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I would not put my money on the M Division starting with the same basic engine - it's not how M has operated up to now.
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If new M5 come in V8 Twin Turbo, even though come with VTG (Variable Turbine Geometry). Will it be hard to distinguish between 550 and M5. Consumer of this class of vehicle, respect and advance technology is very important, they may want to have some more differences. I wish new M5 will be unveiled soon. |
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From what I've read it's going to be the new TT v8 found in the x5 and x6m, specs are around 550hp.
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11-26-2009, 11:36 PM | #8 |
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+1. 555HP and 550 ft. lbs. of torque. This engine will be put into the M5.
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11-27-2009, 12:29 PM | #12 |
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This has probably been brought up before, but what makes me nervous is having the turbos sitting in the valley like that. Heat (and the motor's reliability/longevity) is going to be an issue.
I really like the new F10, and I think the M5 will finally bring me back to BMW. But I'll still wait until 2012 and watch the bugs get ironed out (I just personally never like to buy first year models.) |
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11-27-2009, 07:24 PM | #13 |
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12-05-2009, 09:53 AM | #14 |
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I've been waiting to see the official announcement about the 5 series, and the M5, etc. Like many others, I think they will be great cars. Unfortunately, as I told my local dealer, I won't be buying a 5 due to BMW's insistence on the turbo thing. (Commie Libs) I know that I'm probably a red-neck southerner who couldn't care less about fuel economy, emissions, etc., but I like naturally aspirated cars. I drive my cars in excess of 150k miles. Regardless of what happens, work will need to be done on the turbos, if not replacement on a car of 150k-175k miles. Further, driving the car in Houston TX heat will exacerbate those issues. No thanks. Though I think the W212 E63 may not end up being as attractive as the M5, it is normally aspirated, at least for a couple more years. (I know that MB is headed to turbos in the next few years as well - for the same reasons as BMW) I just thought I'd add a little red-neck flavor to the board...
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