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2018 BMW M5 First Edition Totaled in Brutal Crash

As it happens with every new car, it was inevitable for the F90 BMW M5 to have its first crash. However, we didn't expect the list of 2018 M5 accidents to involve a First Edition model.
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Sadly, this is precisely what happened, as you can notice in the images we have here. The photos show the unmistakable Frozen Dark Red Metallic beast resting in pieces in a parking lot - pixel tip to the F90 BMW M5 Facebook page for these pics.

As such, we don't have any details surrounding the manner in which this 600 hp monster was destroyed. Nevertheless, judging by what we can see in these photos, it looks like the M5 was totaled - the damage is extensive and it looks like the structure of the car could've been affected, while the engine and the front wheels are not what they used to be.

As the Bavarian automaker's fans are well aware, this means that only 399 units of the F90 BMW M5 First Edition are now left in the world.

Fortunately, the German carmaker is preparing to introduce a new M5 development, namely the Competition Package.

According to a set of leaked details, which allegedly come from a customer who placed an order for the super-sedan, the production of the machine will kick off in July this year, with the first deliveries set for September 2018.

It seems that the output of the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 will be boosted to 625 hp, with this standing for a 25 hp jump over the regular model.

This will reportedly allow the machine to complete the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint 0.1 seconds quicker, with the new time expected to sit at 3.3 seconds. As for the top speed, the M Driver'S Package, which will probably be included as standard, will allow the car to hit 305 km/h (189.5 mph).

Other spiced-up bits include a Sports Exhaust, a lower and firmer suspension, custom 20-inch Y-Spoke wheels, along with blacked-out details. Nevertheless, the report mentions that carbon-ceramic brakes will be an option. And given the cost and potential operation noise of such hardware, this seems like a reasonable choice.
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