Brand new video of the F10 2011 BMW M5 tearing up the Nurburgring (with M3 GTS cameo)

[tyler9595]

I'd rather have the e90 m3...and pocket the extra $20k or whatever.

For me, the F10's look great head on, but the long overhangs make it look a buick when viewed from the side...plus that body is rolling like crazy.

Does the M stand for "meh"?

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by Boost Gomez

Looks and handles great around the track but the sound doesn't compare to the V10 symphony of the E60 M5.

+10000

I've been spoiled by the E60

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(not stock, but still... )

[Hasek9339]

oooohhhhhhh aaaaahhhhhhh

I hope to have one of those some day!!!

[HondaGoneRogue]

I would take the M5 over the E90. But that E92 GTS was pure sex. Thta's the real highlight of that clip . Too bad Americans don't value it's qualities, or we could have had it here.

[330CIZHP]

End an era right there.

Every video of the M3 GTS is more amazing than the previous. I am thoroughly convinced that this car is as hardcore as the E46 M3 CSL. Actually more hardcore. I wish they had called it M3 CSL. The last of the true M-cars with pure race bred heritage and truly deserving of the 'motorsports' badge on the back.

Now is the time for the steroid-fed heavy bland tank mobiles like the X5 M, X6 M, M1 and the F10 M5. Calling these Motorsports derived cars. LOL. That is laughible. More like Marketing-division. .

Originally Posted by marcel b

to enjoy the amazing sound of that V8 in the M3 GTS

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[GewoW]

Originally Posted by TK-421

+10000

I've been spoiled by the E60

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(not stock, but still... )

Srry but...

[SpencerM3]

Amazing!

[deshields]

Originally Posted by tyler9595

I'd rather have the e90 m3...and pocket the extra $20k or whatever.

For me, the F10's look great head on, but the long overhangs make it look a buick when viewed from the side...plus that body is rolling like crazy.

Does the M stand for "meh"?

Have you actually seen an F10 in person? Ive seen it twice already and it doesnt have long overhangs at all. Looks aside, I dont think any of us can comment on the handling from a video until we drive the car.

M does not stand for "meh", every successive M car has been better then the one before it and this car isnt out yet so I dont think anyone can say its not as good as the E60 yet.

[330CIZHP]

So that means, so far the 5700 lbs heavy goliath of a tank called X5 M is the best M car so far and the E30 M3 is the most "inferior" M car.

Yeah right! M does not stand for "motorsports" anymore. It stands for "marketing".

Originally Posted by deshields

M does not stand for "meh", every successive M car has been better then the one before it and this car isnt out yet so I dont think anyone can say its not as good as the E60 yet.

[deshields]

Originally Posted by 330CIZHP

So that means, so far the 5700 lbs heavy goliath of a tank called X5 M is the best M car so far and the E30 M3 is the most "inferior" M car.

Yeah right! M does not stand for "motorsports" anymore. It stands for "marketing".

Ok lets use our brains here. Compare apples to apples, noone is comparing an X5 M to an E30 M3, thats a bit of a stretch.

"every successive M car has been better then the one before it and this car isnt out yet so I dont think anyone can say its not as good as the E60 yet."

Successive meaning next generation. So when you compare M3 the generations are E30-> E36->E46->E90. Comparing an M5 would be to compare an E34->E39->E60->F10. And so on. Trying to compare an X5 M to an E30 is as stupid as trying to compare a Z3 M Coupe to an M5. I can't believe i just had to type this out.

Anyways, if you don't believe that E60 M5 > E39 M5 > E34 M5 then I don't know what to tell you.

And Im curious, you say that its an end of an era with this car, do you somehow believe that the E60 M5, E39 M5 or E34 M5 were derived from race cars? And if a twin turbo V8 producing 500 HP is considered the end of an era, then what is your opinion of a silly ~400HP V8 (the basis of so much good) in the E39 M5. Im afraid of what you think about the E34 M5 whoose weight to power ratio is dismal compared to the F10

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by deshields

Ok lets use our brains here. Compare apples to apples, noone is comparing an X5 M to an E30 M3, thats a bit of a stretch.

"every successive M car has been better then the one before it and this car isnt out yet so I dont think anyone can say its not as good as the E60 yet."

Successive meaning next generation. So when you compare M3 the generations are E30-> E36->E46->E90. Comparing an M5 would be to compare an E34->E39->E60->F10. And so on. Trying to compare an X5 M to an E30 is as stupid as trying to compare a Z3 M Coupe to an M5. I can't believe i just had to type this out.

Anyways, if you don't believe that E60 M5 > E39 M5 > E34 M5 then I don't know what to tell you.

And Im curious, you say that its an end of an era with this car, do you somehow believe that the E60 M5, E39 M5 or E34 M5 were derived from race cars? And if a twin turbo V8 producing 500 HP is considered the end of an era, then what is your opinion of a silly ~400HP V8 (the basis of so much good) in the E39 M5. Im afraid of what you think about the E34 M5 whoose weight to power ratio is dismal compared to the F10

I agree with you that they're getting better all around with every successive model, but at the same time driver involvement and that true driving experience is becoming less of a priority. Hence why I prefer the E46 M3 over the E9X M3.

[wilstave]

Originally Posted by GewoW

Shit loads of body roll and doesn't sound too hot - sounds more American than European...

Oh well - I'm sure it'll look the part though

I unfortunately agree, but I doubt this will be end product, looks way to shaky on corners. I hope they just muffled the exhaust or something to keep the birds chirping....fack I hope so

[BMW269]

If the M5 has too long overhangs, then get an RS6. If M stands for Marketing, then get get RS that stands for Rennsport.

[M3 Montreal]

Originally Posted by MarkE90M3

Well, as many of you know the new F10 5-Series is a big hit around the world making its way into customer hands slowly but surely. So naturally, the next big thing on the horizon is this F10 M5 that we've all been musing about. I'll let the video and the engine noise do the talking... BTW don't forget to check out our complete M5 coverage here: http://www.bimmerpost.com/m5/

It sounded great until the M3 went by... WAY better sound on the M3. It's really hard to beat the sound of the high revving engine in the M3 and Im not being biased.

[aCP]

Originally Posted by LSs1Power

That LSD didn't seem to work. The inside tire was spinning! The M5 reminded me of the RS6 sound

Dont think so as RS6 is V10 Bi-Turbo.

[schnell325]

Wow.....if the numbers are right, time to start saving for a deposit! WOW!!!

[footie]

For a FI engine is sound quite nice, sure some FI engined cars sound even better and especially so if they are N/A but is that really the point when the car in question is to serve the dual role of sports saloon and luxury freight train.

My only concern was the ease with which it lite up the rear wheel (note singular), this so much reminded me of all the mighty AMGs. So I am starting to again question whether this much power is a wise more for BMW without the move to include awd.

[BMW269]

Originally Posted by footie

...some FI engined cars sound even better...

To which ones are you referring? S4? RS6? TT-RS? 911 Turbo? GT-R? MP4-12C? F40?

[footie]

Originally Posted by Levi

To which ones are you referring? S4? RS6? TT-RS? 911 Turbo? GT-R? MP4-12C? F40?

For me the RS6 and TT-RS are two of the sweetest sounding FI engine around, the GTR doesn't do it for me and neither does the 911 Turbo. As for the F40 or MP4-12C, without hearing them in person I wouldn't want to dismiss their note but with that said the McLaren does sound the closest to a proper race FI car that I have heard.

Anyway it's not always about volume but about quality of the note.

[dhoggm3]

Wow.

[uhn2000]

I say wait till the final product to judge. I have a good feeling they will nail it...

P.S. Nice videos.

[positiveions]

I'll just wait for the final product. don't want to speculate