2012 Bmw M5 Active Sound Design: engine sound reproduced via the audio system

As you may know already, Bmw recently launched the all-new 2012 M5. The ‘beast’ is powered by a high-revving 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo package and delivers 560 hp at 6,000 – 7,000 rpm as well as a maximum torque of 680 Newton metres (502 lb-ft) from 1,500 rpm. With these numbers, the new Bmw M5 is able to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.4 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 13.0 seconds and has a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h or 155 mph. If you want more, Bmw offers the M Driver’s Package which increases the top speed to an impressive 305 km/h or 190 mph.

Now comes the interesting part: the Bmw M5 drivers will be given an even more direct reminder of their car’s performance capability by technology that brings the distinctive sound of the high-performance V8 into the cabin of the car. Dubbed Active Sound Design, this technology was developed in order to deliver an accurate reproduction of the engine’s sound through the car’s audio system.

According to Bmw, “A stamp on the accelerator, meanwhile, prompts an immediate audible response to match the instantaneous – and typically M – burst of power from beneath the bonnet.” These are good news even for the Smart ForTwo owners, because it doesn’t matter if your car is powered by small engine as long as you have an audio system that can bring the sound of a V8. Still, you have to be careful and not to push the acceleration pedal too much in a crowded city.[via : 4wheelsnews]

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