EXTREME BMW ENTHUSIAST: 2013 M5 Specifications on ordering

It has been quite some time since I was this excited about a new release from BMW.
There has been quite a stir about the new 2013 M5 5th generation "supersedan" and all that it will have in store for those lucky and fortunate individuals that will get there little speed racer hands on one of these beauties.

In the new M5, more than five years of development and testing have created an unrivaled balance between ultra-high performance, daily versatility, and efficiency.

BMW has just released the order specs on this vehicle.

Model Code FV93
Model Code U.S. 135G
Engine Code S63T
Order Bank opens the week of April 23rd
Start of Production July 2012 (sales begin in August as inventory becomes available)
European delivery appointments are planned to start on September 1st
Base price U.S.A. port of entry $89.900 (5% increase over previous generation M5)
Base Price Euro Delivery Munich pick up $83.655

The new 2013 M5 features the most powerful engine ever fitted into a series.
At 560hp and 500 lb-ft of torque you will be able to predictably transfer this power directly to the pavement.

The optional new M Carbon Ceramic brake system provides better wet and dry stopping performance
while shaving an incredible 42.6 lbs of unsprung weight from the vehicle.

The new BMW M5 sedan will feature the same high level of standard equipment as the 550i Sedan, with M enhancements throughout. Signature to the M5 are the new M instruments cluster, Aluminum Trace interior trim, separated M Driving Dynamics settings for engine, steering, and suspension, the M drive system (now with two M buttons) 19" forged M wheels, Merino Leather Upholstery, and M multi-contour seats.

Standard Options

Automatic start/stop function
Brake Energy Regeneration
Dynamic Damper Control
Power adjustable steering column
M Double-clutch Transmission with drivelogic
19" M light alloy wheels
Tire Pressure monitor
Anti-theft alarm
Universal garage door opener
Rear-view camera
Moonroof
Floormats
Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
Power front seats with drivers memory
Split fold down rear seat
Lumbar support
Heated front seats
Aluminum Trace Trim
Rear seat reading lights
Multi-function seats with lumbar support
Ambiance lighting
Retractable headlight washers
Park Distance Control
Xenon headlights
Adaptive light control
Automatic Climate control
Additional 12-V power socket
Emergency trunk release
Navigation System
Online information services
Voice Command
Radio control US
Hi-fi sound system
Premium sound
Satellite radio preparation
6-disc DVD changer
BMW Teleservice
iPod and USB adaptor
Handsfree Bluetooth
BMW assit
Realtime Traffic info
Rear spoiler
Shadowline exterior trim
Anthracite Alcantara headliner
Hot-climate version
Acoustic belt warning
Daytime running lights

Stand Alone Options

Manual Transmission : N/C
Full Merino Leather : $3500
M Carbon Ceramic Brake System : $8700
M Heads-up Display : $1300
20" Forged M Wheels : $1300
Bang & Olufsen Sound System : $3700
Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection : $2600
Rear-seat entertainment System : $2200
BMW Apps : $250

Packages

Drivers Assistance Package
Lane Departure Warning
Active Blind Spot Detection
Side and top view cameras
Speed limit info

Executive Package
Heated steering wheel
Power tailgate
Comfort Access keyless entry
Soft-close doors
Power rear shade and manual rear door shades
Front Ventilated seats
Active front seats
Heated rear seats
4-zone climate control
Heads-up display
Satellite radio with 1 year subscription
BMW Apps

Exterior Colors
Alpine White (non-metallic)
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mojave Metallic
Silverstone Metallic
Space Gray Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Monte Carlo Blue Metallic
Singapore Grey Metallic
Sakhir Orange Metallic
Priority 1 Metallic
Azurite Black Metallic
Citrin Black Metallic
Moonstone Metallic
Amazonite Silver Metallic (Indiv)
Champagne Quartz (Indiv)

Upholstery
Silverstone II Extended Merino Leather
Sakhir Orange/Black Merino Leather
Black/Black Marion Leather
Priority 1 Upholstery
Individual Platinum Ext leather : $5000
Champagne/Black Extended Merino Leather : $5000
Silk Gray/ Black Extended Merino Leather : $5000
Graphite/Black Extended Merino Leather : $5000
Cohiba Brown/Black Extended Merino Leather : $5000

19" M light alloy wheels style 345M (Standard)