New BMW M5 Teaser - Win a Test Drive!

808speed · 03-04-2011, 03:38 AM

Hope they've been hiding a 10 cylinder turbo

and X drive with launch control

bimmerfrei · 03-04-2011, 05:02 AM

I was thinking about Xdrive too.

Mu Mu · 03-04-2011, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by stega

What exactly is so "new and fresh" about what he is doing?

I just don't see it... He is most definitely not staying true to the M brand. With the FI motors and weight. But the M5 was never all that light to begin with. Still the new M3 is not looking good at the moment to me at least.

The change in philosophy on the presentation of the M-brand. Yes, most die hard fans will complain because of the discomfort in change (i.e: turbo etc), but think about it. A director who deals/presents a product directly to the public...while still being involved rigorously on the production side. Its a first for me quite honestly (from BMW).

In the past....we have had pictures and written data as the only form of speculation, now we get audio visual pre-production info on a product way before its premier.

That for me says a lot about the importance of the M-Brand to BMW. Keeping your stakeholders always informed is a good thing in my eyes...in a way it also helps them to get feedback before the release of a final product, which is a good thing for us end-users.

Just a thought

uhn2000 · 03-04-2011, 08:37 AM

I could watch this over and over again!

Fraggy · 03-04-2011, 08:40 AM

I can't believe how fearful people are of change.

ZED4Mjjl · 03-04-2011, 08:55 AM

BMW are trying the best they can to make great handling cars with powerful big engines that still rock your world when you drive them. I can't think of a single ///M car out there that is a disssapointment within it's class.

Every time something about M cars are a bit different people go up in arms, and time after time they get lauded as best in class. Why? Because BMW M know what they're doing, no matter the restrictions placed on them. Simple as that.

This ///M5 promises to be a monster[/QUOTE]

Agree, the New M5 could stand to lose some pounds but Turbo is the future for economy and power. To me the M5 is a big powerhouse sedan, the M3 is a nimbler version and the 1M fills the departed M Coupe's niche of light and even nimbler. There are now M models for all tastes, even for those who prefer trucks.. That's really not a bad thing despite what the purists might think. BTW I drive a very "pure" M Roadster but also admire creations like the X6M, although I wouldn't buy one.

Mu Mu · 03-04-2011, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZED4Mjjl

Agree, the New M5 could stand to lose some pounds but Turbo is the future for economy and power. To me the M5 is a big powerhouse sedan, the M3 is a nimbler version and the 1M fills the departed M Coupe's niche of light and even nimbler. There are now M models for all tastes, even for those who prefer trucks.. That's really not a bad thing despite what the purists might think. BTW I drive a very "pure" M Roadster but also admire creations like the X6M, although I wouldn't buy one.

docjay · 03-04-2011, 09:52 AM

this...without a doubt...will be an awsome car!!!

beppeM3+123d · 03-04-2011, 10:43 AM

ehm ehm, seems to be the teaser of Ferrari FF to discover the 4WD....

this is an xdrive 100% or probably as in ferrari a new 4W traction with 2 gear one on the front for FWD and on the rear the main gearbox with diff integrated.

NEW M5; TO DISCOVER THE NEW WORLD!

docjay · 03-04-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beppeM3+123d

ehm ehm, seems to be the teaser of Ferrari FF to discover the 4WD....

this is an xdrive 100% or probably as in ferrari a new 4W traction with 2 gear one on the front for FWD and on the rear the main gearbox with diff integrated.

NEW M5; TO DISCOVER THE NEW WORLD!

+1 at 0.46 of the video shows some form of 4WD traction!

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-04-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by beppeM3+123d

ehm ehm, seems to be the teaser of Ferrari FF to discover the 4WD....

this is an xdrive 100% or probably as in ferrari a new 4W traction with 2 gear one on the front for FWD and on the rear the main gearbox with diff integrated.

NEW M5; TO DISCOVER THE NEW WORLD!

Stop spewing BS. There have been no reports of the M5 having xDrive.

deadlyrhythm · 03-04-2011, 12:44 PM

What I find interesting is the winter scene - why is nobody really questioning this? What's an M car doing ripping around in snow? SERIOUSLY, WTF!

sparoz · 03-04-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808speed

Hope they've been hiding a 10 cylinder turbo

and X drive with launch control

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Stop spewing BS. There have been no reports of the M5 having xDrive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadlyrhythm

What I find interesting is the winter scene - why is nobody really questioning this? What's an M car doing ripping around in snow? SERIOUSLY, WTF!

Herr says 570+hp, I really think ^ really have some merit. We are seeing an extremely powerful car on snow - it's not going to do it without x-drive.

For the people who's driven the X5M/X6M - imagine that car with a lower centre of gravity, less weight, more powerful, faster gearbox and better chasis.

F9T · 03-04-2011, 02:55 PM

Winning...

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-04-2011, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparoz

Herr says 570+hp, I really think ^ really have some merit. We are seeing an extremely powerful car on snow - it's not going to do it without x-drive.

For the people who's driven the X5M/X6M - imagine that car with a lower centre of gravity, less weight, more powerful, faster gearbox and better chasis.

So if a Ferrari 458 drives on snow it must have all wheel drive?

The italia MUST have all wheel drive since it's on clear ice.

Help. I'm surrounded by idiots. Until I see BMW tell me it's going to have xDrive(which I am pretty sure it won't). Your speculations are moot.

Frosty · 03-04-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by infantrytroop22

Winning...

THE M5 HAS TIGER BLOOD!

DarkstarZero · 03-04-2011, 03:38 PM

"for German and Austrian BMW M Drivers."

southlight · 03-04-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkstarZero

"for German and Austrian BMW M Drivers."

That's a different log-in. Just click on 'Closed Room' at the top of the page and then follow the 'Sign Up' link. Once registered you can submit your dreams/ideas about the M5. Hope this helps.

Best regards,
south

DarthColin · 03-04-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by iczer34

...sigh...how am I going to convince the wife on an M5? I've already used up all my brownie points on the M3 Euro Delivery.

You can say that it easily carries two car seats and more luggage!!

Robert · 03-04-2011, 10:36 PM

Love to know more about the car, but less of Seglar please.

d3l0n · 03-04-2011, 11:33 PM

Maybe a similar 4 wheel drive where 2 wheels kick in 3/4 gears..

marwan · 03-05-2011, 01:48 PM

what the hell? where is the car? the big guys showed their exotic cars.....what is BMW waiting for?

i would be surprised if they decided to cancel the M5 lol

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