BMW M5 Akrapovic Exhaust

Akrapovic Titanium Evolution Exhaust System for the F10 BMW TwinPower Turbo M5

The BMW M cars are some of the most impressive road cars ever created. The engineering masterpiece in the form of the new M TwinPower Turbo M5 has been a welcome challenge to the Akrapovic R&D department, which is responsible for developing a truly amazing complete titanium exhaust system that offers more power, weighs less, and has an EC approval stamp at the same time.

Compared to the previous generation, the BMW top sedan has lost two cylinders and has gained turbocharging. This doesn’t mean the M5 has lost its pure driving excellence—just the opposite. Add a full titanium Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system and you'll never stop driving. The new Evolution exhaust system consists of newly developed dual-outlet mufflers with exhaust valves, flow-optimized pipes, and a unique cast titanium X-shaped piping section with resonators. The X-pipe, valves, and flange assembly are produced in our foundry. To top off this work of art, we’ve got your choice of either polished titanium and aerospace-grade carbon fiber tail pipes available to choose from. It's an exhaust system so beautiful you'll want to hang it above your fireplace mantel.

The Evolution system lowers the back pressure and gives the M5 more power and torque through the whole range of rpms. It increases responsiveness. The Evolution system offers an even greater difference in weight, improving the power-to-weight ratio. Gains are achieved without removing the catalytic converters.

While developing this system, Akrapovic especially focused on sound. An M5 with the Evolution system delivers a deep, aggressive roar when driven hard, coaxing bangs out of the unique tail pipes when shifting and going off the throttle. To top it all off, the Evolution system is drone free and works well with the M5's Active Noise Cancellation system—just like the valve system, which is regulated through the M5’s settings.
 

Evolution system:

• link pipes (titanium), including custom made x-pipe and resonators
• 2 titanium end mufflers
• Choice of titanium and carbon fiber quad exhaust tips

Hard facts:

• plus 10 HP (at 5950 rpm)
• plus 13 ft/lbs torque (at 5200 rpm)
• minus 27+ pounds