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2012 F10 M5 prototypes continue to be evaluated and tested on the Ring. The M5 is set to make its world debut at the 2011 Geneva autoshow as the "BMW Concept M5", which would be a near production identical version of the car to show off at various shows ahead of the official production car launch in Frankfurt.

The car will be a 2012 MY vehicle and be powered by a special version fo the S63 V8 that is currently used in the X5 and X6 M albeit with further refinements and increased power output to make this the top car in the M car lineup alongside the next M6.

The F10 M5's debut, launch, and sales schedule will be as follows.

- Concept Unveiling: March 2011 @ Geneva Motor Show
- Official Launch: Summer 2011
- World Public Premiere: September 2011 @ IAA Frankfurt Show
- Euro deliveries: November 2011
- US deliveries: Spring 2012

Photos by Wilco Blok.