The launch of BMW M 5.

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 4: Ali Alghanim & Sons Automotive, the official importer of BMW vehicles in Kuwait, recently unveiled the new BMW M5 at an exciting BMW M Drive event hosted at Kuwait Motor Town.

This legendary model, which features M HYBRID technology, took center stage in a showcase of BMW M’s signature raw power, cutting-edge innovation, and timeless design.

Set against the backdrop of Kuwait Motor Town, the country’s iconic motorsports venue designed to meet FIA Grade 1 standards, the event brought together car enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies to experience the best of automotive engineering and design at the dynamic circuit.

The track venue offered drivers the perfect environment to explore the limits of speed, handling, and precision, at a setting that aligned seamlessly with the spirit of the BMW M5 and provided the ideal setting for BMW M machines to shine.

Attendees were not only thrilled by the powerful performance of the BMW lineup but were also immersed in an action-packed day filled with test drives, heart-racing track experiences, and an engaging display of BMW’s innovative technologies.

The spotlight was firmly on the BMW M5, a car that pushes the boundaries in performance and efficiency. Boasting a 4.4-litre V8 engine paired with an electric motor, the M HYBRID system delivers an astonishing 727 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque. This powerhouse can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 305 km/h.

Pierre Malo, Marketing and Sales Director at Ali Alghanim & Sons Automotive commented on the launch: “The BMW M5 is not just a car; it’s a statement of what’s possible when engineering meets artistry. The BMW M Drive event at Kuwait Motor Town was the perfect platform to showcase the very best of BMW M—the height of innovation, performance, and luxury. Coupled with the world-class track here, this was an unforgettable moment for motoring enthusiasts in Kuwait. The event wasn’t just about cars: it created experiences in tune with BMW’s ethos of offering excitement, passion, and driving pleasure.”

BMW M family showcases innovation with adrenaline

While the M5 was the star of the show, attendees were also treated to a display of BMW’s elite M family, including the compact dynamism of the BMW M2, the aggressive agility of the BMW M3 sedan, and the track-inspired thrill machine BMW M4. The BMW M2 renders that motorsport spirit with its high-performance M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine with 480 hp, capable of producing 600 Nm torque and go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, with power transfer through the M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. The BMW M3 is a sports car icon with exhilarating performance and unrestricted everyday useability, courtesy of a M TwinPower Turbo engine again, but with 530 hp, and highly developed technologies derived from motorsport, such as the M specific suspension with Active M Differential. It accelerates to 100 hm/h from a standstill in a mere 3.5 seconds. The M4 blends aesthetics with all the sportiness expected from a BMW M. Motorsport tech enriches the driving dynamics of the M4, with the output being exceptional performance both on the racetrack and in everyday driving situations.

The BMW XM, a luxury high-power SUV, is where X and M collide in a groundbreaking fusion of BMW M high performance and progressive plug-in hybrid technology. For the very first time, an M vehicle comes to life with an M TwinPower Turbo V8-cylinder petrol engine with plug-in hybrid technology that generates a whopping 748 hp. Its design language is extroverted, while the interior features are luxurious – such as M lounge in the rear, vintage leather materials, and an indirectly illuminated headliner.

The other SUV pair – BMW X5M and X6M – showcased muscle, bold design, and sporty agility in their class .The BMW X5 M takes the Sports Activity Vehicle to new heights with its mix of exclusive M design elements paired with an M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine with M xDrive and luxurious interiors, for a flamboyant and dominant drive. The BMW X6 M is the perfect driving experience for those looking for the best of both worlds. It takes the style and interior space of a premium Sports Activity Coupé and injects it with the power of a sports car, which is made possible with the impressive M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine with M xDrive.

Each of these models embodies the premium auto maker’s focus on perfection, combining iconic design with motorsport-inspired performance, and setting the gold standard for performance vehicles.

For more information on BMW cars in Kuwait, visit one of Ali Alghanim & Sons Automotive’s showrooms orwww.alialghanimsons.com.kw