American aftermarket company Vorsteiner presents a tuning program called VMS specifically designed and manufactured for Bmw 5-series F10. The package includes a lightweight carbon fiber aerodynamic package developed for vehicles already equipped with the factory M Tech aero package and consists of an add-on front spoiler, rear diffuser and a rear spoiler. To further complement the new sporty character of Bmw’s sports sedan, the tuner has also developed a finely tuned quad sports exhaust system (which Vorsteiner claims to provide the model with a “Formula 1 car tone”) and offers 20″ and 21″ forged wheels options. Aesthetically, the resulting car is not dramatically different from the standard model, but it surely gains points in terms of aggressiveness and sporty attitude. Click on the ‘Continue reading’ link below to see an official video presentation of the tuning issued by Vorsteiner itself.

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German tuner Prior Design has just come up with a body kit for Bmw 5-series F10, releasing a first bunch of pictures of the new package on its official website. The kit is quite basic and consists of an add-on front spoiler, side skirts and rear add-on spoiler with integrated diffuser that fit all Bmw 5-Series F10 standard models with the exception of the M5 and those models with the original M-Sport Package installed. These are the components that are officially enlisted as part of the bodykit according to Prior Design, but on these pictures we also see a little carbon fiber roof spoiler and a different exhaust system with two pairs of mufflers that would have us believe that Prior Design is also working on a more ‘consistent’ tuning program for the model. We just haveto wait and see.

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Our mates from Autoblog.it alerted us about this juicy one-minute long video starring the new Bmw M5 F10 - this time in a captivating white livery - dancing on the wet sand of an evocative beach of some undisclosed location. Behind the steering wheel, engineer, suspension specialist and race driver Wolfgang Weber. The video appears to be a promo-clip in support of the athletes that will compete at the next Olympic Games in London, with BMW being an official partner of the event. Sit back and enjoy.

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A version of the new BMW M5 F10 with manual transmission will actually be made available on the American market. Just like the old E60 V10, this model was designed to accommodate a sports automatic gearbox, but in the US - which are the most important market for the M line - there is still a demand for good old manual gearbox, a fact that prompted BMW to make the decision. According to Autoblog.nl, Head of Development for the Motorsport division Albert Biermann said that BMW engineers had to work hard on the new Twin Turbo V8 (delivering 560 hp and 680 Nm) in order to have the manual transmission fitting in. Biermann clearly admitted that the job took a lot of commitment and required a long development, but the outcome is so technically advanced that the solution might be taken into consideration for future projects.

Because of the internal frictions, the M5 with manual transmission will be less effective than the version equipped with BMW’s own 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT-7), meaning that it will be more difficult to control and, all in all, slower. This doesn’t mean that the F10 will be the last M5 ever with manual gearbox but, given the potential of the new generation of automatic transmission, it might as well be. Especially with a new all-wheel drive version in the making and in the light of BMW Motorsport division’s future plans.

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The pictured car is called H35D and is Hertge’s interpretation of BMW 535d. The original version is the most powerful diesel 5-Series model available on the market, thanks to its Twin-Turbo 3.0 litres 6-cylinder engine delivering 313 hp and 630 Nm of torque, but after the German tuner took care of it, the renamed H35D now boasts an output of 354 hp and 700 Nm. Among the interventions performed by Hertge there is the substitution of the whole exhaust system and, obviously, a new ECU mapping.

The car comes with 21″ alloy wheels coupled with Yokohama Advan Sport tyres, while CRFP wing mirrors and distinctive Hertge badges are available on request. As for the interior, the most notable features are carbon-fiber finishing, personalized carmats and aluminum pedals.

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This spy shot would seem to indicate a BMW F10 M5 prototype based on its bulky wheel arches and a quad exhaust with twin pipes on both sides. While the front can’t be seen in this image, the new M5 is expected to have the larger air intakes and aggressive bumper of the M line-up. The spy shot could be the M5 or a standard BMW 5-series parading with an M Sport package.

The future BMW M5 will most likely have a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 with 592 hp and over 700 Nm of torque. We should see it debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new M5 is being developed to follow in the footsteps of the new design language of the 5-Series and could include some added carbon fibre and aluminium parts to keep weight down.

Source | BMWBlog

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If you wanted to know just how you can glam up your new BMW 5 Series F10, check out all the options and accessories in this 5 Series leaked catalogue. You get a look at everything including interior trim, spoke design, baby seats with BMW logos, roof racks and luggage options, floormats and multimedia entertainment. Hell, there’s even a look at snow chains and upholstery cleaner.

The leaked accessories brochure for the BMW 5-series is specific to the European market. This one is in German although another one in English is promised soon. Check out all the optional extras, otherwise known as bells and whistles, in the pics below.

BMW 5 Series accessories brochure leaked

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The BMW 5-Series GT will soon be available in an all-wheel drive xDrive version, specifically aimed at the US market. It should come into direct competition with the Mercedes R-Class, which has been available since its launch date in 4Matic all-wheel drive.

The first available version of the 5-Series GT four wheel drive will be the 550i GT xDrive, which will be available from June. In September the 535i and 530d will also be available with xDrive, and the models are expected to cost about 7,000 euros more than the standard rear wheel drive model.

Source | AutoInternationaal

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Here’s the final instalment in the BMW 5-Series GT production videos, where we see the 5-Series desert testing and high-speed driving before its official debut. To see the previous production videos, including the original design and initial testing, see the first instalment of the 5-Series GT production.

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The BMW 5-Series GT was first presented to the European market at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show. It is now available in the US, and these videos show the design and production phases of the new 5-Series Gran Turismo. We get an insight into both the exterior and interior design philosophy, and get a peek at some BMW technology, including the 3D glasses used to visualise the interior before any concept is actually made.

The second part of the video, after the jump, shows the prototype and testing phase of the BMW 5-Series GT, with all of its handmade parts. Crash tests are completed, and it’s time to get the 5-Series GT out on the track to see how it actually drives. We even get to see how the camouflage works in testing! Check it all out in the videos.

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Local market pricing for the BMW 5-Series has been released with the new F10 sedan starting at 39,950 euros for the 520d with 184 hp. The top of the range model 550i costs 70,500 euros for the 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 with 407 hp. The diesel versions start with the the 525d at 44,700 euros and the 530d at 49,300 euros. Both are equipped with the 3.0-litre, six cylinder engine with 204 and 245 hp respectively.

The BMW 523i with petrol version with the three-litre, six cylinder motor and 204 hp comes in at 41,900 euros. Completing the 5-series price list are the 528i and 535i versions. The former has a three-litre aspirated engine with 258 hp, and the latter is equipped with a twin turbo three-litre, six cylinder and 306 hp. Pricing for these is 45,400 and 50,300 euros respectively.

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After the new BMW 5-Series sedan was released, here are renderings of what the 5-Series touring wagon might look like. Taking the front of the sedan, the 5-Series wagon will share a similar platform to the 7-Series, and should be even more spacious than the sedan.

The 5-Series wagon could appear about 12 months after the sedan, making it a 2011 model. It will likely have a 4.4-litre V8 twin-turbo engine with 400 hp, and a 3.0-litre version with 300 hp. Like the 5-Series, a more comprehensive engine line-up will appear later in the piece with both petrol and diesel options.

Source | MotorAuthority

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