Article: BMW M5 to Make North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show; Newest M Car is Powered by 400 Horsepower, 5-Liter V-8.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The most powerful M car ever built made its North American debut at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show today. Powered by a 5-liter V-8 engine, the M5 is the flagship model for BMW's M brand.

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This ultra high-performance four-door sedan is the first M car to offer a V-8 engine, providing drivers with superior power and acceleration. With 400 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and a six-speed manual transmission, the M5 accelerates effortlessly at any speed.

The new M5 is easily distinguished from other 5 Series sedans due to its re-styled front air dam ...

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