Sledgehammer Time: The New BMW M5

MULGRAVE, AUSTRALIA – Feb 8, 2012: For more than 25 years the BMW M5 Sedan has defined the high-performance Sedan segment, in the process becoming the most successful car of its type in the world. Now a new fifth-generation model raises the concept of the premium executive Sedan combining track-car dynamics and supreme touring comfort to an even higher level.

The M5 features the most potent engine ever developed for a BMW production car together with race-bred chassis technology that includes, for the first time, an Active M differential.

Based on BMW's highly successful 5 Series Sedan, the exterior design of the M5 follows the technical requirements of the car, while the interior offers an extensive range of innovative driver assistance systems and premium comfort features.

The new M5 Sedan will be available in Australia from February 2012, priced from $230,000 (Incl. GST & LCT)