The BMW F90 M5 is ridiculously dominant on a track. With a 0-60 time of 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph (provided the electronic limiter is removed), you won’t see much faster in its current price bracket. That power comes from the S63 engine, a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8. While the M engine alone is enough to set this vehicle apart, rest assured the suspension, brakes, and driver assistance are all on point. You can even tweak the settings, dump the xDrive, and take off in “rear wheel drive mode” if that takes your fancy. There’s a wide range of things you can do with the M5, and it’s enough car to meet and exceed your needs, while retaining that luxury edge.
While the F90 M5 hovered around the $145,000 mark new, it’s possible to get a used one for less than half of that if you look hard enough. It may also be one of the best value track cars on the market, as it can function perfectly well as a family sedan when you aren’t pushing it to its limits at your local circuit. While maintenance expenses are likely well above something like a Ford Taurus, it’s not the sort of thing you have to take to a track on a trailer — so again, things will more than balance out for your average weekend racer.
The next-generation G90 is still some way out, and will reportedly feature a completely new hybrid powertrain, meaning the F90 could be the end of an era in many ways. However, it’s far from outdated and is still very much the best Blimmer you can take to the track in 2024. Especially if you somehow get your hands on the CS edition.
