India Gets Eighth 50 Jahre M Edition

If you’re unaware, BMW is celebrating 50 years of its Motorsport division in 2022. It’s popularly known by the single letter M. How? By introducing limited-run versions of its models, all bearing the same suffix – 50 Jahre M Edition. India has been receiving them as well, and the latest to join the list is the M5 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition. It’s the eighth celebratory model, and two more will be launched before 2022 comes to a close.

BMW has slapped an ex-showroom price tag of approximately INR 1.80 crore on the cosmetically-enhanced derivative, about INR 6 lakh more than the donor product. So, apart from exclusivity, what do you get for the extra amount? On the outside, the special edition packs M Lights in Shadowline spec, a 50 M Jahre emblem, BMW’s Comfort Access System, soft-closing doors, black 20-inch wheels and M Compound Brakes with red callipers. 

Also read: 50 Jahre M Edition of the M8 Launched in India

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Indoors, the M5 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition boasts aluminium carbon trim with pearl chrome accents coupled with dual-tone brown-black upholstery. And the only colour option for the body is Aventurine Red metallic, which isn’t available with the standard M5 Competition.

As hinted above, the limited-run model is mechanically identical to the standard sports saloon. That means under the hood is a turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 that pumps out 625hp/750Nm. The oomph goes to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. BMW claims a 0-100kmph sprint time of 3.3 seconds. The car can hit 200kmph from a standstill in 10.8 seconds, before reaching its electronically-limited top speed of 250kmph. That, however, can be raised to 305kmph with the optional M Driver’s Package.

Also read: This is the Sixth 50 Jahre M Edition from BMW India

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Like the engine, the rest of the package remains the same as the standard M5 Competition. The long list of features includes BMW Laserlight tech, automatic tailgate operation, four-zone automatic climate control, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, powered and heated front seats, and two 12.3-inch displays – one for the instrument cluster and the other for infotainment purposes.

If you’re a hardcore BMW fan, nothing else will offer you a better package. However, if you looking for other similarly powered cars, there are options available. The list includes the Audi RS 7 Sportback and the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S.