BMW USA has released the online configurator for the
all-new M5. Pricing starts at US$ 102,600 and customers can select from between
seven different primary colors and four BMW Individual options. Speaking of
exterior options, the car comes equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels but two
20-inch sets are available for an additional US$ 1,300.
Moving into the cabin, customers will find
Silverstone Extended Merino Leather upholstery but Full Merino Leather is
available for US$ 3,500 and BMW Individual Full Merino Leather is a wallet busting US$ 5,000. Trim choices include two aluminum carbon options as well as Fineline
Ridge wood and premium choices such as Plum Brown wood and Piano black trim.
In terms of packages, customers can order the
Driving Assistance Plus Package which includes blind spot detection,
cross-traffic alert, and a lane departure warning system. The package also adds
frontal collision warning with collision mitigation, active lane keeping
assistant, and traffic jam assistant - among other things.
The US$ 4,000 Executive Package packs on the luxury
features as it includes heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats. Other
additions include a four-zone automatic climate control system, a wireless
smartphone charger, a WiFi hotspot, and soft-close automatic doors.
Rounding out the options are a moonroof, Apple
CarPlay compatibility, and a 16-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround
Sound System. Last but not least, there's a rear-seat entertainment system and
the M Driver's Package which provides buyers with a one-day class that teaches
them the basics of high-performance driving.
As refresher, the 2018 BMW M5 has a 4.4-liter
TwinPower Turbo V8 engine that produces 600 hp and 749 Nm of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and an
all-wheel drive system which enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.2
seconds before hitting a limited top speed of up to 190 mph (305 km/h).
