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      03-16-2011, 05:04 PM   #23
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The yellow sticker on the center console say wheels installed without RDC! Which is a tire pressure control unit.
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I like that big Red "ejection" button. you don't like the passenger, tough luck, out you go.
Massive front brakes. Gosh, what will I do to get this car in my hands.
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      03-16-2011, 05:33 PM   #26
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They're likely both M buttons as earlier prototypes had these labeled as M1 and M2.


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Probably undecided as to which M-mode setup works best which might explain the two buttons on the test car.

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Sat in a queue behind a new 535i and tried to imagine how the differing panels of the M5 would look and came to the conclusion that the M5 will be stunning looking, way better than even the M3 IMHO.
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      03-16-2011, 05:54 PM   #27
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Probably undecided as to which M-mode setup works best which might explain the two buttons on the test car.
Doubtful, remember that M Mode is customizable so BMW doesn't have to decide in favor of one setup.


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      03-16-2011, 07:03 PM   #28
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sexy rear lip spoiler.
this car looks ready!!!
unveil! now! Front and Rear bumpers
I've very interested in knowing if they will air scoops/vents on the hood. Would be cool, but traditionally, the m5 was supposed to be bad ass, yet disguised.
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      03-16-2011, 07:37 PM   #29
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      03-16-2011, 07:55 PM   #30
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I like the stitching on the steering wheel...sexy!
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      03-16-2011, 08:31 PM   #31
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I can't really say it's overly-beastly...
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Where is my carbon fiber roof option???

I have yet to see one m5 prototype sporting the m3 e92 style roof.
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      03-16-2011, 08:36 PM   #33
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Incredible.. wow! Very hot!
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I think that a lot of people may be estimating the HP numbers a bit high. Thinking the DCT is the same as the M3 is also a bit dated as there are other more realistic options to handle the power now.

The two "M" buttons makes little sense unless there is an electric boost from one of them. The "M" button is programmable and key dependent so why would you need 2?

Love the sleeper look. This is a beast.
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Doubtful, remember that M Mode is customizable so BMW doesn't have to decide in favor of one setup.


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You misunderstood what I meant by that, I did know the traditional M-mode offered the user the ability to pick from a different combinations but their button during testing probably served a different purpose.

These two buttons were their 'M' buttons to find possibly to best setup for the car. For example it might be two engine ECU throttle mappings.
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      03-17-2011, 06:17 AM   #39
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Looks great, and those brakes are so big.

But why are the speedometer in MPH, I assume this is in Europe?
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Apparently this is the north american model:

1) MPH Speedo
2) No rear foglight switch
3) Red turnsignals instead of amber
Weird that the black panel is clearly turned off (nothing lit on the fuel gauge) yet the tacho and speedo numbers are still there.

Wish I had this black panel...so much cleaner..

This car is going to be understated and a monster.
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      03-17-2011, 09:43 AM   #42
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Doubtful, remember that M Mode is customizable so BMW doesn't have to decide in favor of one setup.
south, do you think that the production car will offer two M buttons?

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The two "M" buttons makes little sense unless there is an electric boost from one of them. The "M" button is programmable and key dependent so why would you need 2?
Same reason you have two seat memory buttons even though those are also programmable and key dependent. That is, to store and be able to quickly call up two different sets of settings or "profiles" if you will. It's actually a great idea for an enhanced MDrive feature, and I hope it makes it to production. This way you can have, for example, one for spirited street driving, and one for a true track setup. Or maybe one is for wife-and-kids mode with everything set to the most comfortable level, and one is with everything turned up to eleven. Or whatever else you want.
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south, do you think that the production car will offer two M buttons?
Yes, I think so. Mapezzul's comment hints at a possible KERS with a boost button, but I think that was either ruled out alltogether or delayed.


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      03-17-2011, 11:10 AM   #44
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This car looks wider by 2" at the rear!!, I hope it will fit in the garage!!!
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