

Multi-point injection fuel system improved on fuel economy with the result of EPA highway (mpg): 18 and EPA city (mpg): 12. The single biggest control difference between the M5 and any other 5-series is a very small button among the other steering-wheel controls, called the M-Drive toggle. M-Drive is a catch-all mode representing the custom settings of six other systems: the SMG, electronic damping control, dynamic stability control, engine power mode, active bolstering, and the heads-up display (the last two if applicable).
The transmission does take some getting used to and still occasionally confounded us even after considerable seat time in both the M5 and the M6, but with experience and an understanding of the manual vs. automatic settings, a smooth drive is possible. Clearly, though, the SMG is most effective and transparent when pushed very hard, and given the M5’s performance potential, this is impossible on public roads.

BMW provides the usual array of standard safety features to protect the occupants in the event of a mishap. No government crash-test ratings are available for the M5. Front dual-stage dual-threshold “smart” airbags with passenger detection are standard, as are door-mounted front side airbags and a front and rear head-protection system. An interlocking door anchoring system provides extra protection against side impacts. In a serious impact, major electrical components are disconnected from the battery, the hazard and interior lights are activated, and the doors are unlocked.

Luxury trim alloy on gearknob, alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard.Park-distance control is standard, showing BMW’s usual overhead pictogram of the car with auditory warnings and glowing onscreen zones indicating the general position of objects behind. With the navigation system standard on the M5, BMW could also pair the monitor with a real rear-facing camera, but this system is mostly effective and can be configured a bit with iDrive or switched off completely with a dashboard button.
Dynamic stability control, Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management improve handling and assure grip in bad weather conditions. Antilock brakes are standard, with adaptive brake lights that light up more brightly under sudden heavy braking. Adaptive autoleveling headlights and rain-sensing wipers, which impressed us in our test of the 550i, are also standard. A tire-pressure monitoring system alerts the driver to drops in psi at each corner and is calibrated via iDrive. Voice activating system includes radio settings, includes phone and includes navigation system
- 4,999 cc 5 liters V 10 front engine with 92 mm bore, 75.2 mm stroke, 12 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder- Premium unleaded fuel 91- Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 18 and EPA city (mpg): 12- Multi-point injection fuel system- 18.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank- Power: 373 kW , 500 HP SAE @ 7,750 rpm; 383 ft lb , 520 Nm @ 6,100 rpm

2006 BMW M5 Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
- Four-wheel ABS- Brake assist system- Cornering brake control- Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs- Electronic brake distribution- Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management- Immobilizer- Rear limited slip differential- Driver selectable responsive suspension- Stability control- Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs- Tire kit
2006 BMW M5 Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
- Body color front and rear bumpers- Day time running lights- Driver power heated partial-painted door mirrors with automatic operation , passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors with automatic and automatic operation- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 191.5, overall width (inches): 72.7, overall height (inches): 57.8, wheelbase (inches): 113.7, front track (inches): 62.2, rear track (inches): 61.7 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40.7- Front fog lights- High pressure headlight cleaners- Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights- Heat reflective glass- Heated door locks or key- Luxury trim alloy on gearknob, alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard- Metallic paint- Fixed rear window with defogger- Trunk/hatch spoiler- Glass electric front sunroof- Tinted glass on cabin- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 4,012- Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
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