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We've already gotten our first glimpse of the BMW M5 Concept bound for the Shanghai Motor Show, and now we can give up the full monty on BMW's fifth iteration of its world-beating super sedan.In keeping with BMW tradition, the M5 "Concept" is deceptively close to the production model that's set to hit Europe this Fall and come Stateside next spring, but so far, BMW is only telling half the high performance story.Based off the current F10 5 Series chassis, the M5's exterior has been pinched, pulled and imbued with the understated aggression that typifies BMW's M-fettled products. Up front, a revised front fascia houses three enlarged black mesh-covered intakes to feed the turbocharged eight-cylinder and supply the front brakes with cool air. The lower edge of the sculpted front bumper is a pure representation of BMW's latest M models and extends rearward to the aerodynamic rear apron equipped with an integrated diffuser. A deceptively subtle lip spoiler spans the trunk to provide downforce at speed, while M-specific quad exhausts shuttle spent hydrocarbons out the back. Hit the jump to continue reading, watch a video of the unveiling and check out the official press release.The lightweight, black wheels fitted to the show car should be an accurate representation of what's available when the production model debuts. Forged and sized 20-inches at all four corners, each is wrapped in super-sticky Michelin Pilot Super Sport rubber, with the fronts wearing 265/35 ZR20s and the rears coated in 295/35 ZR20s the first time BMW has fitted a staggered wheel setup on the M5.As we've known for some time, the F10 M5 will pack a variant of the X5 M and X6 M's twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 delivering somewhere north of 580 horsepower and a comparable amount of torque. Naturally, power will be sent to the rear wheels, with BMW employing a highly-modified version of its latest seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic to modify shift behavior and speed. (Fun Fact: The last E60 M5 was tested with a dual-clutch gearbox during development but never made it to production.) Combined with the new-for-the-U.S. Auto Start Stop functionality, BMW claims that emissions have been reduced by 25 percent when compared to the outgoing model's V10, while developing more power in the process. BMW claims this new turbo'd V8 is a rev machine and we'll be interested to see how the new M5's RPM band compares to its predecessor.BMW isn't releasing any information on the interior (the concept on hand had blacked out windows and locked doors), nor are they detailing the revised suspension, only saying that the components were specially developed for the M5. One tidbit BMW did divulge is the inclusion of the multi-plate Active M Differential (first fitted to the X6) that independently doles out torque to each rear wheel based on traction, slip angle and a host of other data points.From our discussions with BMW engineers and spokespeople here in Germany, the automaker has taken the (hard) lessons learned from its last M5, gone back to the drawing board and injected this newest M with the best it has to offer. And we should know if they've succeeded well before you're ready to place your down payment early next year.
Well working at MB I can only recommend AMG No, with all honesty offcourse it will be a good car, maybe even one of the best but how will the car do against rivals of AMG and Quattro? Judging the spyvideo's I am very dissapointed in the sound it makes, I loved the E60 V10 howl! Just another V8 now, and whereas AMG can manage to produce a nice rumble from their turbocharged V8s and they can not I don't have a clue..? M3 wise the E46 will always be my favourite M3 and M5 wise the E39!
Best looking super sedan in the market. BMW really improved the 5er. Too bad NA M cars will probably be dead after the E92 M3.
Surprised the new M5 is getting so much hate. I thought you guys hated the last one? Dame Edna headlamps and all? I like the new 5's. Mainly because they remind me of the old 5's back when the M5 version was a straightforward manual V8. I've seen a few that were expertly maintained, and their looks still hold, even if over a decade has passed, and I don't think the last 5 will be able to date that well.:EDIT:That said, I would still prefer the CLS63 over either the M5 or RS6. Mercedes is just way too sexy these days.
Are the production models still limited to 250kph?
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