FIFTH GENERATION M5 IN ITS PRIME AT ASTLE BMW
Press release
25th November 2011
Astle BMW will unveil the ultimate high-performance saloon at its dealerships in Grimsby and Scunthorpe on Saturday 3rd December.
The fifth-generation model of the BMW M5 Saloon, which combines track-car dynamics and supreme touring comfort, takes the premium executive vehicle segment to an even higher level.
The luxury car features M TwinPower turbo technology and a 4.4 litre V8 engine which produces 560HP and goes from 0-62mph in an impressive 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 155mph!
With an increase of 10% in power and 30% in torque it’s the most powerful engine ever devised by BMW’s high-performance M division, and it’s making its debut in the new M5.
Fuel consumption has been reduced by more than 30% to 28.5mpg and CO₂ emissions are just 232g/km.
The race-bred chassis technology includes, for the first time, an Active M differential and electronic damping control, and BMW's 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic allows for smooth and speedy gear changes.
The sporty cockpit also offers an extensive range of driver assistance systems and mobility services.
“The new M5 is a fantastic machine,” said Paul Wooding, Astle BMW Dealer Principal.
“The model has all the luxury qualities you would expect from a premium saloon with sports car features and the outstanding driving dynamics, precision and agility that you would expect from any M car.”
The M5 Saloon is priced at £73,040 on the road. To find out more about Astle BMW please visit http://www.astlebmw.co.uk/ or call the Grimsby dealership on 08444 703194 or Scunthorpe on 08444 302979.
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For more information about this press release please contact:
Holly Tyrrell
01522 528540
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