The 2014 BMW M5 and M6 are both slated for some extra horsepower thanks to a competition package that will be offered on both models, as reported by Car & Driver.
The German automaker is currently testing the all-new M5 that is scheduled for release this summer.
And while the new M5 will still maintain its 4.4-liter, 560-horsepower, eight-cylinder engine, the new performance package will spice things up a bit---well, more than just a bit.
The new trim is being called the 'Competition' package by BMW blogs m5board.com and bmwblog.com, and is expected to lift the horsepower up from 560 to 575---a number high enough to inch closer to luxury competitor Mercedes-Benz and their E63 AMG S and its CLS counterpart.
The E63 AMG S offers 577 horsepower, but the Competition package will mean that the M5 and M6 will surpass the 560-horsepower Audi RS7.
And that's not all the new trim will offer.
Special edition wheels, black exhaust tips, a sportier and revamped suspension and steering ratio will also come along with the Competition package.
Both the 2014 models are expected to have zero to 60-mph times decrease by 0.1 second---bringing it to 3.6 seconds, Car & Driver says. Top speed will leave the party at 190 mph.
In terms of pricing, the Competition package is expected to cost a decent amount more than the base price.
The base price for the M5 is set at $92,395, while the M6 starts at $110,545.
More details about the new models are expected to emerge from the automaker within the next few months.
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