Following the reveal of the M5 Concept at the Auto Shanghai show two months ago, BMW have now released the full details of the new M5 production car. It is based on the current, 'F10' generation of the popular 5-series. As was expected, the new high performance machine will be powered by a version of the twin-turbo V8 that also powers the latest 'M' versions of the X5 and X6. In this application, the sophisticated engine produces a hefty 552 bhp and even more impressively all of its 680 Nm (502 ft lbs) torque at just 1500 rpm. All this brute force is transferred to the rear wheels through a seven speed automatic gearbox that can be operated by paddles mounted behind the steering wheel. In the 'standard' version top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) but with the 'M Driver's Package' that is increased to 305 km/h (190 mph). Visually many distinct styling cues like the large radiator intake and the quadruple exhausts set the car apart from the rest of the 5-series models. The all-new BMW M5 should become available later in the year.
While we were at Le Mans, Renault unleashed the most potent version of the Megane yet. Dubbed the Renaultsport 265 Trophy, it is built specifically to keep up with high performance models from rivals like Volkswagen. As the name suggests, this very hot hatch is equipped with a 265 hp engine; a 15 hp increase over its predecessor. Torque is also up by 20 Nm (15 ft lbs) to 360 Nm (266 ft lbs). Production of the R.S. 265 Trophy is strictly limited to 500 examples.
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2011 BMW M5 - Images, Specifications and Information
2011 Renault Mgane R.S. 265 Trophy - Images, Specifications and Information
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