clutch auto
AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO 3.15:1/2.12:1
SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Multi-link, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
STEERING RATIO 13.1:1
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK 2.5
BRAKES, F;R 15.7-in vented, drilled disc; 15.6-in vented, drilled disc, ABS
WHEELS 9.0 x 20-in, 10.0 x 20-in cast aluminum
TIRES 265/35ZR20 99Y; 295/30ZR20 101Y Michelin Pilot Super Sport

DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE 116.7 in
TRACK, F/R 64.1/62.3 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 193.5 x 74.4 x 57.3
TURNING CIRCLE 41.3 ft
CURB WEIGHT 4384 lb
WEIGHT DIST., F/R 52/48 %
SEATING CAPACITY 5
HEADROOM, F/R 40.5/38.3 in
LEGROOM, F/R 41.4/36.1 in
SHOULDER ROOM, F/R 58.3/56.2 in
CARGO VOLUME 14.0 cu ft

TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30 1.5 sec
0-40 2.2
0-50 2.9
0-60 3.7
0-70 4.7
0-80 5.8
0-90 7.0
0-100 8.4
PASSING,
45-65 MPH 1.6
QUARTER MILE 11.9 sec @ 120.3 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 110 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.94 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT 24.9 sec @ 0.81 g (avg)
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 1500 rpm

CONSUMER INFO
BASE PRICE $95,000 (est)
PRICE AS TESTED $105,000 (est)
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes
AIRBAGS Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, front knee
BASIC WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 4 yrs/Unlimited
FUEL CAPACITY 21.1 gal
EPA CITY/HWY ECON 15/22 mpg (est)
ENERGY CONS.,
CITY/HWY 225/153 kW-hrs/100 miles (est)
CO2 EMISSIONS 1.11 lb/mile (est)
RECOMMENDED FUEL Unleaded premium

[singularity]

Another lengthy and positive review especially when reviewed by Ben Affleck. But I'm not quite buying the "had to put 4.4 liter engine due to environmental regulations" because there are other German cars produced with bigger engine capacities.

[GOLFFRR]

Benchmark again. Can't wait to drive this car.

[AlpWhite11]

Enjoyed that one. More positive words like we come to expect.

I like these Ignition episodes so far. Not just straight up technical review (has that too) but also a nice everyday/everyman perspective too.

[bimmerjph]

Originally Posted by singularity

especially when reviewed by Ben Affleck. .

Damn you had me excited for a second.



Great review!

[bimmerJP]

Exactly!

[OdomPHD]

Sheep's clothing? It's just a plain wolf if you ask me. It'll take a sizable bite out of any competition I say.

[RON1X]

I cannot wait to drive this beast animal

[IMG]

I must have !

[Zebra99]

I can't wait to see what they did with the M3/M4 platform considering its the little brother full out race car.

Tri-turbo beast! I want one

[DrivenByE30]

Man i love Carlos !

Great video production!

[OwenyOlgao]

More positive words like we come to expect

[Daft]

BMW

[wisesoul]

Originally Posted by singularity

Another lengthy and positive review especially when reviewed by Ben Affleck. But I'm not quite buying the "had to put 4.4 liter engine due to environmental regulations" because there are other German cars produced with bigger engine capacities.

Yeah true it was easier to base this engine off the S63 but ten again it does get 26 mpg!! M5 is pulling impressive numbers holy mother...

[M5007]

Originally Posted by OdomPHD

Sheep's clothing? It's just a plain wolf if you ask me. It'll take a sizable bite out of any competition I say.

Well said.

[Didac]

I am in love!!!!

[satish_141]

nice review..and no doubt the car is an engineering masterpiece...but what I dont like is it looks so much like a normal 5 series from the front??? atleast a speed bump would do for me...

[JSCO]

sweet!!..can't say enough..

[bonnie335i]

How does it compare with the 2012 cts v I'm wondering

[SkyLord]

Excellent review, really enjoyed watching it! It is just such a technological masterpiece...

Originally Posted by satish_141

nice review..and no doubt the car is an engineering masterpiece...but what I dont like is it looks so much like a normal 5 series from the front??? atleast a speed bump would do for me...

Yea tell me about it, I just saw one in full black mode (wheels, kidneys, etc ...) and it is REALLY hard to tell apart from the front. I could spot the E60 M5 from miles away, or by even only seeing 2 square inches from behind a truck or something ... Now I go "Is that an M5, is it an M5, omg is that an M5, ........... And yes it was! (tailpipes)" E60 was more aggressive, F10 is nearing perfect beauty.

[TonyMeister]

All M5s have been discreet looking road monsters.

[Diver]

N-Sane!