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BMW M5 Project Leader Talks About AWD M5 Model
BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW M5 Project Leader Talks About AWD M5 It's been several months since we last discussed the topic of an all wheel drive M5. The last update we posted was news from Autocar claiming that an AWD version of the M5 had been approved. Speaking at the new M5's press launch in Spain, the F10 M5's project leader, Max Ahme, touched on this subject. Although he did not confirm the approval of a AWD M5 already, he did let on about its very real possibility. As M cars' power figures continue to climb generation after generation and proper traction becomes an issue, Ahme admits that AWD transmissions may be the solution to effectively put down all the power to the ground. Ahme admits that BMW is "thinking about it... If you are increasing power more and more, maybe you need it." However, he also admits that the AWD solution is not without its downsides -- "It's a good idea, but it would add 120 kg to the front of the car – and it's over the front axle." What form of AWD would BMW M employ? Ahme mentions that the company has already studied the Ferrari FF's lightweight AWD solution, but will more likely use a traditional AWD system. M Division Product Management chief Jorg Herrmann also admits that BMW M is looking at whatever means it needs to get the job done, regardless of tradition. "If technology changes over time the character of this model had to be changed and evolve," he said. No worries for the traditionalists, any AWD F10 M5 model would likely be offered in addition to the standard traditional RWD M5. Source: Brisbane Times |
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Id love an AWD M5 especially where i live with bad weather, it would be a great everyday car... And i always said they should get it done, it does take a little bit of the M5 history but i do agree that with more power u might need it eventually...
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I'm all for an AWD M5 (or even AWD M3, for that matter) for people in colder climates, but I disagree with his root assumption that power keeps going up and up. Is it power that needs to keep going up and up, or is it performance? Can't they just maintain current power levels (to keep the more traditional, more motorsports-focused, more fun RWD platform) but increase efficiency, improve throttle response, improve handling, reduce weight, and incorporate new technology?
I just don't think we need to get going up, especially as the continued escalation in outright horsepower has led to some rather portly "sportscars." |
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Your statement is sound on its face, but then you have owners/enthusiasts complaining about lack of power when compared to car XYZ. BMW will never make every enthusiast happy. Striking a balance between the good and the bad is what maintains the fun-to-drive behavior of BMW's more sporty variants. |
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How about this, BMW...
Why not focus on reducing weight? That way, you won't have to cram as many horses as possible to keep up with your ever-bloating cars. That way, you won't have to add even more weight with systems like AWD that go against everything that made you beloved by scores of consumers in order to handle all of that insane power. That way, you can continue to make fast cars without having to come up with some bullshit excuse about "no dogmas" to justify your transformation into Mercedes Benz and every other mediocre car manufacturer in the world. How about that?
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If it doesn't fit into your "no-negotiation" criteria of an automobile, there are plenty of other options. |
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It be cool if you can switch it on and off and if they make it that it will be
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I posted it as a joke ... was not talking to you ... was making a comment to your avatar picture ... I love driving my BMW's PS. My apologies if my post offended you, it was not my intent at all. We need to smile once in a while and I just thought the moment for it was right when I made my initial post to you. I can assure you a troll I am not. Like yourself just another M3 driver without a face. Cheers, Rolf-Dieter
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PS. My C350 is AWD and so was my former DD the Jag x-Type 3.0
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