The BMW M Division has developed an exclusive special edition of the M5 called the “Competition Edition” to bid farewell to the F10 generation as it soon reaches the end of its life.
Limited to only 200 units worldwide, the BMW M5 “Competition Edition” is powered by the familiar 4.4‑litre, high-revving V8 engine featuring BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology mated with M dual clutch transmission featuring Drivelogic. An increase in boost pressure as well as targeted modifications to the engine management raise the car’s performance vs. the production model by 40 hp to 600 hp. At the same time, maximum torque has increased by 20Nm to 700Nm. Thanks to the extra power 0 to 100km/h sprints take only 3.9 seconds to complete.
The increase in power output is complemented with the Competition Package which includes a lowering of the vehicle by 10mm and a firmer setup of spring and damper systems and stabilizers. In conjunction with this modified setup, the specific control setting for the Active M differential fitted as standard on all BMW M5 models ensures further optimized traction.
Furthermore, the steering system with an M specific Servotronic function comes with a more direct control map, providing the driver with more precise response and further enhancing the car’s agility in bends. In addition, the M Dynamic Mode of the stability control system DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) has been further aligned to sporty handling characteristics. As a result, the BMW M5 “Competition Edition” guarantees typical M driving dynamics at the highest level both in everyday traffic and on the racetrack, especially when combined with the optional M carbon-ceramic brake system.
BMW plans to produce only 100 units of BMW M5 “Competition Edition” in Carbon Black metallic colour and another 100 units in Mineral White metallic colour. It also wears 20-inch, double-spoke M light alloy wheels in a Jet Black finish and with mixed tyres (265/35 ZR20 at the front, 295/30 ZR20 at the rear). M Performance parts in carbon such as the rear diffuser, the gurney on the boot lid and the mirror caps set further dynamic accents. The high gloss black kidney grilles and side gills bearing the lettering ”M5 Competition” add the finishing touches to the car.
Inside the cabin, carbon interior trim strips bearing the logo “M5 Competition 1/200” indicate the model’s high-performance qualities and the fact that the BMW M5 “Competition Edition” is just one of the 200 that have been built.
The rest of the interior is characterised by the full leather trim Merino Black with contrast stitching in Opal White and floor mats in Anthracite with leather Merino Opal White bordering. Inside the BMW M5 “Competition Edition”, both driver and front passenger sit in M multifunctional seats, with electric adjustment options. Here too, the white lettering “///M5” embroidered on the headrests emphasises the car’s exclusiveness.
Aside from that, BMW M5 “Competition Edition” comes complete with 1,200 watt Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System, BMW Head-Up Display, Comfort Access, Lane Departure Warning or the optional BMW Driving Assistant, heated seats at the front or the through-loading system.
BMW M5 “Competition Edition” retails at 129,500 Euros (RM579,558) in Germany.
Source: BMW
