2013 BMW M5 Improvements

BMW has revealed their latest version of M5 sedan, the BMW M5, at the Detroit Motor Show. All new 2013 BMW M5, as reported earlier, will have a six speed manual transmission specifically for customers in US and Canada, while European buyers will have to hold their horses at least for the time being.

Probably one of the worst kept secrets of last year was that the new ‘F10’ BMW M5 was going to be offered with a regular six-speed manual transmission, though only for North America. At the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, the manual-equipped BMW M5 has made its official debut.

The car will be introduced as the BMW M5 and hits showrooms late this summer. And, as expected, the manual option of the 2013 M3 BMW will only be offered in North American markets, meanwhile the cars will be a no-cost alternative to the standard seven-speed M-DCT dual clutch gearbox offered on overseas models.

For US buyers, BMW is offering 2013 BMW M5 with 6 speed manual transmission and not 7 speed M-DCT as will be offered in Europe. According to BMW, the manual gearbox was a popular choice for U.S. customers of the previous generation M5, which is one of the reasons it has been offered yet again in the BMW M5.

You’ll note that BMW’s North American customers also benefit from the manual option on the 2013 M6, while overseas customers miss out. Expected to be available by late summer of 2012, the 2013 BMW M5 will possess a V8 engine offering 560 hp at 6000 to 7000 rpm and 502 lb/ft torque at 1500 rpm.

Though the six-speed manual has one less gear than the M-DCT transmission, the ratios have been optimized for the cars acceleration, flexibility and fuel economy. 2013 BMW M5 also has a short throw shift linkage, and comes topped with a black leather backlit shift knob.

The six-speed stick will be a no-cost alternative to the seven-speed M-Double Clutch Transmission (or M-DCT) for the 2013 BMW M5 buyers in the U.S. and Canada. The shifter itself features a short-throw linkage and the lever will be black leather with a backlit knob, BMW says that the M-DCT’s final drive ratio and M differential are identical in the six-speed variant.

Importantly, the final drive ratio and special M differential are maintained on the BMW M5. One can safely surmise however that 2013 BMW M5 will have top speed of 185 miles per hour with acceleration from 0 to 60 in 5 seconds, better than the 2012 M5 0 60.

Other Improvements 2013 BMW M5

2013 BMW M5 improvements are also to be seen in suspension, front and rear designs while its interiors should sport more upgrades as compared to its previous model. One will expect high quality leather seats with aluminum trims besides other more luxurious and innovative features to ensure that this BMW stands apart from its predecessors.

No 2013 BMW M5 performance figures have been released though expect the M-DCT to offer slightly faster acceleration and better mileage, final numbers should be released closer to this summer’s launch. No other specifics are revealed by the company who will be revealing the BMW M5 prices and actual dates closer to launch. Look out for the 2013 BMW M5 at this week’s Detroit Auto Show and stay in touch for all the latest updates about the 2014 BMW M5 which already being spotted in some spy photos.