Because the stock vehicle’s 600 ponies are far from enough, obviously.
Let’s set things straight; BMW’s spectacular M5 doesn’t exactly need any sort of performance upgrades to impress. On the contrary, this fascinating piece of machinery comes across as a true showstopper straight off the production line!
It is put in motion by a feral 4.4-liter V8 colossus that boasts four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. Between 5,600 and 6,700 revs, this twin-turbo monstrosity will produce up to 600 hp, along with a relentless torque output of 553 pound-feet (750 Nm) between 1,800 and 5,600 rpm.
The engine’s unforgiving force travels to each and every one of M5’s 19-inch wheels by means of a Steptronic eight-speed automatic gearbox. Ultimately, this whole shebang leads to a 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) acceleration time of just 3.4 seconds, while top speed is electronically governed at 155 mph (250 kph).
Photo: G-Power
At the front, the structure is supported by a double wishbone suspension module, coupled with a multi-link independent setup on the opposite end. Stopping power is taken care of by ventilated brake rotors, equipped with ABS on all four sides.
Without going into any other details, it’s fairly safe to conclude that BMW’s four-wheeled behemoth is one hell of a whip! However, there will always be some tuner that is determined to uncover a car’s hidden potential. In this case, a reputed German firm, by the name of G-Power showed up to demonstrate that even perfection can be improved.
To be frank, these folks are no strangers to the aftermarket realm. The company prides itself with more than three decades of experience on the tuning segment. Over the years, they never ceased to delight us with some seriously rad performance enhancements and visual customization kits. To give you a clear idea as to what G-Power’s auto wizard crew is capable of accomplishing, we’ll be diving in for a closer examination of their M5-based exploit.
Photo: G-Power
In terms of appearance, the package consists of a tasty carbon fiber hood, which hosts a pair of vertical air vents, as well as 21-inch forged alloy wheels that wear high-performance tires from Michelin’s inventory. Additionally, a delicious metallic orange paintwork is also part of the ordeal and we’ll have to admit that it does a wonderful job at looking the business.
As to performance upgrades, that’s where the party’s really at. The G-Power team fiddled with M5’s twin-turbo V8 to have its output figures climb all the way up to 829 ponies and 774 pound-feet (1,050 Nm) of ferocious twisting force, which is absolutely staggering. As a result, the machine was blessed with a gargantuan top speed of 217 mph (350 kph) and will gladly accelerate 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in as little as 2.5 seconds (damn).
This state of affairs is made possible by dual aftermarket turbochargers, a titanium exhaust system with carbon fiber tips and a complete ECU remap. Long story short, the auto surgeons went above and beyond to deliver a comprehensive list of juicy surprises that demand your full attention.
Come on, I know you’d love to take G-Power's super-M5 out for a spin around town. One thing’s for sure, this sexy beast wants to devour the Autobahn!
A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing. Full profile
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