One thing that makes all M cars special is their dual character. It’s been said so many times that it is now basically a cliche, but it still holds true. The fact that you can buy a car you can use every day without major compromises and then take it to the track from time to time without it breaking down, is what makes every M model very desirable. The new BMW M5 makes things even better as this uber sedan will provide near supercar-like acceleration with tons of space inside.
It’s also a comfortable cruiser on longer hauls and can sit five people inside. Get your luggage in the massive trunk and you’re set for a great road trip. And when longer hauls get boring, just pop over to your nearest track and just enjoy that massive V8 doing its thing. But is a near 2-ton beast any good on a track or has the M5 finally become too big to be fast on a twisty circuit? Well, the answer comes in a lot of reviews already published online, where seasoned journalists tell you not to worry.
The guys from Motorsport Magazine went even further and took the M5 to the track to see how it handles itself. As usual they put the F90 M5 to the test on the Magny-Cours GP track and the result is rather stunning. The 600 HP beast was raced there and its 1:58.39 lap time makes it faster than the M2 Competition by over a second. Sure, the two probably feel a hell of a lot different but then again, the M5 shouldn’t be this fast.
As reported earlier, this lap time makes the M5 barely slower than an Aston Martin Vantage and that’s good news for those interested in the M8. That’s because the M8 will be the real rival of the Vantage once it comes out and since it will most likely be lighter and more powerful than the M5, it’s bound to post even better lap times.
The simple reason the 600 hp M5 waa so quick (for times), was just that, horsepower. If the M2 had just another 75 hp it could have made up the difference and ran quicker, low 1:58.10’s or even high 1:57’s. Cant compare a 3900 lb 610 hp car against a 3500-3600 lb car with nearly 200 hp less. The M5 was running 20+ mph faster in the straights. The M2C would need 535 hp to get on the same power to weight zone as the M5
You missed the xdrive which M2 does not have it… you also miss the S63tu has a huge potential up to 760 stock tranny and clutch … n55 is topped up… you would need a b58 to compete with the time of the new f90
But the M2C has the S55.
You guys missed the more interesting story; that the M2 comp edition is nearly as fast as the M5 while almost half its price.
I also don’t know why you guys think the M8 will be lighter than the M5. For comparison the M550i is actually lighter than the M850i
What you don’t understand is n55 will never have the rage of S63tu…. who cares about the price … btw I own 3 n55 and 2 S63tu 🤫
What you don´t understand is that the M2 Comp has a S55. And this engine has potential for >600 hp.
woah that’s fast, but will it last 5000 miles? heard BMW engineering team is struggling these days to make any thing last that long…..
Yes, why the factory warranty is 5000 miles. Not. heard you’re struggling these days to make any thing last that long…..
Aah, clever one you!… last long? Why don’t you ask your gal…
I last longer than 2 fictional disqus comments. The actual factual subject of this blog has been around for over a century, you could learn from them. Or just continue typing bs.
Move on mate. I was having a moment to vent out at BMW.. a former enthusiast/owner who was absolutely miserable after owning one… anyways don’t know what got you on the edge about my original comment … if you own one ..enjoy driving it grab a beer, relax and cheers!
If you have legitimate complaints, vent those rather than slander a new M5, which I assume you haven’t actually driven.
Yeah, whatever…
Or not.
Wish their PR team is as butt hurt as you reading my original comment 😂
You flatter yourself, no one cares.
Apparently you do.
Dud, if u don’t want to get called out on bs?
Stop typing bs.
You must be this smart to ride this ride.
So get off.
And then wipe ur keyboard.
Oh! so what? are you the janitor on internet with a bs meter attached to you nose?
ful ur dull. Idiot 4 the blok…
Apparently you do care. Since you cant just let it go….
The M5 is 3/10th of a second faster. Who gives a rat’s Azuz !