PLAY EYE SPY ON HONDA'S GIANT FERRIS WHEEL AT GOODWOOD
Honda's 40-metre high, 24-pod "Eye", now has its very own Twitter feed to keep fans and attendees up to date on all the Honda action throughout the Goodwood Festival of Speed (30 June to 3rd July 2011).
Twitter users can follow @hondaeyespy, tweet what they’ve spied on their trip on the Honda Eye and hear about all the on the ground and birds-eye action as well as seeing what other visitors have spied on the wheel.
In a first for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Honda Eye gives guests onboard the opportunity to experience fantastic birds-eye views of the beautiful Estate and surrounding areas of West Sussex. It will be open to all Goodwood attendees throughout the Festival of Speed, running in 10 minute rotations from 9am-6pm and enthusiasts can enjoy multiple rides on the attraction, free of charge. Fast-track passes are available for those wanting to avoid the queues and can be downloaded ahead of the festival fromwww.honda.co.uk/goodwood.
A quiz will be running over the weekend based on what can be seen from the Honda Eye. Participants will be in entered into the ‘Win A Lot Of Honda’ competition with a whole range of Honda products to be won including a car, motorcycle, lawnmower, ATV, generator and inflatable boat.
Other Honda attractions at the Goodwood Festival of Speed include the public debut of the storming CR-Z MUGEN. The CR-Z MUGEN will be showcased in the Cathedral Paddock on the Thursday and showing everyone its power as it’s driven up the hill on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A new CR-Z MUGEN RR concept car will also be on display throughout the event.
Motorsport fans also have the opportunity to see Honda Racing drivers Gordon “Flash” Shedden and Matt Neal running the 2011 BTCC Civic up the hill.
For two-wheel race enthusiasts, Honda TT legends John McGuinness and team-mate Keith Amor will be riding up the hill on the CBR1000RR Fireblade, the bike that powered McGuinness to achieve the fastest ever lap of the Isle of Man and many of his incredible 17 TT victories.
A range of Honda motorcycles from the ‘60s onwards will also be taking their place on the famous Goodwood hill climb, including 1962 RC162, 1966 RC181, 1979 RS1000, 1983 NS500, 1996 NSR250, 1998 RC45, and current day CBR1000RR Fireblades in various guises.
Honda will once again be taking part in the Moving Motor Show on the Thursday giving customers the unique opportunity to drive up the hill in the beautiful setting of Goodwood in a Civic Type R MUGEN, BTCC-inspired Civic Ti or CR-Z sports hybrid.
The Jaguar C-X75 Hybrid Supercar is Named Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2011.
The high-performance Jaguar C-X75 received top honors last night at the 10th annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards in Detroit, MI, where the stunning range extended supercar was named the Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2011 in addition to receiving the Concept Car of the Year award.
The C-X75 received the highest overall score among the segment winners in the Car, Truck and Production Preview categories, to earn the night's coveted award. This marks the first Most Significant Concept Vehicle honor for the brand and the third Concept Vehicle award. The Jaguar ALC concept won in 2005 and the C-XF in 2007.
North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry. This year, more than two dozen jurors participated in a selection process that involved a total of 29 vehicles, each introduced to North America during this season’s auto shows in Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto, and New York. Finalists in this year's Car category also included the Audi Quattro, the Mazda Shinari, and the Porsche 918 RSR Hybrid.
“The Jaguar C-X75 is one of the most visually arresting cars ever. Call it aggressive elegance. The novel turbine-based range-extender hybrid powertrain recalls the Chrysler Turbine Car, but looks ahead to what could be a practical alternative to conventional power sources,” said juror Chris Poole.
“We are extremely proud to have been named the Most Significant Concept Car of the Year,” said Ian Callum, Design Director for Jaguar. “We’re at our best when we’re breaking the mold - making our cars stand out for all the right reasons. C-X75 is an exciting project for us and a clear statement of Jaguar’s intent to continue creating bold, innovative and beautiful performance cars.”
The Most Significant Concept Car of the Year honor and the Concept Car of the Year award adds to the C-X75 supercar's growing list of accolades, which includes being named AutoWeek's 'Best in Show' at the 2010 Paris Moto Show and receiving the 2010 Louis Vuitton Classic Concept award in February.
In May, Jaguar announced its plans to launch the remarkable C-X75 concept car as an exclusive hybrid supercar, making it the British marque's most advanced model to date. The Jaguar C-X75 will offer performance on a par with the fastest production cars on the market, while adopting cutting-edge technology that offers remarkably economical running.
Jaguar Land Rover will be amongst leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers attending the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) 'Our Future Mobility Now' conference in Brussels, starting on June 23, to mark the 20th Anniversary of ACEA. The event runs for one week and aims to bring together Europe’s brightest young talent to discuss the big issues facing the automotive industry.
Jaguar Land Rover has a proud history of engaging and inspiring young people to think about the challenges facing engineers in the dynamic and fast paced auto industry. From grassroot schemes in schools across the UK to its industry leading graduate scheme, developing skills, driving innovation and encouraging a future generation of engineers has long been at the heart of the Company's agenda.
Attending the event on behalf of Jaguar Land Rover will beTata Motors Group Chief Executive Officer, Carl-Peter Forster. Mr Forster will participate in a round table panel debate with leading figures from industry and Government and a selection of invited young delegates to discuss the ever pressing issue of 'Skills for the Future'.
Students, academics and industry figures attending the event will be able to visit Jaguar Land Rover's stand where the company is showcasing two of its innovative research projects, 'Data Fusion' and '3D Sensor' both of which demonstrate cutting edge technology to improve pedestrian detection and advance 3D vehicle rendering. They will also be able to talk to a number of our Graduates currently embarking on the company's 'Times Top 100' recognised scheme and try their hand at theJaguar GT in Schools Sports Car Design Challenge* which will be demonstrated by a group of Jaguar Land Rover apprentices who won the Apprentice Class at this year's national final.
Commenting on the show, Mike Wright, Executive Director of Jaguar Land Rover said: "The automotive sector is experiencing an unprecedented period of change as we look to more sustainable, cost effective and innovative solutions to personal transportation. We at Jaguar Land Rover understand that the future of our company lies in the hands of the next generation of engineers – young people who are inspired and excited by an opportunity to shape the future of the industry. We need however to do more to ensure that these individuals are turned on to the opportunities before them and events such as the 'Future Mobility Now' conference provide a real platform to do this".
Young people will also be able to attend a number of workshops, one of which will be led by Jo Lopes, Jaguar Land Rover Head of Technical Excellence. His keynote speech will also focus on 'Skills for the Future' and is designed to encourage debate and generate ideas on how industry can entice and retain the talent needed to deliver a prosperous and sustainable global automotive landscape.
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And then there were five. The next exciting chapter in the continuing MINI success story has begun with the launch of the all-new MINI Coupé, the fifth unique model in the family.
Selling alongside the MINI Hatch, Convertible, Clubman and Countryman, the British-built MINI Coupé is the first two-seater sports car in the UK brand’s long and proud history. It’s a contemporary and authentic reworking of the classic performance car concept, bringing MINI’s intoxicating blend of go-anywhere attitude and practicality to a new type of customer.
The MINI Coupé’s mission is a simple one; to maximise the thrill of being behind the wheel. Keen drivers will be rewarded with a level of handling agility unmatched in the small car segment. Every aspect of the MINI Coupé – from the choice of engines and chassis set-up to weight distribution and aerodynamics – is focused on delivering the optimum dynamic performance. To prove the point, the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé has the fastest acceleration and top speed of any volume-produced MINI to date.
The four-strong MINI range will go on sale through Broad Oak MINI dealers from 1st October 2011 and MINI Coupé customers can expect an exceptionally high standard of equipment including; DAB digital radio, air conditioning, park distance control, alloy wheels, 3-spoke sport leather steering wheel and sport stripes on the body work. A wide range of accessories and personalisation choices will be available.
Model
OTR Price
MINI Cooper Coupé
£16,640
MINI Cooper S Coupé
£19,775
MINI Cooper SD Coupé
£20,510
MINI John Cooper Works Coupé
£23,795
Striking styling meets practicality
Key to the MINI Coupé’s appeal is its stunning exterior design, unlike anything else in the compact sports car segment. Immediately identifiable as part of the MINI family, it’s a genuine and appealing re-interpretation of the classic MINI design cues which have become so familiar on UK roads in the last decade. The car’s design language – the clever combination of athletically sculpted surfaces, harmonious curves and parallel lines – takes the brand’s styling in an exciting new direction, with a fresh and clear emphasis on the marque’s sporting DNA.
The MINI Coupé is also an innovative new vehicle. It’s the first modern MINI to adopt the traditional ‘three-box’ body structure, splitting the car into distinct segments – the engine compartment, cabin and boot. While the overall length and width are almost identical to the dimensions of the MINI Hatch, the Coupé’s overall height is 29 millimetres lower. Visually, this and the stepped rear end give the car a more aggressive, forward-thrusting profile. The lower roofline doesn’t come at the expense of driver and passenger comfort, though. Oval recesses in the headlining provide extra headroom, perfectly illustrating MINI’s ‘no compromise’ ethos.
The styling team led by Head of Design Anders Warming has given the MINI Coupé a distinctive appearance from every angle. The most striking view is undoubtedly the profile, with horizontal layering of the car into three separate tiers – the body, the wrap-around glass and the eye-catching ‘helmet design’ roof. The A-pillars and windscreen are sharply raked by 13˚ compared to the MINI Hatch, resulting in a smaller frontal area that gives the MINI Coupé excellent aerodynamic properties.
Air flow is also optimised by the integrated spoiler at the rear of the roof, and via a unique active rear spoiler housed in the bootlid. It deploys automatically when the car reaches 50mph – and drops down again at 37mph – but can be operated manually via a button in the overhead control panel. The Coupé is the first MINI in history to feature an active rear spoiler, which reduces lift at the rear axle to improve aerodynamic balance and road grip.
MINI enthusiasts will immediately recognise the interior of the Coupé. The much-loved large central circular speedo, chrome toggle switches and numerous other MINI trademark features are all present in the two-seater cabin.
Behind is a spacious 280-litre luggage area - 20 litres larger than the MINI Clubman - easily accessible by the driver or passenger from inside the cabin as well as externally via the boot. The large, high-opening tailgate makes for simple loading and the car offers excellent cargo-carrying possibilities that will suit a wide range of needs. Whether it’s for daily routine, fun weekend leisure trips or more adventurous touring for two, the MINI Coupé is ideal transport.
Tried and tested engines
Power for the MINI Coupé comes from the latest generation of BMW Group four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. Outputs range from 122 hp/90 kW in the MINI Cooper Coupé to 211 hp /155 kW in the highly desirable flagship MINI John Cooper Works Coupé. The recently launched performance diesel engine, the 143 hp/105 kW Cooper SD, is also available and the line-up is completed with the Cooper S which offers 184 hp /135kW.
Fuel economy on the combined cycle stretches from 39.8mpg in the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé to a frugal 65.7mpg in the Cooper SD model, while CO2 emissions are as low as just 114g/km on the Cooper SD. Even the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé emits only 165g/km. The full technical specification for each model is given below.
Likely to prove popular with many potential MINI Coupé customers is the Cooper SD variant, which offers the best fuel economy, lowest emissions highest torque output of any MINI. What’s more, it will still sprint to 62mph in under eight seconds and carry on to a top speed of 134mph. With a BIK value of just 13%, and zero first year road tax, user chooser company car drivers and fleet managers will also see its obvious appeal. No official figures are available yet, but the MINI Coupé is expected to have class-leading residual values.
Outstanding MINI dynamics and record-breaking speed
In the MINI Coupé, engine power is converted into pure driving fun more directly and comprehensively than ever before. This car is the clearest illustration yet of MINI’s legendary sporting DNA being transposed into a cutting-edge new vehicle. The MINI Coupé provides a complete re-interpretation of what a contender in the compact sports car class should offer the driver.
The MINI Coupé takes the legendary go-kart handling of every new MINI to a new high. That each of the four model variants carries the Cooper name in its designation is indicative of MINI’s faith in the performance credentials of its newest car. Traditionally, this badge has been a sign of outstanding sporting ability and a nod to the brand’s long-time association with legendary Formula One designer John Cooper.
A level of chassis quality unmatched in the small car segment gives the new MINI model the handling flair you would expect from the brand. Designed to be the ultimate expression of go-kart handling, the car’s suspension system provides a fun-filled, sharp and agile driving experience.
With a multi-link axle at the rear and MacPherson strut suspension up front, the outstanding quality of the chassis engineering, steering and brake system ensures confident control of the vehicle at all times, even when pushed hard in dynamic situations. Compared to the MINI Hatch the Coupé is also equipped with optimised springs and dampers and an uprated rear anti-roll bar to further enhance its sporting credentials.
Work to enhance overall body rigidity has seen a slight forward shift in the MINI Coupé’s weight distribution compared with the MINI Hatch. This has major benefits for vehicle dynamics because the slight increase in front axle load increases traction, helping to ensure engine power is effortlessly translated into sporty acceleration.
A low centre of gravity, a long wheelbase measuring 2,467 millimetres, and a front and rear track width of 1,459 mm and 1,467 mm respectively also contribute to the sure-footed handling. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) is standard across the MINI Coupé range and makes an important contribution to safe and agile handling. In extreme driving situations and on slippery surfaces the system can selectively brake individual wheels and reduce engine power to prevent a front or rear-end slide at the earliest possible stage. The system includes integral ABS, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist. DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) is on the options list but standard on MINI John Cooper Works Coupé.
The optional Sport Suspension has firmer damper settings and comes with uprated anti-roll bars front and rear. For a more ‘hard core’ racing experience, the MINI Coupé accessories range includes a John Cooper Works Suspension, with a 10 mm drop in ride height, ultra-firm damping and further upgraded anti-roll bars.
One of the main attractions of owning a new MINI Coupé will be its straight-line speed. In the case of the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé, it’s a MINI record-breaking performance. With a 0-62mph sprint time of 6.4 seconds and a top speed of 149mph, it’s the fastest volume-produced MINI to date on both counts.
MINIMALISM environmental technology as standard
All versions of the MINI Coupé come with the brand’s critically acclaimed MINIMALISM environmental technology as standard, providing exceptional powertrain efficiency. Features such as Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start/Stop+, Shift Point Display+, Electric Power Steering and the need-based operation of ancillary components help to make efficient use of fuel with low emissions. Additional features include innovative thermal encapsulation of the drivetrain, which shortens the fuel-sapping warm-up period after a cold start. All of these result in the MINI being the cleanest Coupé in the market place today.
The standard six-speed manual gearbox sets a new benchmark in the segment with its short-shift travel and precise action. A ready-to-drive weight of 44.8 kilograms makes this the lightest gearbox of its kind. The carefully considered ratios guarantee unbeatable agility in mid-range acceleration. In addition, the MINI Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper SD Coupé models all come with an innovative self-adjusting clutch. Automatic readjustment ensures that the pedal feel you expect from a MINI is there to be enjoyed over the car’s entire life.
For drivers who prefer the simplicity offered by an automatic transmission, a six-speed gearbox with Steptronic function, available with shift paddles, can be ordered as an option for the MINI Cooper Coupé, MINI Cooper S Coupé and MINI Cooper SD Coupé.
The MINI Cooper Coupé comes with 15-inch alloy wheels as standard, with a 16-inch version fitted to the MINI Cooper S Coupé and MINI Cooper SD Coupé. The MINI John Cooper Works Coupé is specified with 17-inch, weight-optimised alloy wheels in JCW Cross Spoke CHALLENGE styling.
Advanced technology
The MINI Coupé’s compelling driving experience is helped by the car’s Electric Power Steering (EPS). This electro-mechanical system is particularly effective at soaking up steering shocks and other vibrations.
It features speed-dependent power assist, reducing the effort required from the driver during parking and other manoeuvres. It cuts the amount of assist at higher speeds to improve road feel and directional stability.
A Sport Button on the centre console is standard on all MINI Coupé models, pressing the Sport Button alters the response characteristics of the accelerator to deliver sharper, sportier reactions and is designed to support a more performance-minded driving style which requires more steering input but provides more responsive feel.
The MINI Coupé’s model-specific braking system provides powerful, fade-free deceleration under even the hardest pedal pressure. The vented front brake discs have a diameter of 280 millimetres on the MINI Cooper Coupé, 294 millimetres on the MINI Cooper S Coupé and MINI Cooper SD Coupé, and 316 millimetres on the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé.
Panel - tech spec on engine variants:
All MINI Coupé four-cylinder petrol engines come with BMW Group’s VALVETRONIC technology - a fully variable valve control system which adjusts valve lift and opening times in direct relationship to the driver’s command on the throttle pedal, delivering more torque and better fuel consumption.
MINI John Cooper Works Coupé:
Four-cylinder petrol engine with twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection, plus numerous technological details carried over directly from motorsport. Displacement: 1,598 cc Output: 211 hp /155 kW at 6,000 rpm Max torque: 260 Nm/192 lb-ft at 1,850 – 5,600 rpm (280 Nm/207 lb-ft with Overboost at 2,000 – 5,100 rpm) Acceleration: 0–62 mph: 6.4 seconds Top speed: 149 mph Average fuel consumption (combined cycle): 39.8 mpg CO2 emissions: 165 g/km
MINI Cooper S Coupé:
Four-cylinder petrol engine with twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection.
Displacement: 1,598 cc, Output: 184 hp /135 kW at 5,500 rpm, Max torque: 240 Nm/177 lb-ft at 1,600 – 5,000 rpm (260 Nm/192 lb-ft with Overboost at 1,700 – 4,500 rpm) Acceleration: 0–62 mph: 6.9 seconds, Top speed: 143 mph Average fuel consumption (combined cycle): 48.7 mpg CO2 emissions: 136 g/km
MINI Cooper SD Coupé:
Four-cylinder turbodiesel with aluminium crankcase, common-rail injection and variable turbine geometry. Displacement: 1,995 cc Output: 143 hp /105 kW at 4,000 rpm Max torque: 305 Nm/225 lb-ft at 1,750 – 2,700 rpm Acceleration: 0–62 mph: 7.9 seconds Top speed: 134 mph Average fuel consumption (combined cycle): 65.7 mpg CO2 emissions: 114 g/km
MINI Cooper Coupé:
Displacement: 1,598 cc Output: 122 hp/ 90 kW at 6,000 rpm Max torque: 160 Nm/118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm Acceleration: 0–62 mph: 9.0 seconds Top speed: 127 mph Average fuel consumption (combined cycle): 52.3 mpg CO2 emissions: 127 g/kg
Exterior dimensions:
Length: 3,728 millimetres (MINI Cooper Coupé)
3,734 millimetres (MINI Cooper S and Cooper SD Coupé)
3,730 millimetres (MINI John Cooper Works Coupé)
Width: 1,683 millimetres (1892 millimetres including door mirrors) Height: 1,378 millimetres (MINI Cooper S Coupé)
1,384 millimetres (MINI John Cooper Works Coupé) Wheelbase: 2,467 millimetres
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CITROËN is returning to aeronautics with the presentation of two outstanding objects at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget from 20 to 26 June. The first is the CITROËN DS5, a true aerodynamic sculpture, and the second, the MC 500 airship, powered by a fuel cell. Faithful to its ‘Créative Technologie’ image, CITROËN is investing in the development of a new-generation airship, demonstrating convergences in image and value between the worlds of automobiles and future airships. The event is also an opportunity for the brand to showcase its technological expertise.
CITROËN created its own helicopter back in the 1970s, called ER 2. Today the brand is partnering the development of a new-generation airship with a fuel-cell motor supplied by the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group.
Another technological innovation on show at Le Bourget was the CITROËN DS5. The first CITROËN to feature Hybrid4 full-hybrid diesel technology, the DS5 is also a true aerodynamic sculpture with flowing yet taut styling. The new model expresses the finest in CITROËN expertise. The driving position is cockpit inspired, with buttons, thumb wheels and special toggles, to be handled with a pilot’s touch. The CITROËN DS5 also features a head-up display system that projects essential driving information in colour in the driver’s direct line of vision.
The Marque has already shown its aim to make journeys easier with the CITROËN Multicity offer. Partnering the presentation of the new-generation MC 500 at the Paris Air Show confirms that the brand wants to bring consumers tailored and innovative travel solutions that go beyond the simple provision of a vehicle.
Honda Racing Team ace Matt Neal heads the charge for the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship after two majestic wins at Croft in North Yorkshire.
It means the Civic driver is now nine points clear at the head of the drivers’ standings with the championship at its halfway point while the sister car of Flash Gordon Shedden is third in the standings only 20 points adrift. Honda also continues its leads of the manufacturer and team standings.
Neal conquered the tricky conditions in the opening race on Sunday to fend off a late charge from a rival and took the chequered flag just 0.055 seconds clear following a tense race. He was able to control the pace in the second race to add his fifth win of the campaign and was then seventh in the reversed grid race three. Three top six finishes for Scotsman Shedden have also helped him keep the pressure on in the fight for the prestigious crown.
“If you had have offered me two podium finishes coming in to this weekend, I would have taken them,” said Neal. “To get two wins and then more points in race three was better than we could have imagined. The Honda Racing Team car has been fantastic this weekend. We have worked hard on getting the most out of the handling of the Civic chassis which really is a benefit in the wet weather – the entire Honda Racing Team crew has been at the top of its game this weekend and that is what has helped us to get the results.”
Shedden said he was disappointed not to have scaled the podium but thinks that there are lessons that can be learned from a solid weekend at Croft.
“I was never really in the sweet spot with the handling of the car but we still walked away with three top six finishes,” said Flash. “I am frustrated that I couldn’t have been on the podium like Matt but I know the potential is there in the car and we just have to work on finding it.
“We have got a seven-week break in the championship now before the next rounds at Snetterton, so we have plenty of time to go back through the data that we get from this meeting to work out the areas that will push me even further forwards. This wasn’t a perfect weekend for me, but it wasn’t a disaster either. In this series, it is all about consistently scoring points.”
The next rounds of the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship takes place at Snetterton in Norfolk on August 6/7.
News from Broad Oak BMW of Ashford and Canterbury.
The New BMW M5 at a glance.
Fifth generation of the world’s most successful high-performance saloon in the premium segment of the executive class; new BMW M5 is an exceptionally dynamic high-performance sports car with four doors and five seats; consistent further development of the vehicle concept initiated in 1984 with the first-generation BMW M5; compelling track potential combines with the comprehensive practicality of a luxurious business saloon; groundbreaking character headlined by significantly improved efficiency, supreme long-distance comfort, and innovative driver assistance systems and infotainment functions.
World premiere of a newly developed BMW M high-performance engine: high-revving 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo package – consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology, cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Injection petrol direct injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control; 412 kW/560 hp at
6,000 – 7,000 rpm, maximum torque: 680 Newton metres (502 lb-ft) from 1,500 rpm; lag-free power delivery, typical M car thrust.
Significantly improved balance between performance and fuel consumption: acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds,
0–200 km/h (124 mph) in 13.0 seconds, top speed: 250 km/h / 155 mph (305 km/h / 190 mph with M Driver’s Package); average fuel consumption in EU test cycle: 9.9 litres/100 km (28.5 mpg imp); engine output 10 per cent up on predecessor model, maximum torque increased by 30 per cent, fuel consumption cut by more than 30 per cent; extensive Efficient Dynamics technology, including Auto Start-Stop function and Brake Energy Regeneration.
Power transfer to the rear wheels via the seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic; traction-optimised automatic gear selection; Launch Control; Low Speed Assistance; automatically activated parking mode; M-specific gear selector; M leather steering wheel with shift paddles.
Hallmark M conceptual harmony produces superior performance characteristics with precise interplay of drive and chassis technology, aerodynamics and weight balance; power-to-weight ratio: 3.3 kg (approx. 7 lb)/hp; M-specific suspension (front and rear axle kinematics), M Servotronic steering, Dynamic Damper Control, DSC stability control system including M Dynamic Mode; bodyshell mounting using special panels; lightweight compound high-performance braking system.
Outstandingly agile handling thanks to innovative rear axle differential with Active M Differential; electronically controlled multi-plate limited-slip differential enables fully variable distribution of drive between the rear wheels to optimise traction and stability in dynamic lane change manoeuvres and acceleration out of corners; degree of lock can be varied between 0 and 100 per cent according to the situation; fast, precise and pre-emptive responses thanks to constant data cross-checking between the Active M Differential and DSC stability control system, and monitoring of the accelerator pedal position, wheel speed and yaw rate.
Two individually configured set-ups for the car can be called up using the new M Drive buttons on the steering wheel; range of programmable parameters unique in the segment: accelerator responses, M Servotronic responses, Drivelogic shift program, DSC mode, Dynamic Damper Control and information in the Head-Up Display.
Characteristic body design with familiar M aesthetics reflecting the car’s extremely dynamic yet precisely controllable nature; specific design features contributing to performance characteristics; front apron with extremely large air intakes for the engine and brakes; athletically flared wheel arches to emphasise wide track; hallmark M “gills” with integrated indicator bars; aerodynamically optimised rear apron with diffuser between the right and left-hand pair of twin exhaust tailpipes; gurney-style rear spoiler on the boot lid; 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in exclusive double-spoke design.
Unique combination of sports car cockpit and luxurious ambience for the interior; M-specific instrument cluster in black-panel technology; newly designed, leather-covered centre console; M sports seats; standard specification also includes: Merino leather upholstery with extended features, exclusive Aluminium Trace interior trim strips, BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite, electrically operated steering column adjustment, four-zone automatic climate control and ambient light.
Extensive range of driver assistance systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive unmatched by competitors in this segment and beyond: M-specific Head-Up Display (standard), Adaptive Headlights for standard xenon light, High-Beam Assistant, BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition, Lane Change Warning System, Lane Departure Warning System, Surround View, Speed Limit Info, internet usage, extended integration of smartphones and music players, real-time traffic information and apps for receiving Web Radio and using Facebook and Twitter.
Almost all BMW 5 Series Saloon equipment options available, including Comfort Access, M multifunction seats, active seats, doors with Soft Close Automatic function, hands-free tailgate opening, electric glass roof, trailer coupling.
Specifications and performance: BMW M5: V8 petrol engine, M TwinPower Turbo technology with Twin Scroll Twin Turbo, cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Injection direct injection and VALVETRONIC variable valve control.
Displacement: 4,395 cc, output: 412 kW/560 hp at 6,000 – 7,000 rpm,
max. torque: 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) at 1,500 – 5,750 rpm.
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 4.4 seconds,
acceleration 0 – 200 km/h (124 mph): 13.0 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h / 155 mph (305 km/h / 190 mph with M Driver’s Package).
Average fuel consumption: 9.9 litres/100 kilometres (28.5 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 232 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5.
