Every car manufacturer has a line of cars that only deals with their performance variants. For Mercedes, we have AMG, and for BMW, we have the M Series. The BMW M series has, over the years, grown from rugged performance cars to masterpieces that are performance-oriented with a touch of class and luxury.

The BMW M5 series made its debut in 1984 and has been in production to date. This lineup features the high-performance trims of the BMW 5 Series. These vehicles are considered to be some of the most iconic BMW sedans on the market.

While the M5 is mostly sold as a sedan today, you can still get an M5 as a wagon in other global markets. Overall, this car falls under the executive car sports car class, which is class E. It features a rear-wheel-drive layout and the latest layout addition, the all-wheel-drive.

One of the latest M5 builds is the BMW M5 F90. This car made its debut five years ago and is set to carry on the M5 badge for a few more years. As the latest M5, here is what we love about the BMW F90 M5.

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Overview Of The BMW F90 M5

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The BMW F90 M5 made its debut in 2017. It is based on the iconic G30 5 Series. This four-door sedan features an all-wheel-drive drivetrain and one of the latest BMW powertrains, the xDrive powertrain. The BMW F90 M5, at its unveiling at the Gamescom in August 2017, became the first M5 that did not feature a rear-wheel-drivetrain.

This car was unveiled to promote the launch of Need For Speed Payback. Later that year, in September, this car was displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was during that same year that the BMW F90 M5 set the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous vehicle drift as well as longest twin vehicle drift with water assistance on a wet skidpad. This car also set a new Nürburgring lap record of 7:38.92.

When it comes to dimensions, the BMW F90 M5’s length is 195.47 inches, its width is 74.92 inches, and its height is 57.99 inches. The wheelbase on his car measures 117.4 inches, and it has a curb weight of 4.370 lbs.

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What We Love: The Powertrain

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With everything that the BMW F90 M5 achieved in less than five months after its debut, this car already held a position in the record books. Like most M5s, the BMW F90 M5 was powered by a pretty powerful engine.

Under the hood of the BMW F90 M5 sat a 4.4-liter S63 twin-turbo V8 engine. This engine is paired with an eight-speed ZF GA8HP75Z transmission. This engine combination saw the BMW F90 M5 accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds. This engine has a limited top speed of 155 mph but a delimited top speed of 190 mph.

From the numbers alone, it is evident that the BMW F90 M5 is a pretty powerful car. While at its launch, people were skeptical about an all-wheel-drive M5, it is clear that this is something they have either chosen to embrace or overlook over time. The 0 to 60 mph time seems to have won everyone over, with many wondering how this two-tin beast could defy physics to make such a time.

Many speculate that the S63B44T4 V8 engine under the hood of this car is force-fed more than the recorded 25 PSI. The selectable M xDrive system has many captivated because of the amount of control the driver gets and each direct feedback from the car.

Even with the outstanding performance and capabilities of the xDrive system, it is clear that this car is still not living up to its potential. This is because many drivers who have had the chance to push this car to its limits feel like the BMW F90 M5 is holding back.

One complaint that this car got over and over again was the negative potential. To negate this, the M xDrive intelligent system is set to modulate the torque once you hit the sixth gear. This gives you a direct-drive result of 1:1.

If you opt for the BMW F90 M5 performance trim, then you are looking at wild numbers when it comes to the engine’s maximum power output rating. The BMW F90 M5 performance trim has its engine pushing 617 hp at exactly 6,000 rpm, and it delivers 553 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 to 5,860 rpm.

If the same performance trim is set on Dyno jet, an all-wheel-drive dyno, it pushes 617 hp and an outstanding 606 lb-ft of torque. Apart from the BMW F90 M5's good looks, everyone who has had a chance to either drive or sit in this car as it is pushed its limit can not get over the sheer power this car packs.