BMW determined to keep M5 sort of relevant with Pure Metal Silver special edition

The M5 Pure Metal Silver (I wish I could shorten it, but I'm not calling it the "M5 PMS") builds upon BMW's already established Competition Package, which gives the car stiffer suspension components, a new exhaust system, new wheels and other bits to aid its handling. Pure Metal Silver features a new paint color, as well -- I'll leave it up to you to guess its name. (Spoiler alert: Pure Metal Silver.)

Also included with the PM...uh, Pure Metal Silver is something BMW calls the M Driver's Package. This changes the electronically limited top speed to 190 mph from 155, but more important, it gives the driver access to a one-day performance driving school in either South Carolina or California. For owners in flyover territory, it's an excuse for a proper road trip.

Of course, this thing's going to cost a pretty penny. A base M5 retails for \\$94,100, but Pure Metal Silver won't be leaving the factory for a penny less than \\$130,900 (plus \\$995 for destination and handling). With only 50 units available in the US, it's going to sell out fast, even if it's charging a \\$37,000 premium.