Alfardan Automobiles, the official BMW Group importer in Qatar, hosted
an exclusive preview of the new BMW M5 over the weekend at Losail
Circuit Sports Club during the semi-final of the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix
2018.
Featuring the M xDrive all-wheel drive for the first time in the
high-performance segment, this car takes BMW M GmbH into new territory.
This change of tack sees the M5 exploring new dynamic dimensions and
offering greater everyday practicality in all driving conditions.
The new M xDrive is the most emotionally engaging all-wheel-drive system yet to grace the high-performance segment.
It works with a central transfer case with multi-plate clutch and
distributes drive fully variably between the front and rear axle, as
required.
Another ingredient in the car’s supreme traction in all road and weather
conditions is the Active M Differential at the rear axle, which also
works fully variably and has a locking effect between 0 and 100%.
Providing ample power for the new BMW M5 is a 4.4-litre V8 bi-turbo engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology.
The M engineers have carried out significant revisions to the outgoing model’s power unit.
For example, newly developed turbochargers, ultra-efficient indirect
charge air cooling and increased fuel injection pressure together help
to raise output and, above all, torque.
The engine develops 441 kW/600hp at 5,600 – 6,700rpm, while a monumental
750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque is placed at the driver’s disposal from as
low down as 1,800rpm and remains there until 5,600rpm.
“We take pride in meticulously planning and creating the ideal platform
to give Qatar’s BMW fans the best brand experiences,” Alfardan
Automobiles general manager Rabih Ataya said.
“This car is committed to building on the tradition of a concept – the
luxurious four-door business sedan with a taste for the race track –
first glimpsed in 1984 with the original BMW M5,” he noted.
The new model was also used as the safety car at the MotoGP Qatar Grand
Prix that took place at Losail Circuit Sports Club from March 16-18,
2018.
Since 1999, BMW M has always taken the lead whenever the world’s best motorcycle pilots take to the race track.
In addition to custom-made and compulsory safety devices, the BMW M GmbH
engineers have donated an extensive line of BMW M Performance
accessories to the safety car, creating not only eye-catching accents
but also fulfilling functional requirements for aerodynamics, cooling
and lightweight construction.
Alfardan Automobiles kicked off the year with the announcement of its
newly renovated and expanded BMW and MINI Khalifa Service Centre,
bringing new and improved facilities and services to its customers.
The service centre is based in Madinat Khalifa next to Landmark Mall and is open from Saturday to Thursday from 7am - 12pm.
The new BMW M5 will be available in Qatar showrooms starting next month.
Alfardan Group president and CEO Omar Al Fardan at the exclusive preview of the new BMW M5.