Rumors: M5/M6 returning to V10, G31 M5 Touring and X1 M

[Luminor513]

CAFE = no V10, shed a few hundred pounds and give it a 5-7% increase in power over 30 jahre and you have one killer successor to F10 M5.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by hwelvaar

I present you: F80 M3

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by Tonymiabmw

X1 M yuck

It'll sell, at least in Europe.

The rest is interesting, getting back-to-their-roots news.

Nice job, BMW.

[r3dbimmer89]

A TT V10 possibly? In a M5 touring? Damn, I just died...

[Mantii]

We want (that means I want) M2 with S55 twin turbo or V8 NA. Take mo money

[M3 Esq]

V10

[MacOSR]

This may be really good news...v10, CF for weight reduction...this may be the replacement for my E60 M5

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by Luminor513

CAFE = no V10, shed a few hundred pounds and give it a 5-7% increase in power over 30 jahre and you have one killer successor to F10 M5.

Perhaps hybrid assist with cylinder deactivation?

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by clar

That is not going to happen. USA, BMW's largest market doesn't take too well to 4 cylinder configurations!

I wouldn't necessarily say that. Perhaps with the M models being configured in 4 cyl it wouldn't take well. But some of the most popular cars currently are 228i/328i/528i all with the N20 power plant. In fact I can't wait for our 228i to replace our 08 328xi. The 240hp N20 is ten times more fun.

[positiveions]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

They are...

I don't doubt anything anymore.

[///M3Owner]

Soooo does that mean the next M4/M3 will return to a nice V8?

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by solstice

It's the most exciting BMW news in the last 10 years hidden in this thread...if it's a NA unit. Hopefully it's a NA engine, either freestanding or a LaFerrari type of hybrid power unit. Please let this be true. If it's an FI V10 it's just meh, waste of money and weight savings.

Sorry to break it for you but N/A engines are in the past. Turbo/Hybrid is the future.

[Bowser330]

Lower weight due to following same philosophy as F80 and BMWs increased usage of carbon fiber.

Hybrid V10 power plant due to experience with performance hybrid i8 platform. I hope no turbos, they would muffle the V10 exhaust sound that we all want.

and.....

AWD!

600hp 600tq AWD 4000lbs G10 M5

Compare to GTR Nismo:

600hp 481tq AWD 3883lbs (0-60 2.9sec)
http://www.caranddriver.com/nissan/gt-r

[alpinab6]

I hope it's true because BMW sometimes doesn't make that they say. Howerever it would be a great news but BMW , please, stop with TURBO regarding the ///M models. hope the V10 will be atmospheric.
I don't understand why BMW hasn't a supercar. It's unworthy for a such manufacturer as BMW.

[Netwon]

Originally Posted by Twitch Massacre

P... the V10 in my old one was just special. I would love to see another Rev happy 10 cylinder in an Mcar.

I disagree I think the V8TT is a special engine. Especially when it pulls away from those loud V10's.

[cassidysdad]

we can only pray

[SeBaa]

Hell yeah, V10TT sounds great.

For the naysayers here, just search some videos on YouTube about TT Lamborghinis... TT+V10.

M5 Touring... It's about time. M3 Touring, why not? I know this isn't in the topic, but C-Class Touring needs a competitor...

Can't wait for more info on this!

[clbmw]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

They are...

Didn't see this first time around... I know people have alluded to things previously but wow, cannot wait to see what BMW pitch against the 650S, guessing it'll have hybrid too

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

They are...

Hi Scott, as you seem to be "in the know" whats happened to my M6 GC CP?.
It was built on the 8th September and still at the Plant
Did it get smashed/dented?.
Thanks if you can find out.

Uk Bound Chassis No: D87922*

[MI6]

From Webster's online dictionary.......

1ru·mor noun \ˈrü-mər\
: information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true

For all those drooling over the idea of a G30 V10, and did NOT read the first word of the Thread title.


Carry on.

-Bond

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by MI6

From Webster's online dictionary.......

1ru·mor noun \ˈrü-mər\
: information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true

For all those drooling over the idea of a G30 V10, and did NOT read the first word of the Thread title.


Carry on.

-Bond

I think everybody here realize that we are discussing a rumour, not fact...

Also, @Scott26 is more "in the know" than many know (considering how his previous "rumours" have later been proven to be correct...).

For all I know, this might be part of a BMW survey to get feedback from the enthusiasts on preferred engine layout...
And going by how slow the response was here, BMW probably can conclude that this isn't a big deal to the enthusiasts

[vladberca]

Originally Posted by ///M3Owner

Soooo does that mean the next M4/M3 will return to a nice V8?

RS4 has a V8, C AMG will have a V8, BMW M3 with only 6 cyl
They should go back to a V8! It's an M, not a 335/340i!