Maximilian Ahme will answer the questions of MPW members. He is responsible for the technology of the entire vehicle with the exception of the electronics.
When did work begin on the development of the BMW M5 and how many kilometres were covered during testing?
Two to three years must be allowed for testing the development of a BMW M. In some cases predecessor vehicles are used in the first phase, enabling initial engine tests to be carried out, for example. However, this is just a short phase. The fine tuning then involves the latest models. The development departments for engine, electronics, chassis, etc. each have their own test vehicles to enable them to put the latest technology to the test. Approximately 2 million kilometres were covered throughout the world by the new BMW M5 in this way.
How does the engine of the BMW M5 differ from that of the BMW X5 M/X6 M?
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After a long day of interviews at the North American International Auto Show Todd and Matt caught up with BMWNA’s M Boss Matthew Russell with an impromptu interview that covered a range of topics. First up we talk 3 Series and the fact that the NAIAS this year is all about 3er. But then we quickly move onto the M5 and why Mr. Russell loves the X5M but thinks the M5 is hands-down the best car in the world.
It officially official now. Though confirmed to us by sources and at the international press launch BMWNA has taken the wraps off the 6 speed manual for the new ///M5.
Official Release: Detroit, MI –9:00am EST January 9, 2012…
The heart and soul of BimmerFile (as the case with MotoringFile) are the reviews. And it’s not just the new cars we’re after but the classics. This year we were lucky to review a couple instant classics and one that is unarguably the real thing. Our reviews of the 1 Series M Coupe and the F10 M5 surely fall under the former. They each represent a step towards the future for BMW M while keeping an eye on the past. But it was a 39 year old coupe on a storied road that completely stole our heart.
German publication Autobild took the entire current M range (including the ultra rare M3 CRT) to the Sachsenring. The winner? Perhaps unsurprisingly it was the über M3, the new CRT. But what of the standard production models? The F10 M5 bested the lot with a time of 1:38.90. Not bad for a heavy-weight. But it was the race for second that caught out attention.
Is it pointless? Sure it is but it is always fun to watch tires rapidly lose their longevity. As we’ve told you, the M5 will drift with the best of them. Autocar UK’s, Will it Drift? host Steve Sutcliffe does his best to show just how much drifting can be done.
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After a very long break we’re back with another big show. First up we recap the last two months of BMW news starting of course with the 6er Gran Coupe and then quickly moving onto the F30 and next generation M3. We round out the news with some thought on DTM and the future of BMW’s racing programs. But this show is all about our personal highs and lows of the year with Michael and I dishing a few surprises.
Here’s the full list of news recapped (after the break).
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The new BMW M5. 
