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Video: Top Gear drives the BMW M5

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The new BMW M5 has been out for quite some time, but this may actually be the first time we see Richard Hammond from Top Gear behind the wheel of the sports sedan. He recently took it out for a test spin and seemed to rather enjoy himself, which isn’t surprising considering the BMW M5 has all the tools needed for an invigorating driving experience!

For those of you who still don’t know, the M5 is powered by a high-revving 4.4-liter V8 engine with an M TwinPower Turbo package that delivers an impressive 560 hp at 6,000 – 7,000 rpm and a peak torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. The model will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and, when the speed limiter is removed, is capable of hitting an impressive top speed of 190 mph.

gallery: 2012 BMW M5

9 comments

9 comments: Video: Top Gear drives the BMW M5

SpeedyCars (276)
Posted on
05.23.2012 @ 03:15

Are they planning to join this M5 into competition? I hope not.

rado_guissepe (687)
Posted on
04.18.2012 @ 01:42

This is disappointing; they have unintentionally revealed that it is actually a non-dynamic car which can just be listed as for display purposes only.

JaysonIdler (572)
Posted on
04.16.2012 @ 23:29

Hammond is only accurate. I don’t find this pleasing, maybe I’m rooting for its competition.

dracoly_lee (570)
Posted on
04.16.2012 @ 04:27

This is less than satisfactory, but at least we got to see its real performance.

Ally_Marchesi (709)
Posted on
04.12.2012 @ 02:51

The driver must have a lot of discipline to contain the excitement to himself. If I were he, I’d instantly test its speed without minding anything.

pepito_cuervo (488)
Posted on
03.23.2012 @ 03:30

This is one example of aggressive cars with a weak performance. An experienced driver really knows how to judge a vehicle based on its sole performance.