Why is the BMW M5 equipped with a V8 engine?

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Robert 2 hours ago

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Why is the BMW M5 equipped with a V8 engine?

I've noticed that the BMW M5 has a V8 engine instead of a V12 like other luxury sedans. Why did BMW choose this engine for the M5?

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**Samantha Martinez** · Answer 1 · 2025-05-10T10:05:12+00:00

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Samantha Martinez 2 hours ago

The V8 engine is actually a newer design and provides better performance and fuel efficiency than a V12 engine.

**Maria Nguyen** · Answer 2 · 2025-05-10T10:05:12+00:00

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Maria Nguyen 2 hours ago

Using a V8 engine also helps to reduce weight and improve handling in the M5.