Ever since the new Nissan GT-R made its return, it’s been considered the pinnacle of supercar performance. It nails everything from acceleration, to braking, to cornering to the overall way it makes a driver feel. Our friends at AutoCar decided to pin the new 540-hp 2013 Nissan GT-R (known as the 2012 model year in the UK) against the new 560-hp 2012 BMW M5 to find out if the new M5 can hold up to the hardcore Godzilla.

Check out their take after the jump.

Refresher:

• BMW M5: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.
• Nissan GT-R: The 2013 Nissan GT-R being the most powerful, is powered by a 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine making 545-hp, an increase of 15-hp over the 2012 GT-R, and torque has been increased from 448 lb-ft to 463 lb-ft. 0 to 62 mph for the 2013 GT-R has been reported to come in at 2.84 seconds.

- By: Omar Rana

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the new RS5 may have come out, but for some, that is a non issue: the lack of a manual in the BMW M5 though may be a bigger one.

BMW have confirmed that the 2013 M5 will be offered with a six speed manual as a no cost option over the seven speed automated manual. BMW says that they are comfortable that US customers will enjoy the manual transmission as it was popular in the last-gen (E60) M5.

The 2013 BMW M5 will arrive at U.S. dealers in late summer 2012. Pricing, options and specifications will be released closer to the on-sale date.

- By: Sawyer Sutton

What do you get when you put artist Gavin Patterson and BMW precision driver Urs Inauen in a 2012 BMW M5? The fastest Christmas card in the world.

Click here for more news on the BMW M5.

Refresher: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.

- By: Omar Rana

The new 2012 BMW M5 is very fast for a sedan. But what happens when you put the new M5 up against the brand’s fastest super bike?

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While the new M5 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 allows it to produce 552-hp, the BMW S1000RR makes a whopping 193-hp form its 999cc engine. Whopping? Well, in the biking world that’s an outstanding 925-hp per ton. That allows it to go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph. In other words, it’s freaking fast.

So how does the M5 stand up to the S1000RR?

Check out the video after the jump to find out.

Refresher: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.

- By: Omar Rana

The other car show from the UK has released a video of their take on the new 2012 BMW M5.

Check it out after the jump.

Click here for more news on the BMW M5.

Refresher: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.

- By: Omar Rana

Here is the new 2012 BMW M5 drifting on the beach. Why?

BMW explains:

“Ahead of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a quiet beach in Wales echoes with the sound of the new BMW M5′s twin turbo engines as precision driver Wolfgang Weber enjoys drifting around Pendine Sands to help us support the BMW London 2012 Performance Team athletes.”

Click here for more news on the BMW M5.

Refresher: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.

- By: Omar Rana

The team over at EVO Magazine decided to put four high-performance Euro-sedans in a head-to-head drag race to settle the debate on which is the king of the segment.

Who comes out on top? Take a lucky guess and watch the video after the jump.

Refresher:

• BMW M5: Powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo making 560-hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic, the 2012 M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph with the M Driver’s Package.
• Porsche Panamera S: Power comes from a 4.8 liter V8 making 400-hp with a maximum torque of 369 lb-ft. Mated to Porsche’s 7-speed PDK transmission, 0 to 60 mph comes in 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 175 mph.
• Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG: Power comes from a 6.3L V8 making 518-hp and a maximum torque of 465 lb-ft mated AMG”s SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. 0 to 60 mph comes in just 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.
• Jaguar XFR: Powered by a 5.4 liter V8 making 510-hp and a peak torque of 461 lb-ft. Coupled with a 6-speed automatic 0 to 60 mph comes in just 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.

- By: Omar Rana

So there have been a lot of rumors for the last decade or so about a possible BMW supercar, much like the original M1 from the 1970s. The rumor circulating the automotive desks was that BMW’s M-Division was considering a Mercedes-Benz SLS and Audi R8 competitor.

“A lot of people come to me and ask, does M need a supercar? We’ve had the choice to do something like that that when we were planning the 1-Series M Coupe. Amongst its development, we all pondered: do we do a supercar as in a mid-engined wedge, or some super high-priced front-engined wedge?,” said Russell. “We’ve discussed these possibilities. But ultimately, we didn’t feel the need to make a very exclusive high-end supercar and we still don’t. I already firmly believe that we produce supercars, except that they’re two in one: an executive car with supercar performance. They are the essence of BMW M-Cars.”

And Russell does share a fair point. He continued by sharing examples such as the current E92 M3 sedan explaining that it was “spot on with the Audi R8 V8 in terms of performance numbers like lateral G’s, braking and acceleration.” He also made his case with the new F10 M5, which recently pulled a 0-60 time of just 3.7 seconds in a CARandDRIVER test.

“The new M5 is undoubtedly a supercar from the driver’s seat. It can accelerate with a Lamborghini if not faster in some cases, it will brake with almost anything out there,” Russell elaborated. “And again, we like to build two cars in one: this is what M does. Nobody offers that perfect combination of a driver’s car and an executive car that you can use everyday. So technically, we already build supercars.”

“I look at those cars in two different ways: cosmetically and at a performance stand point. Sure the Lexus, Audi, Mercedes and Porsche all created supercars with a great deal of sex appeal. But I see our M cars as sexy too,” Russell responded with much confidence. “Performance wise, they’re not doing anything that we haven’t already done in a two-door sports coupe or four-door sports sedan, thus there’s no huge performance breakthrough on those cars that we can’t create or sell at a lower price point. All of that said, we don’t think the BMW M buyer needs a super exclusive and super expensive car because of what they get from our current M-Cars. Most buyers already have second cars that have more of an emphasis on performance and BMW M shows the world how versatile and livable a supercar can be. BMW M cars are for those buyers who don’t want to make that sacrifice in performance for practicality.”

Needless to say however, we can pretty much lay any current rumors or assumptions to rest about a BMW supercar to compete with the Mercedes SLS… at least, for the time being.

- By: Chris Chin

At the 2011 LA Auto Show earlier last month, I had a chance to site down with BMW’s product manager for the M-Division here in North America, Matt Russell. Many topics were tackled, but to kick off a series of posts that will be used to feature our exclusive interview, we start with BMW’s awesome 1-Series M-Coupe and the new 2012 BMW M5.

We all are familiar with the positive feedback that the 1-Series M-Coupe has generated throughout the various news desks in the automotive journalism industry. And to further support this, Russell himself stated that BMW too has been embracing the success of the 1-Series M-Coupe. And that’s something that was expected, adding that a little more than 500 copies have been sold—many of them being kept by dealers for personal collection. And even though production has ceased for the 1-Series M-Coupe, the official sales figures have yet to be tallied.

“We are thrilled with the success of the 1-Series M-Coupe and it’s the kind of success that we can’t repeat everyday,” said Russell. “But with the hype that’s been generated around the new M5, we could expect to see nearly the same amount of success with that car as well.”

Click here for more news on the BMW M5.

As a segway, also Russell reminded us that the BMW M5 is set to launch in the summer of 2012 as a 2013 model. Despite European deliveries already taking place, he added that orders have already begun on a dealer level around the US, though BMW’s official order bank has yet to be opened.

Stay tuned to as we continue to provide you with more interesting bits from our one-on-one interview with BMW of North America’s M-Division Product Manager, Matt Russell.

Refresher: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.

- By: Chris Chin

German magazine Sport Auto recently took the new 2012 BMW M5 to a track and hit a top speed of an amazing 195 mph. Earlier this month, the magazine also through the M5 around the Hockenheim circuit returning a lap time of 1:12.9, which is supposedly really good since the previous generation M5 lapped the track in 1:15.6.

Sport Auto also clocked a 0 to 62 mph time of 4.1 seconds (that means 0 to 60 mph came in around 4 seconds flat) and a 0 to 124 mph time of 12.4 seconds.

Check out the video after the jump.

Click here for more news on the BMW M5.

Refresher: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: YouTube (via BMWBlog)

BMW of North America has announced that it is ‘modestly’ increasing prices on its vehicles starting Jan. 1, 2012. All BMW vehicles (except the 7-Series) now see a less than one percent increase. The reason? BMW says that”tough economic times a careful balance was attained between the competitive situation, inflationary conditions, and market realities.”

The destination and handling charges for all models will be bumped up to $895 on Jan. 1 as well.

Check out the full pricing list after the jump.

- By: Omar Rana

• Key Competitors: Audi RS6, Mercedes S63 AMG.
• Power: Twin turbocharged 4.4L V8 560 hp.
• Transmission: 7-speed automated manual.
• Performance: 0-60 in 4.4s, 155 mph electronically limited top speed, 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.
• Pricing: TBA.
• Availability: Summer 2012.

One of the most anticipated cars of the year has finally made its North American debut today here at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show: the 2012 BMW F10 M5.

Arugably one of the most iconic cars in automotive history, the latest rendition of the BMW M5 has some pretty big shoes to fill as a successor and the F10 is very much shaping up to exactly that.

Click here for more news on the BMW M5.

Taking the E60 M5 5.0L V10’s place is BMW’s twin-turbocharged 4.4L V8, the same one that was showcased in the current X5 M and X6 M. That means the F10 M5 gets a grand total output of 560-hp and 502 lb-ft of torque for a 0-60 time of just 4.4 seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 155 mph and 190 if you have opt for the M-Driver’s Package.

All Photos Copyright © Omar Rana - egmCarTech.

- By: Chris Chin

Ever wonder what the 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 in the new 2012 BMW M5 sounds like? Lucky for you, BMW of UK has just released a video of the new M5 on the track and the sounds are just glorious.

Have a listen in the video after the jump.

Click here for more news on the BMW M5.

Refresher: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.

- By: Omar Rana

UK auto publication Evo has unveiled its list of contenders for the Car of the Year 2011. Evo’s Car of the Year award has become UK’s gold standard of performance car comparisons, consisting of only the manufacturers of the hottest and most impressive new cars of the year.

This year Evo headed to Portimao in Portugal for their ultimate group test.

evo Car of the Year 2011

• Aston Martin V8 Vantage S
• BMW 1-series M Coupe
• BMW M5
• Ferrari FF
• Jaguar XKR-S
• Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
• Lotus Elise Club Racer
• McLaren MP4-12C
• Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
• Porsche Cayman R
• Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy

Check out a video after the jump.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Evo

BMW has always had a reputation of underrating its cars performance figures so it’s not never really a shock when publications end up returning a quicker 0 to 60 mph time during their test drives.

Apparently, that’s happening with the new 2012 BMW M5.

Officially, BMW says that the new 560-hp 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 in the M5 pushes the high-performance sedan from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds when mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic.

Click here for more news on the BMW M5.

It turns out the CARandDRIVER got something a little better. What did they return? 3.7 seconds! Now that’s what we’re talking about. If that time holds true, the new 2012 BMW M5 is quicker than the Cadillac CTS-V Sedan, which runs a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.9 seconds.

Now all we need is a Nurburgring lap time and we’re good to go.

Refresher: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: BimmerPost

In an interview with AutoBlog, BMW M Product Development head Albert Biermann released some very interesting information. First off, BMW has no plans to do a Z4 M so stop dreaming. Second, all that talk we’ve been hearing about an all-wheel-drive diesel M5 – simply forget it – it ain’t going to happen.

Other then that, Biermann surprised many when he said  that BMWM doesn’t really concentrate on reducing the weight of a vehicle. The main focus is to add a bunch of performance and emotion to the car without changing the weight of the standard model.

Biermann said that BMW M will also adapt to the times so we may even see electric M models in the future.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: AutoBlog

The new Top Gear magazine is out and this month, The Stig meets the new 2012 BMW M5.

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“But forced induction remains a theme; every car on the cover sports a turbo. Including – whisper it – the new BMW M5. It may have incensed the purists, but is it still a legend? We hand the keys to James, and then Ollie Marriage referees the title bout: new BMW M5 vs Mercedes E63 AMG. Stigness ensues.”

Refresher: The 2012 BMW M5  is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Top Gear

When it comes to automotive reviews Chris Harris is right up there with the chaps at Top Gear - at least for us. Harris recently took the new 2012 BMW M5 for a spin for EVO Magazine… here is the video.

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Hit the jump for the video.

Refresher: The 2012 BMW M5  is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: EVO