Dinan New Signature Packages BMW M5, M6, 135 and 335i
Dinan is announcing a bevy of new high performance products and Signature Packages for the BMW M5, M6, 135 and 335i xDrive models. The new line of products includes high performance engine and driveline modifications as well as a 5.7 liter S85 engine for the M5 and M6 models which outputs an impressive 611hp and 468 lb-ft of torque. The engine is developed using the same technology found in Dinan’s high performance S62 Grand-Am Daytona Prototype race engines.
In addition to increased horsepower and torque, the S2 also features the Stage 3 Suspension System which includes front Springs, Camber Plates, Koni Shocks and larger antiroll bars. More aggressive drivers will enjoy the car’s more neutral balance, with the camber plates further reducing understeer for turn in that is razor sharp.
BMW’s award winning N54 engine is the key engine in Dinan’s efforts to improve the performance for the popular135i and 335i models. The tuned up N54 engine raises the performance to a maximum of 398 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque.
This further increase in power is generated through the addition of a highly efficient intercooler that is nearly twice the size of the stock unit, featuring ducting designed to optimize air flow. The improved thermal efficiency also reduces the effects of increased boost pressure on the stock turbochargers for greater reliability.
In the images below, you can see all the options included in these packages along with pricing, which I might add….are not on the cheap side.
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BMW Feature Knows Where You’re Hurt - Cars.com
29.01.09
Driver-assistance systems like OnStar include accident-notification features, but BMW has taken this idea a step further with its BMW Assist. Understanding that the first minutes following a serious accident can be critical in saving the lives of passengers, BMW wants to forward critical injury information to first-responders.
The feature on BMW Assist will make an educated guess as to driver and passenger injuries based on a series of on-board sensors distributed throughout the car. The program will instantly take into account information like the car’s speed at impact, where the car was hit, whether airbags were deployed and which passengers were wearing seat belts.
From this, it will determine the likelihood of certain injuries, whether it’s internal organ damage or broken bones. The data goes to BMW Assist’s call center, and then to first-responders. The software was developed in conjunction with the William Lehman Injury Research Center in Miami, and will be standard in the BMW M5 and M6, and the 5, 6 and 7 Series. It will be a $750 option on other models.
Source: Cars.com, IL
Do they make the BMW M5 in automatic transmission?
Apr 17, 2007 by 1sweet lady | Posted in BMW
I want to know about the models anywhere from 2000-2007? I can't drive a manual transmission auto very well. Would I have to special order an M5 if I want it in automatic? I am willing to buy it used if I can find an automatic but should I even look for one? What do you know?
Thanks for your answers in advance.
The earlier of these dates is the E39 model. The all new E60 model became widely available in 2005.
The standard transmission from 2005 on is automatic in effect.
It has only accelerator and brake pedals - no pedal for the clutch. This transmission is called SMG.
There is a clutch but it is operated by a system controlled by the onboard computer. You select forward or reverse with a lever like auto cars have and press the accelerator, the car goes forwards or reverses, press harder it goes faster.
It is possible to take manual control and select any of the gears for yourself. However the car does not allow choices which would harm the engine or transmission. Manual gear changes can also be made from paddles next to the steering wheel.
The manual gearbox version of the current M5 is only available in the USA.
M500 | Apr 18, 2007
Is it possible to fit a BMW Z3 M roadster with the engine from an E39 BMW M5?
Jul 09, 2008 by matteo c | Posted in BMW
How hard would this be and would it offset the balance?
the engine bay is too small to fit it traditionally. If you have the time and money, you could move the dash and firewall, and mount the engine at an angle, and get a custom hood to account for the bulge. Better option: supercharge the engine, and upgrade the rear axle and diff.
Walther Fan | Jul 10, 2008
If Ur given a choice between a BMW M5 and Porsche Cayenne Turbo which would you choose?
Jul 31, 2008 by hyperkid | Posted in Other - Car Makes
the things about getting a BMW M5, is it just look like a normal 5 series unless people can Recognize those little extra like the M gill, the 4 exhaust, V10 engine. And the Porsche Cayenne only looks good with the new facelift.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
Having a Porsche is more special, even if it is the slowest Porsche like the Boxster.
C7S | Jul 31, 2008
