During Automotive Rhythms’ test drive today with the new 5th generation 2013 BMW M5 at Ascari Race Resort in Spain, we were able to experiment with the performance sedan’s two new M Drive buttons which are a part of MMI or Man Machine Interface. Two individually configured set-ups for the M5 can be called up using the new M Drive buttons on the steering wheel; range of programmable parameters unique in the segment: engine response, M Servotronic responses, Drivelogic shift program, DSC mode, Dynamic Damper Control and information in the Head-Up Display.
During Automotive Rhythms’ test drive today with the new 5th generation 2012 BMW M5 at Ascari Race Resort in Spain, we were able to experiment with the performance sedan’s two new M Drive buttons which are a part of MMI or Man Machine Interface. Two individually configured set-ups for the M5 can be called up using the new M Drive buttons on the steering wheel; range of programmable parameters unique in the segment: engine response, M Servotronic responses, Drivelogic shift program, DSC mode, Dynamic Damper Control and information in the Head-Up Display.
The 2012 BMW M5’s 4.4-liter twin scroll / twin turbo V8 produces 560 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque between 1500 and 5750 rpms. This low-end power allows the self-motivated Bimmer to run 0 to 62 in 4.4 seconds. Power is transferred by way of a new high-torque 7-speed M-Double Clutch transmission. Engine productivity has improved by roughly 10% with maximum torque increasing 30% and fuel consumption being reduced by 30%.
Have you been to the BMW Performance Driving School in South Carolina yet? If not please put it on your bucket list. Automotive Rhythms experienced two days at the school’s adult playground with their M vehicles. We matched the 2011 M3 Coupe — fitted with a 414 hp 4.0 liter V8 — alongside the AWD X5 M with its 4.4 liter V8 and 555 twin turbocharged horses. Each vehicle was pushed to its respective limits proving why BMW is deserving of repping The Ultimate Driving Machine!
How do you improve upon a bike that has already taken the custom and drag bike world by storm? Very carefully and strategically. And that’s exactly what the engineering and design team of the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa did when they revamped this modern-day legend. Let the Bike Bosses at BikeRhythms.com show you!
Enter the Japanese — the best at giving you more for less — and you will be pleasantly surprised at some of their offerings. One of which is very incomprehensible for many to understand. It’s the 2009 Nissan GT-R which is faster than a Corvette Z06, Audi R8, BMW M6, Porsche Carrera GT, Dodge Viper, Ford GT and everything else your inquisitive mind can conjure up!
Enter the Japanese — the best at giving you more for less — and you will be pleasantly surprised at some of their offerings. One of which is very incomprehensible for many to understand. It’s the 2009 Nissan GT-R which is faster than a Corvette Z06, Audi R8, BMW M6, Porsche Carrera GT, Dodge Viper, Ford GT and everything else your inquisitive mind can conjure up!
How do you improve upon a bike that has already taken the custom and drag bike world by storm? Very carefully and strategically. And that’s exactly what the engineering and design team of the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa did when they revamped this modern-day legend. Let the Bike Bosses at BikeRhythms.com show you!
