The 2019 BMW M5 F90 competition recipe is now fairly well refined. Simply take an existing M-car, add a touch more power and treat the suspension to a few well-chosen tweaks aimed at sharpening the driving experience. It’s an approach that has been followed to the letter (and number) with the latest M5 Competition. Launched surprisingly soon into the current M5’s model cycle (the current car is barely a year old), the newcomer is a rival for other enhanced super sedans such as the Mercedes-AMG E63 S. For the Competition BMW has breathed on the twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8, raising power to 616bhp – although torque remains unchanged at 553lb ft. Performance gains are minimal, but the optional M Driver’s pack does raise the top speed from a limited 155mph to 190mph. Of more interest are the changes aimed at sharpening the handling, with a lower ride height, stiffer springs, recalibrated dampers and altered geometry. It all adds up to make a car that’s more involving and agile than before, yet with barely any reduction in comfort. What the updates can’t do, however, is shrink the size of the BMW, so it still feels vast. SUBSCRIBE For more videos! youtube.com/AUTOTVO?sub_confirmation=1

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