Dynamic drive effectually flattens out curves, adjusting to road surface imperfections before the actual bumps and dips occur. The 5-Series' ride is not only smoother than competitors' sport sedan's, but its handling is also much improved.
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| Building on the 5-Series superior ride and handling, the M5 is specialized for high performance. (Photo: BMW Canada) |
The M5 takes advantage of such electro-mechanical driving aids, but each, like the reworked suspension, has been modified for the specialized sedan's higher performance. New brakes have been added as well, featuring twin-piston aluminum sliding calipers resulting in 100 km/h to standstill in only 36 meters (118 feet).
The M5 also incorporates DSC III with "two selectable driving dynamics programs, Electronic Damper Control with comfort, normal and sport modes, and a variable, torque-sensing differential lock," according to BMW's press information.
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| Unique interior touches, such as new leather colors, a special gauge package, and "M-specific" fighter pilot style head-up display (HUD) system set the M5 apart from its regular 5-Series sibling. (Photo: BMW Canada) |
The super sedan also features a metal-accented leather interior in three color choices, all unique from the regular 5-Series. The car's gauge package is exclusive too, while an "M-specific" fighter pilot style head-up display (HUD) system is also available. Other interior touches unique to the M5 separate it from 530 and 545 models.
On the outside, the most noticeable changes are just behind each front wheel cutout. The new M5 sports fender gills similar to its smaller M3 sibling, plus redesigned front and rear fascias, the latter sporting the model's characteristic quad tailpipes.