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BMW M5 Green Hell Nurburgring video
Unfortunately we weren’t among the lucky guests of the BMW M5 Nurburgring “fly and drive” Grenn Hell test drive event of the new M5, and just to rub things in, here is a video of what the chosen enjoyed - helicopter rides, a little drive in the M5 before heading to the legendary Nurburgring to thrash it out on the track. The conclusion? “It’s an astonishing car.” My only gripe is why ‘the chosen’ were all men (meaning I am the first to candidate myself if they ever repeat this with a women’s only drive….please!).
BMW M5 behind-the-scenes videos
These videos from BMWblog give us a full technical tour of the new BMW M5. After a quick run-down of how electronics have changed, we actually get a look under the M5 and a talk of the chassis updates and the suspension upgrades. From the video it’s clear that the BMW M5 has undergone some significant changes, especially using race car experience - making the body more rigid, the suspension smoother and fixing the axles and struts directly to the body itself.
The video says that while BMW M models might weigh a little bit more than other models, their rigidity and new improvements to steering and suspension mean they actually handle better than the competition. We’re happy to believe them. Check out the video for the full tour of the M5, particularly if the technical stuff is up your alley. More videos after the jump.
New BMW M5 video
In this official video of the new BMW M5 we get some track action from the car and can only conclude that BMW does a mighty fine job with its super sedans. We get to hear plenty of the 4.4-litre V8 get around the track, whose 560 hp and 680 Nm of torque might be too much for the ordinary joe, but on a track ride you can at least enjoy all of them.
The M5 gets plenty of new electronics with a dual-clutch M DCT seven-speed gearbox and Active M multiple disc rear differential. The steering wheel gets an ‘M’ control button for suspension, engine mapping and gear change settings, and there is a new display for the setup in use. With the optional M Driver’s Package, you can take top speed from 250 to 305 km/hr.
New BMW M5 video commercial
From the eerie atmosphere of empty street scenes we thought we were just getting a luxury elegance message in this new BMW M5 commercial. But then the supersedan takes a drive out of the city and we get a brief waft of engine sound as it shows off its sportier side. Still, after the BMW M3 and 1M coupe, the new M5 is definitely the more executive in the M Sport line-up, despite its impressive 7.55 lap time on the Nurburgring.
BMW M5 Nurburgring taxi
Clearly a Nurburgring taxi is not like other taxis. In this case, we get the new BMW M5 F10 model in a special livery which is more than enough to indicate the speed and power of this supersedan. The BMW M5 Nurburgring taxi was revealed at the M Festival in Germany and should start its rounds with Sabine Schmitz in 2012.
The M5 taxi keeps its 4.4-litre V8 with 560 hp and no technical modifications have been made, meaning we get the same performance specs od 4.4 seconds to reach 100 km/hr, 13 seconds to 200 km/hr and a top speed of 305 km/hr. More pics over on BMWblog.
BMW M5 new official video
The lovely BMW M5 in Monaco Blue gets its first official video where we can admire the new supersedan from all angles. In the video we get a number of close-up shots where we can admire the perfectly-proportioned sculptured lines, and then of course the contrast with some high speed driving. The track imagery shows the M5 at Ascari Resort, and we also get a brief look at the new cabin.
BMW M5 new pics
There’s not much not to like about the new BMW M5 F10. The supersedan is a well-balanced mix of sporty but elegant style, with all the performance you could want with the new 4.4-litre V8 engine. It has 560 hp and 680 Nm of torque in a gorgeous package. Here are more pics of the M5 as it gets all atmospheric on us with stark, emotive imagery. If the “standard” M5 wasn’t enough, the M Driver’s Package is also available, reaching a top speed of 305 km/hr. More to come as videos and the first drive reviews emerge.
BMW M5 manual for US
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
New BMW M5 F10 official pics
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.
BMW M5 first pics
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.
BMW presents four new models at Frankfurt
According to reports from Germany from AMUS, BMW could present as many as four models at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, two of which will be Motorsport models. The BMW M5 with its new 4.4-litre twinturbo V8 should be revealed, as should the BMW M3 GTS sedan, meaning that production for Europe at least would effectively be confirmed. The latter should have the same set-up as the GTS Coupé with the V8 engine and about 450 hp, but with updates to suspension and brakes.
Then, we should see the second generation BMW 1 Series appear, with a restyled 1 Series that gives us a longer wheelbase and redesigned interior. And then we should get to see the first glimpse of the new “sub-brand” - the BMW i3. It could be a welcome addition on the electric car market, and the city car could have about 150 hp with a range of 257 km.
BMW M5 video
As we wait for the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show to roll around and show off the new BMW M5 in all its shiny glory, here’s a video of the model whose production version we’ll see later this year in Europe. The BMW Concept M5 video gives us a pretty good look at what seems to be an attractive M Sport sedan. BMW has released only limited details of the V8 engine so far and we’re not sure we’ll be any more satisified after Shanghai, but the production model debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show will include all we need to know for the 2012 model.
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