BMW has released a brand new video dedicated to the new M5 F10. Under the hood of the German super saloon, the first of the M5 Series to be equipped with a twin-turbo engine, lies a 4.4-litre V8 (twin turbo) with Valvetronic and direct injection delivering an output of 506 hp and maximum torque of 680 Nm, with CO2 emissions equal to 232g/km. The car is mated to a seven-speed sequential gearbox.

With such credentials, the performance could only be that of a real sports car: 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13 seconds flat, reaching a whopping 305 km/h top speed with the M Driver’s Package. Fuel consumption is around 9.9 l/100 km, 30% less than the previous model. The M5 F10 is equipped with EfficientDynamics programme, which provides great efficiency benefits and includes, among other options, Stop ad Go system, Active Cruise Control and Brake Energy Regeneration.

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German tuner Hamann introduces its own rendition of the BMW M5 F10. The new package prepared by Hamann makes the M5 even more performing and lavish, modifying its interior and exterior design and giving its powertrain some more horsepower to play with.

Hamann’s technician worked on the aerodynamics of the car as well, enhancing it with such bits as the re-designed front bumper and the wider front fenders, which gain 25 mm on both sides of the car. The wheel arches of the rear axle have been broadened too, making for an extra 30 mm on both sides, while a new rear wing allows for more stability.

Ride height has been reduced by 30 mm, while the suspension set-up has been arranged to improve handling as well as the dynamic behavior of the car. The already impressive original powertrain receives a new ECU and a new exhaust system as well as a few more modifications which are yet to be made public. Hamann is actually still working on the mechanics of the M5, but they said they have already been able to squeeze out an extra 158 hp and 220 Nm. In order to cope with its increased power, brakes and wheels have been enhanced too: the BMW M5 F10 by Hamann rolls on 21″ alloy wheels fitted with 265/30 tyres at the front and 325/25 at the rear.

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BMW has released the first official image of the new M5 F10 Ring-Taxi, the car that can take you around the famous Nurburgring race track with a professional driver behind the steering wheel. A lap on the ‘Green Hell’ with the Ring Taxi is an absolutely outstanding experience, but unfortunately its price has grown exponentially throughout the years, to the point that now you need to book your lap months in advance and spend no less than 216 Euros for it.

Fancy paint-job and stickers aside, the car is basically the same as the latest BMW M5 F10: it is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine delivering 560 hp and 680 Nm of peak torque which allows it to go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.4 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 13 seconds, reaching 305 km/h (190 mph).

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BMW USA released this nice 90-second long video starring the new BMW M5 F10. In the footage, ‘M’ brand manager for BMW in North America, Mr. Matt Russel, gives us a short but all-comprehensive description of the model, reminding us of what makes the new M5 such a cool car. This high quality video is obviously professionally filmed and goes straight to point, it surely makes for a nice watch.

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British magazine AutoExpress uploaded a video on its youtube webpage starring two of the finest BMW vehicles battling against easch other on the popular Cadwell Park circuit, Lincolnshire, a track so challenging that it earned itself the nickname ‘Mini-Nurburgring’, and features the famous ‘jump’ that you might have seen in some British Superbike picture or video.

In the footage above you will see the new Bmw M5 F10, equipped with a 4.4-litre V8 unit delivering 560 hp and 680 Nm, fighting against the equally impressive and also brand new superbike from BMW Motorrad division: the S1000RR, equipped with a 999cc in-line four unit producing 193 hp and 112Nm of maximum torque. Obviously, we are not going to tell you which vehicle won it: you will have to check out the video to find that out.

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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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BMW released a new official video starring the new M5 F10. This high-quality footage shows the aggressive new sporty saloon from the German manufacturer - this time with a black livery - running on the countryside and on a track with plenty of tyre screeching, slow motion and sneaky images of many details. However, its impressive roar is probably the most impressive feature of the clip.

Bmw M5 F10 is powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with Valvetronic and direct injection devolping its 680 Nm of maximum torque from 1,500 rpm and 560 hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm. Obviously, its performance figures are just as impressive: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in about 4,4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13 seconds flat and top speed of 305 km/h (with M Driver’s Package). BMW claims an average fuel consumption of 9,9 l/100 km - which is 30% less than its predecessor - thanks to the EfficientDynamics package that includes start-stop system and KERS.

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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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Great news for BMW M fans who want to row their own gears - according to reports the US market BMW M5 will come with a six-speed manual gearbox, which would follow in the footsteps of the previous M5 E60. After agonising negotiations, it was offered in the US with a manual, and it seems that purist drivers in America still want that driving experience.

The manual option hasn’t been ruled out since the new BMW M5 F10 was revealed a couple of days ago, but officially the new VB twinturbo with 560 hp comes with an M DCT dual-clutch transmission. A manual M5 prototype has been spotted in Los Angeles, fuelling the rumours that this will definitely happen, and while the technology wouldn’t provide the same fuel savings, that’s probably not a priority for purist M customers.

Source | AutoEvolution

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After the first low-res pics of the new BMW M5 leaked to the internet, the company has predictably released the official pics and details of the F10 2012 M5 version. In the gallery you can find more than 120 images of M5 glory, as it gets ready to unleash its new 4.4-litre V8 engine on the world. The new unit has TwinPower Turbo and Valvetronic technology and comes with 560 hp and maximum torque of 680 Nm.

The new M5 will be equipped with a seven-speed, dual-clutch M-DCT gearbox with steering wheel paddles and three different settings of D1, D2 and D3. In manual those settings are S1, S2 and S3 - the latter enables launch control when the DSC function is switched off. There is an Active M multi-disc electronic differential which, together with the DSC, measures information received from the acclerator, tyres and steering.

According to the official specs, the M5 reaches 100 km/hr in 4.4 seconds and 200 km/hr in 13 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250 km/hr, or 305 if purchasing the optional M Driver’s Package (and why not with a sedan like this?!). BMW claims a drastic fuel consumption reduction of 30 percent compared to the previous V10, down to 9.9 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 232 g/km. Efficient Dynamics with start&stop have been employed and there is regenerative braking, too. The M5 dry weight comes in at 1,870 kg - similar to the standard BMW 5 Series.

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Here are the first official pics of the new BMW M5 F10. The images are low-res from Autoblog and come with the first technical details of the new M sedan. The BMW M5 has all the usual styling cues of an ‘M’ model with large front air intakes, 20-inch wheels and rear extractor with paired exhaust outlets. The interior has plenty of M badging just in case the power you’re driving doesn’t let you know it earlier.

The new M5 has a 4.4-litre V8 Twinturbo engine with 560 hp and 680 Nm of torque. The sprint to 100 km/hr should take 4.4 seconds. The new M5 should come with a DTC transmission, but internal sources suggest a manual will also be available. Despite this being the next from the powerful M stable, BMW has also worked on fuel consumption, with this new M5 more economical than the last. German pricing for the BMW M5 should be about 100,000 euros.

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