BMW Brings to the Automotive Market Its New BMW i5 M60 with Over 600 HP. The New BMW Car is Fully Electric and Delivers 391 km of autonomy.
The new fully electric BMW i5 M60 arrives in Brazil before the hybrid version for R$ 759,950 and features a 601-horsepower engine. The new BMW car, which has a range of 391 km in the PBEV cycle, is part of a series of 14 launches from the brand by the end of 2024. Visually, the BMW i5 M60 preserves the classic design standard of the brand, combined with the sportiness of the M division.
The BMW i5 M60 sedan measures 5.06 meters in length, making it 97 mm longer than the previous generation, and 1.90 meters in width, which is 32 mm wider than its predecessor, and 36 mm taller than the previous model, coming in at 1.51 meters. The wheelbase has grown by 20 mm to reach 2.99 meters. The wheels are 20 inches with sporty finish. The interior features the Shy Tech concept, which is also present in the iX.
With the BMW sedan, it is possible to control multimedia actions by gestures and voice. The instrument cluster has a 12.3-inch display, and the multimedia center has a 14.9-inch screen with integrated GPS and connections for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
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The new fully electric BMW i5 brings some features from the i7, such as the level 3 autonomous system with adaptive cruise control, a system that allows the BMW i5 M60 to remain in its lane without driver intervention, cross-traffic control, among other functions. The sedan also features a 665-watt Bowers & Wilkins sound system, Alexa, among others.
New BMW Car Can Reach 230 km/h
The BMW i5 M60 comes equipped with a 601-horsepower engine and 820 Nm of torque. According to the automaker, it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 230 km/h, electronically limited.
The BMW has equipped the electric i5 M60 with an 81.2 kWh battery, enabling a range of 391 km in the PBVE cycle. According to the German brand, in a fast charge, it is possible to go from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes. With a 22 kW wallbox, the charge takes 4 hours.
The new BMW sedan will be sold in the i5 M60 version with ten color options: Alpine White, Sapphire Black, Carbon Black, Mineral White, Sophisto Grey, Phytonic Blue, Brooklyn Grey, Oxide Grey, Cape York Green, and Fire Red, as well as three interior finish options in Black Merino Leather, Cooper, and Silverstone.
What is it Like to Drive the New BMW i5 M60?
It’s not just about having 600 horsepower; responsibility is necessary to harness that power and help the driver maintain control of the machine, even when the foot presses down on the accelerator. And in this, the BMW i5 M60 is extremely competent.
And more: all this without sacrificing comfort while driving on the poor asphalt of much of Brazil’s streets. This is due to the well-calibrated air suspension, which ensures a great balance across different driving modes.
Regeneration is set through the touchscreen: in addition to adaptive regeneration, there are high, medium, and low levels. In normal use, the adaptive option performs well and can anticipate traffic conditions to optimize efficiency. It’s worth mentioning that the driving assistant operates precisely and without being intrusive: it’s always nearby but does not disturb the driver with sudden interventions, which is quite pleasing.


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