This 2015 BMW M5 Competition with a manual transmission is a rare find, as it represents the final days of the stick shift in the M5 series. Here are some key details about this unique vehicle:
- The F10-generation M5 was the last in the series to offer a manual transmission, making it a sought-after model for enthusiasts.
- The Competition package boosts the output of the twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine to 575 horsepower, enhancing its performance.
- This particular M5 is one of only 118 to combine the manual transmission with the Competition package, making it even more unique.
- The manual transmission in the M5 replaced the standard seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and includes a rev-matching function.
- The Competition package brought several upgrades, including a more powerful engine, a revised suspension with a lower ride height, larger wheels, an M Dynamic drive mode, and distinctive black-chrome exhaust outlets.
- The car features a variety of customizable settings for suspension, steering, throttle mapping, and more, which can be saved and accessed via the M1 and M2 buttons on the steering wheel.
- In Car and Driver testing of the non-Competition M5 with a manual transmission, it was slightly slower to reach 60 mph compared to the automatic version, but it still achieved an impressive 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds.
- This M5 comes with a striking Sakhir Orange Merino leather interior that complements the Singapore Gray Metallic exterior.
- It’s equipped with the Executive Package, which adds features like a head-up display, soft-close doors, four-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel, among other amenities.
- The car has a low mileage of just 25,000 miles, making it a relatively pristine example of the M5 series with a manual transmission.
As the production of BMW M5 models with manual transmissions has ceased, this car represents a rare opportunity for collectors and driving enthusiasts.
