BMW Is Putting A Ton Of Power Into The 2014 M5

It was brand new only last year, but BMW is already introducing a minor update for its M5 sports sedan.

The changes parallel those being introduced on the regular 5-Series as well as the 5-Series Gran Turismo for the 2014 model year, though unique to the M5 (and the M6) is a new Competition Package that brings the bahnstormer’s performance closer in line with that of its rivals from Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Yes, BMW has finally confirmed that its 2014 M5 will be available with a Competition Package that lifts output from the car’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 to 575 horsepower. The regular M5 continues with 560 horsepower, however.