The 2012 BMW M5 coverage continues with a gear up of desktop wallpapers. The new M5 goes on sale later this year and will join a competitive segment with the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Audi RS6 and Cadillac CTS-V.

With the new super sporty sedan, BMW has moved on from from naturally aspirated engines to a TwinPower turbocharged V8. The loftier-revving 4.4-liter (4395cc) turbocharged uses the BMW Chiliad TwinPower Turbo technology, twin-curlicue turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve command and a cross-depository financial institution exhaust manifold that guarantees legendary BMW M-machine thrust with seamless lag-free power delivery from only off idle.

The engine outputs 560 horsepower from v,750-7,000 rpm and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque from only 1500rpm. The high-rev unit should rocket the M5 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds and under iv seconds using BMW's new Launch Control.

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BMW offers a seven-speed DCT and manual transmission in the new M5. The M5 is express to a acme speed of 155 mph, or 190 mph with the M Commuter's Package.

Styling wise, each car has its own strengths and the pick tin be quite subjective. The F10 BMW M5 builds atop the safer and more stylish design of the new 5 Series. The design linguistic communication is easier on the eye than the previous E60 generation and the M5 enhances its aggressiveness to the M-specific levels.