What are the performance car series of BMW?
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The M series is BMW's performance car lineup. BMW has a division called M, and the cars designed and manufactured by this division are known as BMW M. The characteristics of BMW M are high horsepower, strong performance, and high driving pleasure. The full name is M Power. The engines in this series of BMWs are recalibrated by the M division to adapt to more intense driving. The engines, chassis, and transmission systems are recalibrated. The series includes BMW M2, M3, M4, M5, and M6. Among them, the M4 series is divided into coupe and convertible models, while the M6 series is divided into four-door coupe and two-door coupe models. The new BMW M5 and M6 are equipped with a 5-liter V10 engine featuring F1 racing technology, delivering a maximum output of 507 horsepower (at 7750 rpm). This maintains the M series tradition of achieving over 100 horsepower per liter. The engine can reach a maximum speed of 8250 rpm. The V10 engine produces a maximum torque of 520 Nm (at 6100 rpm) and can easily output 450 Nm at 3500 rpm. It is equipped with BMW's third-generation 7-speed SMG transmission, which offers 11 shifting modes based on shifting speed, including 6 manual modes and 5 'automatic' modes. The transmission can automatically select the most suitable gear according to driving conditions.
