Alpine White F10 M5 Spotted. M5 Badge Finally Appears - M5POST

Jason · 05-05-2011, 12:57 PM

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With the production M5's likely reveal next month, F10 M5 FEP-stage prototypes are out testing in force. We bring you the best photos yet of an Alpine White FEP F10 M5 testing on the streets of Germany.

Although there's never been any suspense as to which car we've been spying, the M5 badge has finally been affixed to the prototype, giving it a more final-form feel and signaling just how close we are to seeing the production version.

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Not much camouflage remains on the prototype M5s. The front bumper and rear diffuser clearly will resemble the ones seen on the F10 M5 concept revealed last month, but the center section on the rear diffuser appears different than the concept version (larger photo below), taking on a less sloped/angled design, perhaps to better cool the rear differential.

The mirrors and sideskirts seen on the M5 prototypes are different than those seen on the concept M5 and will be the versions debuting on the production M5. This particular prototype also features a different kidney grille than we've previously seen - chrome outline with black slats.

The new M5 will be powered by a tweaked version of the S63 V8 twin turbo motor from the X5M/X6M, good for more power than the M SUVs, but 25% more fuel efficient than the E60 M5. It will be offered with a 7-speed DCT transmission, as well as an expected manual transmission (perhaps for the US market only). An all-wheel-drive model will also be available at some point in addition to the standard RWD model.

Follow all our F10 M5 coverage @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/m5/f10m5/

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SlammedM6 · 05-05-2011, 01:55 PM

I find it odd that they would put the ///M5 badge on....havent seen that before during testing. Especially when the BMW roundel is still covered up and will be for some time.

This is exactly how I would order the F10 M5, white on red...just like my current M6 and previous M3.

What interior color red is that?

Feco · 05-05-2011, 01:55 PM

Omg! Fantastic!

KEYON · 05-05-2011, 02:05 PM

Very nice..

spritle1010 · 05-05-2011, 02:07 PM

Looks like there is a little body roll there

panicos81 · 05-05-2011, 02:11 PM

aaaaaaah one can only dream...

Mako · 05-05-2011, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlammedM6

I find it odd that they would put the ///M5 badge on....havent seen that before during testing. Especially when the BMW roundel is still covered up and will be for some time.

This is exactly how I would order the F10 M5, white on red...just like my current M6 and previous M3.

What interior color red is that?

Looks like Chestnut to me

Alan l. · 05-05-2011, 02:17 PM

Doesn't seem aggressive enough to me

Elsabor67 · 05-05-2011, 02:35 PM

Looks liek a H.U.D. display on the dash too....

gun6slinger9 · 05-05-2011, 02:37 PM

ackkk i need more money... so i can buy 2.

1. Send one to get a new exhaust that isnt so tiny researched and fabricated right away
2. Drive the other one until the one with the exhaust comes back

one can always dream i suppose

Sean05 · 05-05-2011, 02:40 PM

love it.

Diver · 05-05-2011, 03:00 PM

No more red interiors for me. My last one was was traded in in 1991.

ase2dais · 05-05-2011, 03:01 PM

looks a little tame from its predecessor e60, I guest Modesty is its theme.
I dont know I like the e92 M3 better then, but overall its nice

rjs · 05-05-2011, 03:01 PM

looks great

e92_m3 · 05-05-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spritle1010

Looks like there is a little body roll there

Give them a little leeway man.

It's still a prototype. Once the M5 will be on production, bodyroll will be EXTREMELY minimal or no longer existing on this car.

Looks good though!

wilstave · 05-05-2011, 03:22 PM

I think I just nutted myself

ramyar · 05-05-2011, 03:26 PM

Side grills: uhgg! Hideous IMO.
The rest: fantastic!

SlammedM6 · 05-05-2011, 03:34 PM

I'm curious to see how much a lease payment will be on this car...BMW residuals are killing the monthly payments, ESPECIALLY up north here in Canada. this is going to run at least $2500-$2600 a month in a 36 month lease...and I'm just not sure if its worth that much money.
$2500 x 36 months = $90 000 in lease payments, plus about $10 000 due on signing, you've paid $100 000 already, and theres still a buyout of about $50 000 at the end. CRAZY!

tlav17 · 05-05-2011, 03:37 PM

those side grills are hideous imo

auggiem3 · 05-05-2011, 03:44 PM

Looks great - ready for the unveiling at the M festival at nurburgring. Get on with it!!!!

lm1z · 05-05-2011, 03:47 PM

you know, i really wish they made this car with a hood bulge. functional or not, it would look sooo much better.

Shogun1122 · 05-05-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Doesn't seem aggressive enough to me

I agree. They are testing the M5 in the US too. I saw one with the same camo on and your statement is the exact thing that ran through my head.

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SlammedM6 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 RR Sport Autobiography Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,924 iTrader: (2)	I find it odd that they would put the ///M5 badge on....havent seen that before during testing. Especially when the BMW roundel is still covered up and will be for some time. This is exactly how I would order the F10 M5, white on red...just like my current M6 and previous M3. What interior color red is that? __________________

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SlammedM6 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 RR Sport Autobiography Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,924 iTrader: (2)	I'm curious to see how much a lease payment will be on this car...BMW residuals are killing the monthly payments, ESPECIALLY up north here in Canada. this is going to run at least $2500-$2600 a month in a 36 month lease...and I'm just not sure if its worth that much money. $2500 x 36 months = $90 000 in lease payments, plus about $10 000 due on signing, you've paid $100 000 already, and theres still a buyout of about $50 000 at the end. CRAZY! __________________

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auggiem3 Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3 / former e46 M3 owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 439 iTrader: (0)	Looks great - ready for the unveiling at the M festival at nurburgring. Get on with it!!!!

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lm1z Major Drives: 2012 Mineral White E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,076 iTrader: (18)	you know, i really wish they made this car with a hood bulge. functional or not, it would look sooo much better. __________________ PAST 2002 GGP Lexus IS300 - RMM - HKS - Rays PAST 2007 Black Sapphire E90 335i - BMS - JB+ PAST 2010 Jerez Black E92 M3 CURRENT 2012 Mineral White E92 M3 - IND - EAS - Macht Schnell - H&R - Meisterschaft - CCW

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