2011/2012 F10 M5 spied in more revealing form (3/4/10) - M5POST

Jason · 03-04-2010, 12:01 PM

The F10 M5 seen currently in winter testing has shed some of its front end camouflage to reveal more of the M5 than recently seen. If you look closely, you can make out the lower front fascia design behind the remaining black tape, which appears to cover the entire front bumper. Other external parts may yet remain preproduction version -- the final hood will likely see a power bulge (a signature ///M feature), the fenders may yet be widened, the mirrors become sleeker, and the wheels will certainly be larger and a sportier design.

See these PREVIOUS PHOTOS for what the final front bumper and wheel design will likely be.

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And these are older photos of the M5 test mule.
If you look closely, the shape of the bumper underneath the camouflage of the car above matches that of the following test mule:

And here's a better look at what may be the production wheels:

More photos of the same M5 test mule:

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Jason · 03-04-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

SEXY!!!!! I am loving it! I am a big fan of the new 5er design!

Me too!

This chop by andyvalencia looks like it might be pretty close to what the front bumper will look like:

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PunjabiM3 · 03-04-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Me too!

This chop by andyvalencia looks like it might be pretty close to what the front bumper will look like:

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That front bumper is pretty much the e9x M3 bumper put onto the new M5. Looks good though, but figured they would change it up somewhat.

SpencerM3 · 03-04-2010, 12:57 PM

Hard to get a read from that, but based on the F10 and the aggressiveness of the E9X M3, I know I will love this car. My next car for sure!

bdardashti · 03-04-2010, 01:21 PM

Does the hood look any more aggressive? Looks the same to me, so I wonder why they still covered it up.

From the previous pictures, there is a power dome on it. I love the look of the M3 hood, but I hope they don't do a power dome on the F10; it would look overdone with the existing lines on the F10 hood. The X6 AH hood looks pretty bad.

skoot3r · 03-04-2010, 02:08 PM

Robo Squirrel · 03-04-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

And here's a better look at what may be the production wheels:

i think those are super light and super expensive BBS wheels. prob not production

Nutballa · 03-04-2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

Me too!

This chop by andyvalencia looks like it might be pretty close to what the front bumper will look like:

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kinan_sleiman2006 · 03-04-2010, 04:00 PM

impressive

Bimmer Nerd · 03-04-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robo Squirrel

i think those are super light and super expensive BBS wheels. prob not production

+1

SV Concepts II · 03-04-2010, 07:56 PM

How do those wheels even bolt up? I mean see the lug nuts but what a strange design.

F10 M5 is gonna be awesome

MCMLXXXIX · 03-04-2010, 08:10 PM

hmmm interesting
how sexy is that matte black front bumper? lol

southlight · 03-05-2010, 01:25 PM

Great pictures!

These style 177 wheels are just being used for testing. This hints at 255 tires on 18 or 19 " wheels for snow tires and thus at a 265/19 front with 285/19 rear setup for regular summer tires. Okay, surely not the most interesting detail about the upcoming M5.

Best regards,
south

uhn2000 · 03-08-2010, 03:01 PM

This is going to be one of the hottest cars to come out of Munich in decades!

Levi · 03-08-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhn2000

This is going to be one of the hottest cars to come out of Munich in decades!

If so, then it will be the next M6 F12.

VIP75344 · 03-08-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

Awesome wheels!
Can you buy those wheels for M3?

Remonster · 03-08-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIP75344

Awesome wheels!
Can you buy those wheels for M3?

Yeah they look like BBS FIs to me, you can pretty much put them on whatever car you want.

southlight · 03-09-2010, 01:56 PM

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Best regards,
south

d3l0n · 03-09-2010, 10:36 PM

omg can't wait

SlammedM6 · 03-10-2010, 01:09 AM

nice!
when can we expect to see the official pics? whats the release date of the new M5?

btw, everyone else notice that the brakes are actually looking good in these updated pics!

vladberca · 03-10-2010, 10:35 AM

Can t wait to see the final product

JulieDriving · 03-10-2010, 08:22 PM

Awesome!

Those M-type front bumpers really make a difference IMO.

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Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,978 iTrader: (0)	2011/2012 F10 M5 spied in more revealing form (3/4/10) The F10 M5 seen currently in winter testing has shed some of its front end camouflage to reveal more of the M5 than recently seen. If you look closely, you can make out the lower front fascia design behind the remaining black tape, which appears to cover the entire front bumper. Other external parts may yet remain preproduction version -- the final hood will likely see a power bulge (a signature ///M feature), the fenders may yet be widened, the mirrors become sleeker, and the wheels will certainly be larger and a sportier design. See these PREVIOUS PHOTOS for what the final front bumper and wheel design will likely be. And these are older photos of the M5 test mule. If you look closely, the shape of the bumper underneath the camouflage of the car above matches that of the following test mule: And here's a better look at what may be the production wheels: More photos of the same M5 test mule: __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
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southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,634 iTrader: (0)	Great pictures! These style 177 wheels are just being used for testing. This hints at 255 tires on 18 or 19 " wheels for snow tires and thus at a 265/19 front with 285/19 rear setup for regular summer tires. Okay, surely not the most interesting detail about the upcoming M5. Best regards, south __________________ THE NEW BMW F30 3 SERIES ALL INFORMATION, PHOTOS, VIDEOS Join the 6MT Club group

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bdardashti Captain Drives: '11 E90 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 977 iTrader: (2)	Does the hood look any more aggressive? Looks the same to me, so I wonder why they still covered it up. From the previous pictures, there is a power dome on it. I love the look of the M3 hood, but I hope they don't do a power dome on the F10; it would look overdone with the existing lines on the F10 hood. The X6 AH hood looks pretty bad.

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MCMLXXXIX wat Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,410 iTrader: (0)	hmmm interesting how sexy is that matte black front bumper? lol

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