The car was unveiled at the Gamescom in August 2017, to promote the launch of Need for Speed Payback. The M5 was also shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September 2017. The M5 is produced alongside regular 5 Series models at the BMW Dingolfing Plant in Germany. The F90 M5 accelerates from a standstill to in 3.4 seconds, and to in 11.1 seconds. In imperial measurements is reached in 2.8 seconds and in 6.6 seconds. The standing quarter mile is achieved in 10.9 seconds, making this iteration of the M5 a 10-second car. The top speed is limited to , and the delimited top speed is with the optional M Driver's Package. Despite the added weight of the all-wheel drive components, the weight of the F90 M5 is approximately lower than the previous generation M5. In December 2017, the F90 M5 set the Guinness World Records for "Longest continuous vehicle drift" and "Longest twin vehicle drift (water assisted)" on a wet skidpad, with distances of respectively. The F90 M5 recorded a Nürburgring lap time of 7:38.92 in a test by Sport auto. M5 Competition The BMW M5 Competition model was introduced in August 2018, with power increased to at 6,000 rpm and torque remaining unchanged at between 1,800 and 5,800 rpm. The official zero to acceleration time was reduced by 0.1 seconds compared with the regular M5 meaning zero to takes 3.1 seconds in accordance with BMW. Other changes include stiffer springs, increased front camber, a lower ride height, revised wheels and a redesigned exhaust system with a particulate filter added. In a test by sport auto the M5 Competition lapped the Nürburgring in 7:35.90. Although advertised at (measured at the crank) the M5 Competition in Car and Driver's dyno test showed at the wheels, suggesting a higher output than advertised. Engine and transmission The engine is an evolution of the S63 from the previous generation. With a power output of the new M5 has the same power as the limited edition "Competition Package" and "30 Jahre M5" models of the previous generation, while the torque has been raised to , more than in the previous M5. The transmission is the eight-speed ZF 8HP automatic transmission. The F90 is the first M5 to use a torque converter automatic transmission (compared with the previous generation's dual-clutch transmission), which BMW states was chosen for its durability and because shift times