M for magnificent. The letter M stands for the phenomenal qualities of this engine: 507 bhp (373 kW) from 5 liters of displacement, 520 Nm max. torque at 6,100 rpm. Press the accelerator gently and the V10 high-rev engine responds with instant power. It takes just 4.7 seconds for the BMW M5 to go from 0 to 60 mph, and just ten seconds more to reach 125 mph - a total of 14.7 seconds is all the M5 needs to set a new standard in engine performance.

Four-valve cylinder heads in the M3 Coupé. Every detail of the BMW M3 Coupé is the result of more than three decades of passionate engineering developments by the specialists at M GmbH. The design of the M3 engine's cylinder heads is a perfect example. Each four-valve cylinder head is a single piece, individually cast and offering special air channels that maximise the efficiency of the catalytic converter.

Variable M differential lock. By monitoring the rotation of each rear wheel individually, the variable M differential lock is able to optimise the amount of drive that is transmitted to each wheel for maximum forward thrust. In extreme cases, the entire drive power can be transmitted to the one wheel with the better traction. On slippery road surfaces - wet leaves, patches of ice, etc. - the variable M differential lock delivers a decisive advantage for vehicle dynamics.

SMG Drivelogic. More than a gear change: SMG Drivelogic is a gear transformation. The optional Sequential M Gearbox Drivelogic applies motorsports technology with stunning results. Change gears smoothly, clutch-free and in a fraction of a second, simply by pressing the steering-wheel-mounted paddles. Enjoy complete control of power transmission - without needing to take your hands from the wheel.

[ Back to M ]