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M SERIES / F10 · 2011

M5

The first turbocharged M5.

BMW M5 · Exterior
Generation and body-style reference; photographed year, market and trim may differ. 1 / 2
Interactive 3D modelBy Mona x Supercars on Sketchfab. A creator model, not factory CAD.
Power560PS552 hp
Torque680Nm
0–100 km/h4.4s
Top speed250km/hElectronically limited
Weight1,870kg

2011 European launch specification · S63B44T0 · Factory source

Specifications

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Performance

Power
560 PS · 552 hp · 412 kW
Torque
680 Nm
0–100 km/h
4.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h · limited
Power-to-weight
3.34 kg/PS

Engine and drivetrain

Engine
S63TU · V8
Displacement
4,395 cm³
Induction
Twin turbo
Redline
7,200 rpm
Gearbox
7-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Petrol

Body and dimensions

Production
2011–2016
Body
Sedans
Length
4,910 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
1,456 mm
Wheelbase
2,964 mm
Kerb weight
1,870 kg
Fuel tank
80 L
Motron scores

Where this car ranks across all 93 cars in the catalogue.

Acceleration64
Power84
Power-to-weight89
Top speed28

Why you’d want one

  • A rear-drive M5 with a broad turbocharged power band.

Know before you buy

  • Hot-vee turbo heat ages hoses, seals and coil packs
  • Oil consumption should be checked on early engines
  • High brake and tyre running costs

Commonly reported ownership points, not a guarantee of faults. Always get an independent inspection.

The story

The M5 discovers the hot-V.

The F10 M5 trades the previous generation’s V10 for a twin-turbo V8. Its turbochargers sit between the cylinder banks, making it an excellent car for exploring how packaging changes engine design.

Best for

A rear-drive M5 with a broad turbocharged power band.

Trade-off

Document maintenance and inspect the exact engine revision.

The two turbochargers sit in the V between the cylinder banks.

Under the bonnet

S63TU · V8

A 4,395 cm³ twin-turbo V8 with the turbochargers between the cylinder banks and Valvetronic. This is the S63B44T0 revision, commonly called S63TU.

Engine profile
S63TU engine

Related S63-family V8 in a later M5. This is a family reference, not a photograph verified as the F10 S63TU installation.

The hot-V layout.

The exhaust sides of the cylinder heads face into the V. Two turbochargers sit between the banks, shortening exhaust paths.

Factory profile

The full specification.

Performance and efficiency
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
CO₂ emissions
232 g/km
Chassis and equipment
Suspension
Front: double-track-control-arm axle. Rear: Integral-V multi-arm axle.
Brakes
Ventilated discs: front 400 × 36; rear 396 × 24. mm
Wheels and tyres
Front: 9J × 19 wheels, 265/40 R19 102Y tyres. Rear: 10J × 19 wheels, 295/35 R19 104Y tyres.
Special features
Active M Differential.
Ownership and buying
Buying tips
Document maintenance and inspect the exact engine revision.
Maintenance notes
Match the engine code and VIN to the correct BMW service schedule. Ask for dated maintenance records and an independent inspection before buying.
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