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The 2018 BMW M5 (F90) is a sports saloon car developed by BMW as the performance model of the F90 generation 5 Series.

Among the most significant changes for this model includes the use of an all-wheel drive system, the first of the non-SUV M models.

The same system offers drivers the ability to switch from an all-wheel drive mode to an all-wheel drive sport mode where more power will be sent to the rear wheels, and a two-wheel drive mode where all power will be sent to the rear wheels.

The car is also offered with semi-autonomous driver assists found in regular 5 Series models.

Games[]

Need for Speed: No Limits[]

The M5 appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as a sports class car.

Stock

The stock M5 appears as part of the "Xtreme Racing Championship" special event that took place from February 1, 2018 to February 8, 2018. The starting performance rating is 620.

NFSNL BMW M5 F90 Carlist Sports Class Sports Stock 4050 4500 4489 620 Performance Rating
NFSNL GoldStar 3NFSNL GreyStar 5 Max 8289 10225 9720 971 Performance Rating
Stage Upgrades
X X X X

Need for Speed: Payback[]

The M5's appearance in Need for Speed: Payback was hinted at during the reveal of the game's cover.[2]

On August 23, 2017, the car was publicly revealed to be featured in-game.[3]

Stock

The stock M5 is unlocked for purchase from the drag, drift, race, and runner class dealerships for NFSPB BankYellow Icon125,450 upon completing three questlines in Chapter 4: "Open Skies".

NFSPB BMWM5 Garage
LV241
NFSPB BankYellow Icon125,450
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
Complete three questlines in Chapter 4: "Open Skies"
Purchase from an available Dealership
Stock: LV 241
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 620 bhp
Top Speed: 191 mph (307 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 3.40 secs.
1/4 Mile: 11.60 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 2.8
N2O Power: 2.8
Air
Airtime: 3.2
Landing: 2.0
Brakes
Braking Response: 4.9
Braking Power: 4.3

Need for Speed: Heat[]

The M5 '18 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following an article published[4][5] on August 19, 2019, revealing it to be part of the game's official car list, and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 4, which was released on September 10, 2019.

Stock

The stock M5 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for NFSHE Icon Bank110,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 20NFSHE Icon Rep.

It has a customisation rating of seven and can be equipped with performance parts.

NFSHE BMW M5 Dealership
Unlocked at NFSHE Icon Reputation LVL 20
Infobox 2017White Car 242
NFSHE Icon Bank110,500
POWER 3.6
HIGH SPEED 2.8
ACCELERATION 4.6
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 591
0-60 MPH [s] 3.40
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 553
TOP SPEED [mph] 190
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 7/10)
Engine Swaps (13 Available)
345 bhp 4.0L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank131,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 345 / 1,009
385 bhp 4.9L F12
NFSHE Icon Bank185,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 385 / 1,204
493 bhp 3.0L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank184,000, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 493 / 884
460 bhp 6.2L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank243,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 460 / 1,239
542 bhp 5.0L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank303,500, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 542 / 1,215
591 bhp 4.4L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank324,500, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 591 / 1,120
600 bhp 5.2L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank348,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 600 / 1,239
646 bhp 3.5L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank361,000, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 646 / 1,169
640 bhp 8.4L V10
NFSHE Icon Bank380,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 640 / 1,239
710 bhp 3.9L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank438,000, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 710 / 1,234
730 bhp 6.5L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank454,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 730 / 1,239
721 bhp Forged 3.8L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank610,000, REP LVL 47
[bhp] 721 / 1,430
585 bhp Forged 4.7L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank620,000, REP LVL 47
[bhp] 585 / 1,452

Need for Speed: Unbound[]

The M5 (2018) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[6][7]

Stock

The stock M5 can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $149,500 and has a Tier S 270 performance rating.

Story[]

It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player beating Qualifier 2 at the end of Week 2 and reaching Sunday, Week 3.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player finishing 15 playlists of any tier using a BMW vehicle.

Custom

The custom M5 is a reward car offered at an event in the Story mode and has a Tier S+ 336 performance rating.

Story & Lakeshore Online[]

It is offered as a reward for winning "The God Hour" event at the Storm Drain Meetup on Thursday night during Week 4 of the Story mode.

Upon being rewarded to the player, it is added to both their Story mode and Lakeshore Online mode garages.

Trivia[]

  • It appears on the box art of Need for Speed: Payback and its Deluxe Edition release.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Article: caranddriver.com Two BMW Twin-Turbo V-8s Emerge from the Same Factory, but Don’t Call Them the Same. Available at: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a22604250/two-bmw-twin-turbo-v-8s-emerge-from-the-same-factory-but-dont-call-them-the-same/
  2. http://jalopnik.com/it-sure-looks-like-the-new-bmw-m5-got-leaked-on-the-nee-1795774593 Jalopnik: It Sure Looks Like The New BMW M5 Got Leaked On The Need For Speed: Payback Cover
  3. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=756963614463675&id=159460420880667 Facebook: @needforspeed - Need for Speed Payback - Play the Incredible
  4. Article: ea.com (2019) Under the Hood: Need for Speed Heat Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-heat/news/nfs-heat-car-list
  5. Article: gtplanet.net (2019) Need for Speed Heat Full Car List Revealed. Available at: https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/
  6. Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
  7. Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
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