The 2010 BMW M5 comes equipped

The 2010 BMW M5 comes equipped with a 5.0-liter V10 engine that produces 500-horsepower at 7,750 rpm and 383 pound-feet of torque at 6,100 rpm. While a seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with Drivelogic and paddle shifters is standard, a six-speed manual transmission is available at no extra cost. According to BMW, the 2010 M5 has a top speed of 155 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.

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The 2010 BMW M5 features

The 2010 BMW M5 features many of the same performance components as the pricier 2010 BMW M6. However, its curb weight is 103 pounds heavier than the M6 coupe and 385 pounds lighter than the M6 convertible. Overall, test drivers are impressed with the 2010 BMW M5's lightening quick acceleration, but wish its handling dynamics translated as well on the road as they do on the track.

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