M5

2012 BMW

A652

The 2012 BMW M5 is a common A-class car in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 652 PI. Power comes from a twin turbocharged 4.4L V8 producing 552 hp and 502 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 7-speed gearbox.

Speed 7.4

Handling 5.4

Accel 5.3

Braking 4.8

Launch 5.6

Offroad 5.1

Specifications

Class: A · 652 PI
Rarity: Common
Layout: Front RWD
Engine: Twin-Turbo · V8 · 4.4L
Power: 552hp
Torque: 502ft·lb
Weight: 4,123lb
Front Weight: 52%
Gears: 7-spd
Top Speed: 205mph
Origin: Germany
Family: Executive Sport
Calipers: #1E1E1E
Year: 2012
Credits: 40,000

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A class · Performance production class. Here is where you will find the high end sports cars. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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About the BMW M5

At 4,123 lb it carries about 7.5 lb per horsepower, with a 52% front weight balance, and tops out near 205 mph in stock form. It hails from Germany, it plays as a rear-wheel drive car. Performance production class. Here is where you will find the high end sports cars. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Dyno V8

Stock power & torque across the rev range — curve shape from the game's engine model, scaled to this car's peak figures.

Power 552 hp @ 6,311 Torque 502 lb·ft @ 2,217 Redline 7,200

Full specifications

Every value the game stores for this car, straight from the data files.

Identity11

Year: 2012
Make: BMW
Model: M5
Model (short): BMW M5 '12
Media name: BMW_M5_12
Class: A
Performance index: 652
PI (raw): 0.558
Car type: Production
Country: Germany
Region: Europe

Classification & availability17

Rarity score (0-10): 0
Family - model: M5
Family - body: Executive Sport
Family - special: 4 Doors
Convertible: None
Unicorn: No
Arcade: No
Open cockpit: No
Open wheel: No
Base cost: 40,000 CR
Content ID: 0
Model ID: 1388

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Hidden from Autoshow: No
Hidden from Auction House: No
Has livery: No
Has race livery: No
Has car experience: Yes

Engine & drivetrain12

Engine config: 'V' Engine
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: Twin Turbocharged
Displacement: 4,395 cc
Powertrain ID: 1
Engine placement: Front-engine
Drive type: RWD
Gears: 7
Peak power (sim): 4119.63
Peak torque (sim): 6.8
Redline (sim, rad/s): 754
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 628.318

Performance - manufacturer spec3

0-60 mph: 4.1 s
0-100 mph: 9.5 s
Top speed: 204.808 mph

Performance - in-game sim9

0-60 mph (sim): 4.883 s
0-100 mph (sim): 9.467 s
Quarter mile (sim): 12.883 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 119.913 mph
Top speed (sim): 202.007 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 124.906 ft
Braking 100-0 (sim): 307.981 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.936 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.978 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 7.41
Handling: 5.39
Acceleration: 5.3
Braking: 4.79
Launch: 5.6
Offroad: 5.07
Min offroad perf: 0.54
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.71

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 1,870 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 52 %
Front ride height: 0.164 m
Rear ride height: 0.168 m
Road traction: 0.595
Offroad traction: 0.508
Snow traction: 0.43

Tires & wheels9

Stock tire compound: Street
Tire brand: APR Performance
Front tire: 265/35 R20
Rear tire: 295/30 R20
Stock wheel: NULL
Caliper color (front): #1E1E1E
Caliper color (rear): #1E1E1E
Caliper angle (front): -1.826 deg
Caliper angle (rear): -1.545 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: 61.52
Downforce rear: 104.76
Longitudinal drag: 200
Vertical drag: 500
Lateral drag front: 260
Lateral drag rear: 240
Front downforce clamp: 140 kg
Rear downforce clamp: 260 kg
Downforce scale: 1
Drag scale: 1
Wing mask: 1

Physics (advanced)55

CarClassModifier: 0
Body material: Aluminum
SpeedLimiterID: 0
AutoSteerOverrideID: 2
FixListingRearFricScale: 1.35
FixListingNormSlip0: 0.5
FixListingNormSlip1: 1
FixListingSteerAngle0: 0.5
FixListingSteerAngle1: 1
BodyAeroAngleZeroDownforce: 45
BodyAeroWIForceScale: 0.41
TireAeroHackShouldApply: No

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TireAeroHackMinSpringLoad: 5
TireAeroHackMaxSpringLoad: 5
AIPlayerID: 0
SimPeakTorqueAngVel: 157.1
GameTorqueScale: 0.87
GameDownforceScaleOffroad: 1
IsPurchased: Yes
IsInstalled: Yes
GaugeID: -1
IsCarExperienceUnlocked: No
IsDrivable: Yes
LatFrontScalarMax: 1
LatFrontScalarClamp: 1
LatRearScalarMax: 1
LatRearScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarMax: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelRearScalarMax: 1
LongAccelRearScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarClamp: 1
IsCameraCollidable: No
UseBoxCameraCollision: No
PuddleScale: 0.869
AssistsTCSSlipDefTakeoff: 33
AssistsTCSSlipDefMoving: 0.3
AssistsTCSControlSpeed: Yes
AssistsTCSFullEffectFricDiff: 0.55
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleRWD: 1.6
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleFWD: 1
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleAWD: 1.6
DoNotAllowRemovalFromGarage: No
VisibleOnlyIfOwned: No
UseTireRigidBodies: No
UseMultiRaycastTireCollision: Yes
SprungForcesApplyToFullCarMass: Yes
Brake profile: Super Saloons
RaceMode: No
UseForcePropLongTorque: No
TurnOffHeadlightsInAutoShow: No
ShowDriverInExteriorCamera: Yes

FAQ

Quick answers about the 2012 BMW M5 in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 2012 BMW M5 have?

A twin turbocharged 4.4L V8 engine.

How much power does the BMW M5 make?

552 hp and 502 lb·ft of torque in stock form.

What class and Performance Index is the M5 in Forza Horizon 6?

It runs in the A class with a Performance Index (PI) of 652.

Is the M5 RWD, FWD, or AWD?

rear-wheel drive (Front RWD layout).

What is the top speed of the M5?

Around 205 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the M5 cost in Forza Horizon 6?

40,000 CR at the Autoshow.