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04-04-2011, 07:13 AM | #1 |
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![]() ![]() Official: BMW Concept M5 Breaks Cover (+85 Live Pictures and Video) ![]() Today marks the public release of the all new BMW Concept M5 ahead of its formal debut in Shanghai. Now as you may have quickly noticed, the word 'concept' sits between BMW and M5, meaning this car is not yet the full production vehicle. In typical BMW M fashion, first a "concept" version of the car is rolled out to the public, in order to showcase what the car will look like, painted in stunning Chrome Shadow. After this car has been shown to the world, the full production version will then be released (including the technical details). Styling Here is what we know about the 5th Generation M5. Following the base F10 5-Series' intention, this car strikes a more subtle aesthetic look in the M car lineup, reflecting its more mature personality. No extra vents or hood bumps are to be found on the M5, only the performance requisite M front and rear aprons and a subtle rear lip spoiler. In fact, the most striking feature of the M5 is going to be the chrome front fender vents, which have an all new take when compared to M vents of the past. Overall, there is a good visual balance. Q car fans can get this car in a dark color and pass under the radar; those that want to stand out a bit more can dress the car in a bright defining color and there will be no mistaking the M trademarks, especially from the rear view mirror (see image above ![]() Engine The technical details, including the most important one: Horsepower, is still a closely guarded secret by BMW. What BMW does say is that the engine is significantly increased in output level. The engine will indeed utilize a high-revving V8 with M TwinPower Turbos, albeit different from the X5/6 M. BMW claims to have been to at the same time increase performance and fuel efficiency, when compared to the V10 unit in the previous M5. The increase in fuel efficiency on the F10 M5 is up by a staggering 25%. Accompanying this engine is a standard 7-speed M DCT with M Drivelogic and of course the M-specific suspension. M Drivelogic will also incorporate Start-Stop technology. No word as of yet on a manual transmission option. In our interview with Dr. Kay Segler, outgoing M chief, the question was asked and BMW would neither confirm or deny. M Differential BMW makes note to remind us that the M5 has been tested and tuned on the Nurburgring, as we know, thats what makes our BMW's drive the way we like them to. For the M5, a special Active M Differential was developed to optimize vehicle stability using targeted variation of locking torque between the right and left drive wheels. Active control of the multi-plate lock inside the rear differential is highly accurate and fast. This ensures that wheel spin is prevented even on slippery road surfaces and in the event of differing friction coefficients between the right and left wheels, in narrow bends or during sudden lane changes. M differential is so important to maintaining true M car stability and acceleration. Wheels/Tires BMW has shod the M5 with M-specific double spoke wheels, which are reminiscent of the lightweight pieces used on the X6M, the 20" forged wheels are shod with 265/35 ZR20 on the front and 295/30 ZR20 on the rear, we are still not sure if this is the final tire spec for the production vehicle, but we would assume so. PRESS RELEASE
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Any word on what steering type system it will be using? Hydraulic or Electric assist for this new M5?
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I like it, but I'd definitely have the rear diffusor portion painted gloss black,
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from those pics looks a little nicer, but still not agressive enough!!
twin turbo, heavy car,..i donn't know...i'm waiting for the test drives. the 5 series got beaten by a6 so i am afraid the new rs6 will kick m5's ass!! i really don't understand what the hell is hapenning with bmw!!! |
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The black wheels are a bit turn off for me but I like it overall.
Sex on the wheels ![]() What I would like to see as optional: Chromed lines around windows Carbor fiber side mirrors Carbon fiber roof Any chance of those? Last edited by LaMpiR; 04-04-2011 at 07:50 AM.. |
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The only reason I don't mind the wheels at the moment is because it's in concept form and the black wheels go great with the chrome shadow paint. For the production model I want to see some nicer wheels but if spypics are anything to go by I'll be disappointed. I don't think the 5 spokes suit this car and the multispokes have too many spokes.
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I need to see this car in white with a different set of factory wheels. The concept looks like a modded Japanese car.
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Hmmmmmmmm
I do understand the subtlety, but for some reason I'm still not impressed.
I hope this thing sounds like GOD and the Devil are having a brawl when it comes down the block. IMO in order to save face that engine and the handling will have to be superb. The stance is perfect out the gate, no need for coils or springs. Just have to wait and see... Just watched the vid, noticed the date. So I see it was unveiled, just not us... Great Scott I thought he forgot! |
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The car is intentionally understated . If you go to extremes as some do in effect it becomes a parody of the intended car.
M5 customers like the useability and accessible performance but they do not like the car to be in your face dramatic with application of ludicrous aerodynamics to make a statement. M5 customers since the early E12 M535i right up to the E60 like the actual car to do the talking , rather than let the visuals tell you what it's intentions are. M5 is in essence a business sedan , but it's a business sedan that transforms itself for those that crave more performance and enjoy driving.
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Overall I think it looks nice. Front bumper and rear diffuser looks nice. I definitely like the newer style taillights and overall rear end compared to the previous E60 M5.
Too bad there’s no flare in the rear to complement the front fender flares. I like the 6 pot calipers in front but what happened to the rear?? At least compliment the rear with a 4 pot or even a 2 pot would be nice. Functionally it probably won't make much of a difference but instead it will flow better aesthetically. LOL. Now we need pics of the interior (to see what might be different from the non-M) and the engine bay. ![]()
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