The new BMW M5 touring

The new BMW M5 Touring. Description in Brief.
2 More Space for Dynamic Performance: The new BMW M5 Touring. Short
Version. 3 Long Version. 10
Specifications. 30 Exterior and
Interior Dimensions. 31 Output and Torque Diagram. 33
More Space for Dynamic Performance: The new BMW M5 Touring. (Short
Version) Emotion and rational intelligence - the BMW M5 Touring appeals
to both of these human senses, simply by uniting seemingly
incom¬patible contradictions to form one harmonious whole. Indeed,
this high-performance Touring now launched by BMW M GmbH fulfils even
the greatest demands in dynamic performance and sheer driving pleasure.
And at the same time, through its supreme versatility in combination
with excellent quality of finish and that typical look of BMW M, the
new five-door certainly offers the best of several worlds. The new BMW
5 Series Touring overcomes old contradictions and forms a synthesis of
values where the seemingly incompatible would appear to make such an
all-round solution impossible: A sports car with roof railing, 373
kw/507 hp maximum output with 1,650 litres or 57.8 cubic feet of
storage space, a power-to-weight ratio of 3.7 kilos/8.2 lb per
horsepower, maximum trailer load of 1,800 kg or 3,969 lb, a high-speed
power unit with the reliability of a series-production engine built for
everyday use, a BMW M5 Touring for the race track. All this - and more
- is offered by the new BMW M5 Touring. This is the first time that
BMW M GmbH's absolutely unique ten-cylinder is featured in a five-door
model. With five litres engine capacity, maximum output of 373 kW/507
hp, and peak torque of 520 Newton-metres/383 lb-ft, the V10 power unit
provides the kind of muscle and performance otherwise only to be admired
in a thoroughbred sports or racing car. Indeed, the engine's high-speed
concept so typical of BMW M comes directly from motorsport, this
exceptional power unit reaching speeds of up to 8,250 rpm and
converting these impressive performance figures into a fascinating,
truly unmistakable driving experience. Ever since the start of series
production in 2005, the V10 has received no less than seven prizes in
the worldwide Engine-of-the-Year Award. One hundred per cent sports
car, one hundred per cent Touring. As a truly versatile business, family
and leisure time car, the BMW M5 Touring offers a fascinating symbiosis
of features previously regarded as incompatible - a thoroughbred
sports car here, a practical five-door there. Perfect interaction of
the high-speed power unit, on the one hand, and the Sequential M
Gearbox (SMG) as well as the chassis designed for supreme driving
dynamics, on the other, turns the BMW M5 Touring into a truly unique
estate car offering unparalleled performance also on the race track.
And at the same time the driver of a BMW M5 Touring has every
opportunity to enjoy the superior potential of his or her sports car
under practical conditions in everyday motoring. So in a nutshell, the
new BMW M5 Touring brings together 100 per cent sports car and 100 per
cent Touring to offer 100 per cent driving passion so typical of BMW M.
The added emotional value offered by the new model is clearly confirmed
by straightforward facts and figures: The BMW M5 Touring accelerates
from 0-100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds, almost as fast as the extremely
dynamic BMW M5 Sports Saloon. And in a direct comparison on the race
track the Touring also remains very close to its Saloon counterpart,
thus offering all the agility and dynamism of a particularly powerful
sports car in every respect. Considering its performance, the BMW M5 is
also a most economical car: Average fuel consumption in the EU test
cycle is 15.0 litres/100 km, equal to 18.8 mpg Imp. And in extra-urban
traffic, the driver is able to enjoy this high-performance five-door on
just 10.6 litres/100 km, equal to 26.6 mpg Imp. The ideal combination:
high performance and supreme function. In everyday motoring the BMW M5
Touring offers the driver a new dimension of mobility combining supreme
sports car performance with all the benefits of BMW's Touring concept.
This is clearly borne out by the five full-size seats, flexible loading
space from 500-1,650 litres (17.5-57.8 cubic feet), as well as
excellent driving comfort and the proven function of the BMW 5 Series
Touring uniquely successful the world over. The two outer seats in
the spacious rear passenger area may be further upgraded by seat
heating and come as standard with ISOFIX child seat fastening. As long
as the centre seat remains free, the fold¬ing centre armrest offers
the additional benefits of a storage box and two cupholders. The
rear-seat backrest split in a 60 : 40 ratio folds down either completely
or individually on either side. As an option the luggage compartment
may be upgraded by a ski-bag and a special Storage Package complete
with individual subdivision of the floor in the luggage compartment,
folding partition panels, lashing belts in the side panels, and
multi-function supports. The semi-automatic roll-up cover, in turn,
keeps your luggage safely away from prying eyes, and the rear window
opens separately as a standard feature, with an automatic tailgate
opening/closing function coming as an optional extra. Discreet
design, perfect understatement. Distinguishing this new model from the
"regular" BMW 5 Series Touring, the exterior design boasts
discreet modifications clearly proving the exceptional potential of the
BMW M5 Touring at first sight: The front air dam, side-sills, air
intakes in the side panels, the rear air dam as well as four round
tailpipes leading out of the exhaust are clear signs of distinction
characterising the world's most dynamic production estate. Indeed, it is
fair to say that no other car from BMW M GmbH offers such a perfect
rendition of understatement in its looks and appearance. Beneath the
sheet metal, on the other hand, numerous details and improvements adapt
the "basic" model to the far higher standard of power and
performance offered by the M5 Touring. Particularly the suspension,
steering and DSC Dynamic Stability Control have been perfectly
optimised to match the power of the engine and the modified centre of
gravity. And to further enhance the torsional stiffness of the Touring
body, the reinforcements between the side-sills and the floor in the
luggage compartment have been specially modified in accordance with the
requirements of BMW M. Seven-speed SMG for a particularly precise
gearshift. The Sequential M Gearbox (SMG) with Drivelogic ensures
perfect transmission of engine power via the drivetrain to the rear
wheels in every situation: Seven-speed SMG enables the driver to shift
gears manually, as an option with extremely short gearshift times. In
addition, the automatic Drive function turns even fast cruising into a
truly blissful experience. SMG is operated either via the selector
lever or through toggles on the steering wheel. SMG Drivelogic, in
turn, offers the driver a choice of no less than 11 driving programs
enabling him to individually ad¬just the gearshift characteristics
of SMG to his personal style of motoring. Using the manual gearshift
function (S-mode), the driver is able to pre-select no less than six of
these eleven programs, shifting gears by hand in his own personal
style. The only exception is Launch Control for optimum acceleration
from a standstill. The gearshift function required for this purpose is
provided by the transmission independently at the ideal gearshift point
and with optimum slip control, and the six gears are supplemented by
five automatic driving programs in the D-mode. DSC Dynamic Stability
Control complete with the M Dynamic Mode. Rear-wheel drive and almost
perfect weight distribution from front to rear ensure optimum
conditions for particularly dynamic driving characteristics further
enhanced by the all-aluminium chassis and suspension of the BMW 5
Series Touring. To match the particularly outstanding performance of the
BMW M5 Touring, both the two-joint spring strut front axle and the
integral arm have been modified in a number of details, an aluminium
thrust panel on the front axle subframe, for example, ensuring
additional lateral stiffness. A further improvement is the modified
front axle kinematics reflecting the change in weight distribution and
the car's centre of gravity. And on the rear axle the air suspension
has been carefully geared to the new BMW 5 Series Touring to maintain
the car's sporting and dy¬namic performance also when carrying a
heavy load. The various functions and features of DSC Dynamic
Stability Control specially enhanced for BMW M Cars may also be
controlled by the driver in the BMW M5 Touring. Pressing the MDrive
button on the multifunction steering wheel, for example, the driver is
able to activate the M Dynamic Mode, with the DSC response thresholds
cutting in at the level specified in advance. This, in turn, enables
the driver to enjoy a controlled power slide in bends, gently
counter-steering in particularly dynamic driving manoeuvres, with DSC
cutting in only when the car reaches the limits to driving physics.
And as a further feature Dynamic Stability Control may be fully
deactivated on the BMW M5 Touring. Programmable EDC and Variable M
Differential Lock. EDC Electronic Damper Control offers the driver
superior freedom of choice, allowing him to adjust the particular
characteristics of the chassis and suspension to current driving
conditions in the BMW M5 Touring: Pressing the MDrive button on the
steering wheel or the button next to the SMG selector lever, the driver
is able to call up no less than three different suspension settings
ranging from comfortable through dynamic all the way to sporting and
firm. The Variable M Differential Lock allows optimum traction on all
kinds of surfaces, building up 100 per cent locking action when
required. This enables the BMW M5 Touring to accelerate even faster out
of bends and drive smoothly without problems on snow, gravel, and ice.
And whenever the driver prefers a sporting style of motoring, as well
as on roads with a higher frictional coefficient, the M Differential
Lock will enhance the positive characteristics of rear-wheel drive.
Since the driver does not always need the power and performance of the
V10 power unit in everyday traffic, the new BMW M5 Touring offers the
comfort-oriented P400 Performance Program, for example in city traffic.
This program is automatically activated every time the driver starts the
engine, providing maximum output of 400 hp. Then, pressing the Power
Button, the driver is able to activate full engine output of 507 hp
provided by either a sporting or race-like Dynamic Driving Program.
Interior: superior function in sporting style. Superior function and
the comfortable character of the BMW 5 Series Touring are also to be
admired and enjoyed within the world's most dynamic production estate.
But at the same time the BMW M5 Touring naturally boasts particularly
sophisticated features and amenities oriented even more than usual
towards the sporting driver. Enhanced leather upholstery featured as
standard, for example, conveys a superior touch of sporting class and
elegance right from the start. Full leather upholstery available as an
option, in turn, guarantees even more exclusive style. And at the same
time the wide range of options available from BMW Individual gives the
customer almost unlimited choice of exclusive upholstery and interior
colours, as well as exterior paintwork. Within the cockpit the
controls for all functions essential in modern motoring are grouped in
ergonomically perfect arrangement on or around the steering wheel. The
optional Head-Up Display enhances driver orientation, presenting
essential information directly in the driver's line of vision and thus
enabling the driver to take up this information without turning his
eyes away from the road. This information is supplemented by specific
M data such as the variable pre-warning field in the rev counter
complete with integrated Shift Lights. BMW iDrive control concept with
eight favourite buttons. The function buttons and controls grouped
together in the centre console are also within easy access from the
front passenger's seat. The BMW M5 Touring comes as standard with the
BMW iDrive control concept ensuring simple and ergonomically optimised
activation and management of numerous functions via the controller and
the central Control Display. Menu guidance has been enhanced in the
meantime by the addition of MDrive Management, and to further simplify
the process of controlling the system the driver and passengers have
the choice of eight freely available favourite buttons. So just
pressing one of those buttons, the user is able to conveniently
retrieve, say, a telephone number dialled particularly often, a regular
destination, or his favourite radio station. The M steering wheel is
the perfect interface between this high-performance Touring and its
driver, enabling him to operate important functions on the vehicle and
in motoring comfort without even taking his hands off the steering
wheel. Simply pressing the paddles on the steering wheel, for example,
the driver is able to shift gears in the SMG mode. Pressing the MDrive
button, on the other hand, the driver is able to retrieve specific
dynamic driving set-ups configured in advance. So simply by pressing a
button he is able to modify the characteristics of the engine, the SMG
gearshift, the DSC setting, the functions of EDC Electronic Damper
Control, and the data presented by the Head-Up Display. The controls
and switches finished in Pearl Gloss Chrome add a particularly
appealing visual touch. This high-class and highly attractive material
is featured on the paddles, the SMG trim, the door openers, the climate
control units, rotary knobs and slides for the air vents, as well as on
the Start/Stop button. The special iDrive Controller exclusive to BMW
M is made of solid aluminium tailored in its colour to the Pearl Gloss
Chrome design. The speedometer and rev counter, in turn, come in
ring-shaped surrounds also finished in Pearl Gloss Chrome for an
attractive look. The white numbers on black instrument dials, the
instrument needles in brilliant BMW M Red, and the permanent white
illumination all provide a purist and sophisticated touch. A special
feature is the variable pre-warning field on the rev counter: The
engine speed range available to the driver increases as a function of
the increase in engine oil temperature, while the yellow-marked
pre-warning and red warning areas become smaller. Supreme seating
comfort on five seats. Within the new BMW M5 Touring, body-hugging M
seats offer the driver and front passenger supreme side support under
all conditions. The seats are flexibly adjustable to numerous settings,
providing an ideal seating position in all cases and for all occupants.
Optionally available active adjustment of backrest width automatically
gears side support to the respective driving conditions and
requirements. The passengers sitting at the back of BMW's new
five-seater also enjoy highly comfortable seating conditions, the
two-piece Pano¬rama Roof made of sundim glass providing a truly
heavenly view of the sky above. A further advantage is that both panels
in the glass roof may be tilted up in their vent position for optimum
ventilation, and the front panel may be opened completely. As an
option the BMW M5 Touring is available with a particularly sophisticated
and technically demanding range of audio, communication and navigation
systems. Especially the newly developed BMW Individual High End Audio
System offers truly exceptional musical entertainment. The heart of
this unique system is the trendsetting DIRAC Dual Input Room Acoustics
Calculator, a digital nine-channel amplifier with DSP digital signal
processing offering maximum power of no less than 825 watts.
Supplemented by speed-related volume control and equalising, as well as
a total of 16 loudspeakers, the system sets new standards in sound
quality. Indeed, the brilliant reproduction of sound provided by this
trendsetting audio system guarantees supreme music pleasure on all
seats in the new BMW M5 Touring.