More Power Unlocked
With the BMW M5 G90/G99 being the first M5 generation to be electrified, it benefits from a power boost to 717 horsepower, about 100 horsepower more than the previous iteration. Some, however, are not completely sold on the model, given its added weight of roughly 1,000 pounds, primarily due to the plug-in hybrid powertrain, which is paired with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8.
For those still unconvinced, German tuner G-Power may have a solution with its GP-1000 package, which uprates the M5 to 1,000 ps, or about 986 horsepower – the same output as a Ferrari SF90 Stradale. It would have been helpful if the company had revealed how the package affects performance, but with the M5 already capable of running from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, or 3.5 seconds in G99 Touring form, the added power should make the car feel even more serious.
The Aftermarket Has Answers
In addition to the 986-horsepower output, the package also raises torque to 1,250 Nm, or 921 lb-ft, approximately 180 lb-ft more than stock. The power boost is made possible through upgraded catalytic converters, a new exhaust system, intercoolers, and a carbon intake. BMW M5 owners can also skip the full hardware package, with G-Power saying a software-only upgrade can already deliver 850 ps, or 838 horsepower.
G-Power also offers optional upgrades, including a V-max increase, though no specific figures were provided. For reference, the M5 is electronically limited to 155 mph, or 190 mph with the M Driver’s Package.
With the GP-1000 package, the M5 surpasses BMW M’s most powerful production model, the XM Label, which produces 738 horsepower from a similar twin-turbo plug-in hybrid V8 setup.
Power Comes at a Price
The catch to this solution, however, is the price. The full package is sold in Germany for €31,297, or about $36,700 at current exchange rates. That means the upgrade alone costs about as much as a brand-new entry-level sports car, such as a Toyota GR86 or Mazda MX-5 Miata – both of which would offer a very different, lightweight driving experience.
The BMW M5 sedan starts at $123,300, while the M5 Touring – the first M5 wagon to be sold in the U.S. – costs just $2,000 more.
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