Brown BMW F10 M5 Sports Ceramic Brakes For the First Time - M5POST

southlight · 05-20-2011, 04:18 PM

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Brown BMW F10 M5 Sports Ceramic Brakes For the First Time

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We've spied F10 M5 prototypes quite often lately, but BMW still manages to show some surprises from mule to mule. Here are the very first spyshots allowing a clear look at the F10 M5's anticipated ceramic composite brakes. Yes, you've read this correctly - BMW finally joins the pack and offers ceramic brake discs starting with the F10 M5. We've added side-to-side shots with the brakes as seen on the M5 Concept to point out the differences, including the jagged surface of ceramic and a different drilling pattern with smaller holes. This will be a popular, yet expensive option.

BMW appears to collaborate with several tire manufacturers for the F10 M5. We've seen test cars equipped with the new Michelin Pilot Super Sport while this one wears Pirelli P Zero tires.

The brown-ish color reminds us of Sepang Bronze available for the previous M5 and M6 models. We're not sure if this is exactly the same color or a new variation of it. The side shots give a good look at the bi-color door panels that are part of the full leather interior, a feature carried over from the E60 M5. The front seat headrests appear to be integrated into the seats, a nice touch found in earlier M models like the E36 M3.

The F10 M5 will be powered by a TwinPower Turbo 4.4L V8 with more than 560hp and be mated to a 7-speed double clutch transmission. A manual transmission will likely be available for the US market.

We expect BMW to pull the wraps off of the production F10 M5 during the M Festival starting June 23rd. Stay tuned for more information and check out our previous coverage in the meantime: http://www.bimmerpost.com/m5/f10m5/

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positiveions · 05-23-2011, 03:10 PM

wow... is going to STOOPPPPPPPP!!!

BGM · 05-23-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

wow... is going to STOOPPPPPPPP!!!

also means it needs to stop something very very very fast

Stronie · 05-23-2011, 03:31 PM

Pretty Awesome.....my guess + $6,500 Option.

lasovan · 05-23-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BGM

also means it needs to stop something very very very fast

and/or very very very heavy...

///M 4 Life · 05-23-2011, 04:03 PM

my guess is it comes with it that way bmw wont have to change rotors anymore under warranty

GewoW · 05-23-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lasovan

and/or very very very heavy...

forgot a few more very...

the infamous... · 05-23-2011, 04:30 PM

pampam · 05-23-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M 4 Life

my guess is it comes with it that way bmw wont have to change rotors anymore under warranty

Good point!

samchoi604 · 05-23-2011, 05:20 PM

very nice.. but I'm not a big fan of the chrome on the side badge. Anyone know if BMW will actually keep it that way?

auggiem3 · 05-23-2011, 05:21 PM

What do you think the option will run...$5k? $8k?

jmunro · 05-23-2011, 05:42 PM

Love the ceramic brakes, but boo on two things:

1. The kia looking side grill
2. The back brake. The massive front multipiston calipers look awesome but the back looks out of place and cheapins the look.

muskamatt · 05-23-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

very nice.. but I'm not a big fan of the chrome on the side badge. Anyone know if BMW will actually keep it that way?

likely. look at the handles and the trim. It is that way even on the 5 series M sport.

so hopefully the vendors will pick up on this very quickly.

Singleton · 05-23-2011, 06:13 PM

How come guys who are too old keep driving these M5 mules?

Prissy · 05-23-2011, 06:30 PM

the side grill looks cheap

NavM3 · 05-23-2011, 07:02 PM

The chrome around the side windows and side gills won't make it to the final production. I am pretty sure it will be high gloss black trim similar to current M models in order to differentiate it from regular F10 series.

johnca · 05-23-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blipit

That chrome side vent is HORRIBLE! Really, really horrible!

+1

GOLFFRR · 05-23-2011, 09:04 PM

sweet

BMWBoss · 05-23-2011, 09:59 PM

Very nice...hopefully the F3X M3 comes with this feature...

e39>all · 05-23-2011, 10:31 PM

I'd rather just have an option to make the car lighter, or have more power

Forgive my ignorance, but why are ceramic brakes so great (and expensive) vs regular?

blitz335 · 05-23-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by e39>all

I'd rather just have an option to make the car lighter, or have more power

Forgive my ignorance, but why are ceramic brakes so great (and expensive) vs regular?

They're 25-50% lighter (rotors) than regular steelies. They can withstand higher temperature's of heat and longer. Plus its racing derived so that alone makes it $$

JB335 · 05-23-2011, 10:43 PM

they cant be serious with that side vent

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05-23-2011, 03:31 PM	#4
Stronie Captain Drives: 2009 Silverstone II E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 977 iTrader: (0)	Pretty Awesome.....my guess + $6,500 Option.

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///M 4 Life Captain Drives: Only ///M3's Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 844 iTrader: (0)	my guess is it comes with it that way bmw wont have to change rotors anymore under warranty

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samchoi604 Colonel Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC Posts: 2,296 iTrader: (3)	very nice.. but I'm not a big fan of the chrome on the side badge. Anyone know if BMW will actually keep it that way?

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auggiem3 Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3 / former e46 M3 owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 439 iTrader: (0)	What do you think the option will run...$5k? $8k?

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jmunro First Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 337 iTrader: (0)	Love the ceramic brakes, but boo on two things: 1. The kia looking side grill 2. The back brake. The massive front multipiston calipers look awesome but the back looks out of place and cheapins the look.

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Singleton Banned Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	How come guys who are too old keep driving these M5 mules?

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Prissy Brigadier General Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 3,269 iTrader: (2)	the side grill looks cheap

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NavM3 M-Sport Drives: 2011 GT-R Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC area Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	The chrome around the side windows and side gills won't make it to the final production. I am pretty sure it will be high gloss black trim similar to current M models in order to differentiate it from regular F10 series.

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BMWBoss Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 449 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Very nice...hopefully the F3X M3 comes with this feature...

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e39>all New Member Drives: 09 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: TX Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	I'd rather just have an option to make the car lighter, or have more power Forgive my ignorance, but why are ceramic brakes so great (and expensive) vs regular?

05-23-2011, 10:43 PM	#22
JB335 Banned Drives: 335is Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 1,036 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [3.80]	they cant be serious with that side vent