AWD F90 BMW M5 First Edition gets Frozen Dark Red paint, 400 units worldwide (love or hate it?)

            Yes, it’s all-wheel drive and turbocharged and filled with more tech than the USS Enterprise. 

This generation of M5 will likely go down in history as one of the most controversial...

Why?
- There are many fans who are skeptical. For ages, BMW M has been rear-wheel drive-only and very proud of that fact. 
- Top speed will be electronically-limited to 155 mph, which is greatly disappointing. I would love to see what the new BMW M5 could do without a limiter against an Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio.
- 20″ seven-double-spoke wheels in black or polished black will be optional.
- Carbon ceramic brakes are also an option and come with yellow brake calipers which will likely be necessary for any track use on such a big car.
- The design of this F90? My favorite M5 is still the e29. Though, this new M5 won’t be as heavy as it looks. A carbon fiber roof, aluminum hood and aluminum front fenders all work to make this M5 lighter than its predecessor.
- BMW changed the shift-lever design. I do not like it. The shift pattern is still odd, so it’s still left for neutral, left and up for reverse and right for Drive/Sport. Though, unlike the previous teardrop lever, there’s actually a park button, which should rid the previous confusion of having to hit the off button twice to park it. 

BMW M5 “First Edition”

At launch, there will be a run of 400 “First Edition” special-edition units sold worldwide, with only 5o making their way to the US. These First Edition models will go on sale next spring, with pricing to be announced closer to launch.

Those who spring for the First Edition models will get some special touches to their M5. Frozen Dark Red Metallic paintwork (as seen in these photos) with Individual high-gloss Shadow-Line trim make it really stand out. Its matte red paint looks a bit shouty, and the black accents make it look aggressive. Everything from the Kidney Grilles and M fender vents to the exhaust pipes will be high-gloss black.

On the inside, Piano Black finish will adorn the cabin with available Smoke White interior upholstery with contrast red stitching. First Edition models will also get a number plaque, showing off which chassis number it is (for instance: “M5 First Edition 1/400”).
   

Taken on: August 26, 2017

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