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BMW launches M5 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition in India at INR 1,79,90,000

14/10/2022
by Kanad Kalasur
Written by Kanad Kalasur

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of BMW M, the German carmaker has announced the 50 Jahre M Edition of the M5 Competition performance sedan. The car is available at INR 1,79,90,000 as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU).

BMW M5 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition Exterior

The BMW M5 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition gets a BMW Individual paint finish in Aventurine Red with the 50 Jahre M emblems. The car gets a gloss black kidney grille, tinted headlights with light bars towards the grille, gloss black elements like the M-specific double bars, the mesh on the M gills, mirror caps and the rear spoiler. The M compound brakes get painted callipers finished in a gloss red shade, and the exhaust tip gets a black chrome tip. The car gets 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels finished in a Jet Black colour.

BMW M5 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition Interior

Inside, the special edition M5 comes with Aragon Brown Merino leather upholstery, M multi-function seats with integrated head restraints and an illuminated ‘M5’ logo. The car also gets exclusive functions such as M Seat belts, M footrest and pedals, M Leather Steering Wheel, seat heating (driver and front passenger), electrical seat adjustment with memory function, soft-close doors and an automatic tailgate. The M5 Competition 50 Jahre also gets a large Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) sunroof.

BMW M5 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition Engine and Transmission

The M5 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition is powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that generates a peak power of 617 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 750 Nm @ 1,800-5,860 rpm. An 8-speed automatic gearbox handles transmission duties, sending power to all four wheels. It is also possible to drive the car in 2WD mode.

Highlights of the BMW M5 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition

  • Best-in-class performance: High-revving V8 engine with 625 hp, 0-100 in 3.3 seconds.
  • M xDrive with Active M differential guarantees maximum traction and driving dynamics for everyday driving, as well as at the racetrack.
  • Special 50 Jahre M badging signalling exclusivity.
  • 20” Jet Black Alloys with Red M Compound Brakes.
  • New features like Comfort Access System & Soft Close Doors as standard.

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