BMW?s M5 is based on the midsize 5 Series sedan and is one of the fastest and most powerful four-doors in the world. Its 5.0-liter V10 engine puts out a lofty 500 hp to the rear wheels. But this car isn?t just speedy in a straight line; its handling is superb. A six-speed manual transmission is newly offered as an alternative to the still-standard seven-speed sequential-manual gearbox. Settings for acceleration response, shift patterns, suspension settings and stability control intervention are all adjustable, which can either be a blessing or a curse, depending on your point of view. Like its performance, the M5?s price elevates it above most sedans and ensures that only a select few will ever own this very special four-door. The M6 is the two-door equivalent of the M5, with the same engine and available transmissions.
The BMW M5 continues to leave lesser midsize sedans in its dust with its brawny V10 engine and ultra-sophisticated control systems.
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