Why is the next M5 presumed to be G series?

[E90potentialbuyer]

BMW spent a mighty long time in the E series. And now we have the F series cars (at fairly early F numbering). So why is it implied that the next 5 / M will be G series? Just wondering.

[Stash21]

Much greater number model designation these days.

E34 5 series to e39
E60 to f10.

[Boss330]

They used to have much closer numerically numbering before. Today they have a numbering sequence that allows only one model in the same "group".

Before:
E30 - 3-series
E31 - 8-series
E32 - 7-series
E34 - 5-series
E36 - 3-series
E38 - 7-series
E39 - 5-series

New:
E6x - 5/6-series
E9x - 3-series
F0x - 7/5GT series
F1x - 5/6-series
F2x - 1/2-series
F3x - 3/4-series
F8x - M3/M4

They will run out of available series much sooner for each letter designation with the new numbering system. But I don't know why they seem not to be going to use F4x, F5x, F6x, F7x and F9x?

[Ex_Stig]

Also, all prototype models get a designation regardless of whether they make it to production.

[Palomequet]

Don't forget F06 GSC 6 series. Making it unpredictable.

[stealth.pilot]

Originally Posted by Palomequet

Don't forget F06 GSC 6 series. Making it unpredictable.

That was because the F06 (6 series grancoupe) and F07 (5 series GT) both ride on the 7 series wheelbase platform. This is why they are both longer than the F1X cars.

There is a logic. It's not random.

I actually think the new system makes sense. Each chassis has a unique identifier, and each generation also has a unique identifier. It will be a long time till they run out of letters given model cycles run for 6-7 years. They can go a century with this system and add in new models for 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x and 9x. M models will take some of those numbers - I suspect next M5 will be G70. And some of the new Toyota JV sportscars will also take up some numbers.

[Palomequet]

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

That was because the F06 (6 series grancoupe) and F07 (5 series GT) both ride on the 7 series wheelbase platform. This is why they are both longer than the F1X cars.

There is a logic. It's not random.

I actually think the new system makes sense. Each chassis has a unique identifier, and each generation also has a unique identifier. It will be a long time till they run out of letters given model cycles run for 6-7 years. They can go a century with this system and add in new models for 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x and 9x. M models will take some of those numbers - I suspect next M5 will be G70. And some of the new Toyota JV sportscars will also take up some numbers.

It makes sense now.

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by Boss330

They will run out of available series much sooner for each letter designation with the new numbering system. But I don't know why they seem not to be going to use F4x, F5x, F6x, F7x and F9x?

Because they are reserved for upcoming models! For example F5X is for 1 series (F52 is 1 series). Maybe i3, i8 ,...!!!

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

Because they are reserved for upcoming models! For example F5X is for 1 series (F52 is 1 series). Maybe i3, i8 ,...!!!

You are right, F45 is the new 2-series Active Tourer (the FWD model) and F52 is the new 1-series. F55/56 is a new MINI model, F60 is the new MINI Countryman etc.

3rd Gen MINI
F54: Clubman
F55: Five Door Hatch
F56: Hatch
F57: Convertible
F60: MINI Crossover
F58: Traveller



Seems like the EV models have their separate designation though:

i3 is i01
i8 is i12

Good info to find here:

http://www.bmwarchiv.de/e-code/

[Palomequet]

Originally Posted by Boss330

You are right, F45 is the new 2-series Active Tourer (the FWD model) and F52 is the new 1-series. F55/56 is a new MINI model, F60 is the new MINI Countryman etc.

3rd Gen MINI
F54: Clubman
F55: Five Door Hatch
F56: Hatch
F57: Convertible
F60: MINI Crossover
F58: Traveller



Seems like the EV models have their separate designation though:

i3 is i01
i8 is i12

Good info to find here:

http://www.bmwarchiv.de/e-code/

Invaluable info. Thank you very much.

[E90potentialbuyer]

This is very insightful. Thanks guys!