Think that I'm exaggerating here? Well, let's take a closer look at BMW's M5.
The car has the availability of 500 horsepower at any given time.
Of course, that's a totally ridiculous amount of power to have constantly on tap, so BMW lets you reduce that down to a "modest" 400 hp through their I-Drive command system. This allows you to cruise around comfortably. However, should you require a tad more passing power, then all you have to do is simply depress the little "M" button on the steering wheel.
Now I don't know what BMW had in mind when they devised this cunning little button. In fact, I don't even know what the M stands for, but personally, I nicknamed it "the Maniac button". I'm not joking here! One shouldn't even contemplate pressing this button if you've recently undergone some form of heart surgery, or for that matter, if you enjoyed a steaming vindaloo curry at lunchtime!
Why? Because, when those 500 horses come online, and the 6 speed gearbox shovels all that power to the rear wheels, your heart races, your ribcage starts hugging your spine, and the word "speed" takes on a whole new meaning!
Of course, acceleration and speed are not the only things which the M5 excels in. Stunning good looks are part and parcel of the package too.
Now of course, you could save a few bucks by simply purchasing a standard 5-series and adding the M appearance package to it. From the outside, apart from the missing 19 rims, the little rear trunk spoiler, and the front brake cooling dams filled with fog lights, one could hardly tell the difference. However, what are you going to do when someone asks you if it is an actual M5, tell them, "No, to be honest, I couldn't afford the real thing"!!
Speaking of money, naturally, luxury appointments feature quite heavily in the equation also. The entire interior, including the dashboard, is covered in fine quality stitched leather, and the roof liner is in Alcantara.
The car has the availability of 500 horsepower at any given time.
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| The I-Drive system lets you choose the degree of performance you want or need. |
Of course, that's a totally ridiculous amount of power to have constantly on tap, so BMW lets you reduce that down to a "modest" 400 hp through their I-Drive command system. This allows you to cruise around comfortably. However, should you require a tad more passing power, then all you have to do is simply depress the little "M" button on the steering wheel.
Now I don't know what BMW had in mind when they devised this cunning little button. In fact, I don't even know what the M stands for, but personally, I nicknamed it "the Maniac button". I'm not joking here! One shouldn't even contemplate pressing this button if you've recently undergone some form of heart surgery, or for that matter, if you enjoyed a steaming vindaloo curry at lunchtime!
Why? Because, when those 500 horses come online, and the 6 speed gearbox shovels all that power to the rear wheels, your heart races, your ribcage starts hugging your spine, and the word "speed" takes on a whole new meaning!
Of course, acceleration and speed are not the only things which the M5 excels in. Stunning good looks are part and parcel of the package too.
Now of course, you could save a few bucks by simply purchasing a standard 5-series and adding the M appearance package to it. From the outside, apart from the missing 19 rims, the little rear trunk spoiler, and the front brake cooling dams filled with fog lights, one could hardly tell the difference. However, what are you going to do when someone asks you if it is an actual M5, tell them, "No, to be honest, I couldn't afford the real thing"!!
Speaking of money, naturally, luxury appointments feature quite heavily in the equation also. The entire interior, including the dashboard, is covered in fine quality stitched leather, and the roof liner is in Alcantara.
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| Every aspect of the vehicle has been thought through to enhance the driving experience. |