2011 BMW M5: Twin Turbocharged Uber Sports Sedan Spied

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The next-generation BMW M5 sports sedan is said to be due for release in early 2011. But wait, how can we be certain that the prototype seen here is actually an M5 and not any other mainstream version of the 5-Series sedan, codenamed F10, that's expected to arrive in 2010?

2011 BMW M5 Sedan. Well, first of all, the test mule is equipped with the M-division's trademark four tail pipes. Then there's the wider fenders, the massive disc brakes, the 'extra-large' alloy wheels shod in beefy tires and finally, the lowered ride height. Need any more proof?

The current M5 that is powered by a 507HP 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine is one of the most high acclaimed sports sedans in the market providing supercar-like performance and handling along with daily driver comfort and livability, and BMW intends to keep it that way with the M5's replacement.

2011 BMW M5 Sedan. According to sources, BMW's engineers will ditch the current model's 5.0-liter V10 and replace it with a tweaked version of the more powerful, yet lighter, twin-turbo V8 that was introduced on the X5M and X6M crossovers.

In those two models, the compact 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 makes 555 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 680Nm or 501-lbs/ft of peak torque available from 1,500 to 5,650 rpm. In the M5, the turbocharged V8 could flirt closer to the 600 horsepower barrier. In comparison, today's V10 churns out 507HP and 520Nm or 383-lbs/ft of torque.

2011 BMW M5 SedanWe must note though that some recent reports sourced from the UK suggest that BMW may go for for a twin-turbocharged V10 engine generating around 600 ponies.

Either way, power will be sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed twin-clutch transmission, and if we're lucky, BMW may offer a manual gearbox option as it does with the current M5 here in the U.S.

And for those that want a bit more practicality, BMW will also develop a Touring variant of the M5 that should arrive after the sedan model sometime in late 2011.

[lowslowbenz]

Senyor... ganda nyan ah??.... buying one??....

[AG4]

2011 BMW M5 (F10) Nurburgring Spy Video!
Click youtube link: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4vFDzpvnVU"]YouTube - NEW 2011 BMW M5 F10 Nordschleife[/ame]

Thanks to our "send a tip" function a WCF user has sent us this awesome video of the next-generation BMW M5 in camouflage. Internally codenamed the F10, this car will mark a seismic shift in philosophy for the Bavarian marque as it employs turbo technology in an M sedan.

Partly shot at the Nurburgring the clip takes us through just under four minutes of footage. At 00:59 you'll seen a Nissan GT-R seemingly chasing the M5. What a future battle that will be for motoring media. At several points in the video, particularly at 3:17, the turbos can be heard spooling up and pitching quite high.

BMW begins selling the new 5 Series globally in 2010 and the M5 should follow around a year later. It is thought that BMW's 4.4-litre twin turbo machine will also do duty for the bahnstomer but instead of 300kW (408hp) or 408kW (555hp) it will produce something close to 430kW (585hp).

Speculation is that an 8-speed sequential transmission will send all power to the rear wheels with the assistance of an electronic differential. To improve driving dynamics and fuel efficiency, weight will be kept as low as possible using sophisticated light body construction materials.

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[Horsepower]

Problem kasi ng BMW M5, ka-price range nya Audi R8 so deadlock talaga. hehe

[roberto_minosa]

That's really funky camo. Hehehe...

I would get an M5 if I could...'coz it'll undoubtedly fit more chicks than a 911.

[eggman]

Problem kasi ng BMW M5, ka-price range nya Audi R8 so deadlock talaga. hehe

The BMW M5 is way better than the Audi R8 no wonder its selling pretty well...Porma lang yung 4.2 FSI V8 na R8..

[locoroco777]

The BMW M5 is way better than the Audi R8 no wonder its selling pretty well...Porma lang yung 4.2 FSI V8 na R8..

IMHO its just like an overrated beetle on steroids with LED's.....:peace:

[locoroco777]

That's really funky camo. Hehehe...

I would get an M5 if I could...'coz it'll undoubtedly fit more chicks than a 911.

I totally agree with this.....well unless you married that is.... or am I just being too catholic?

[roberto_minosa]

But if we come to think of it, chicks dig coupes...compared to a 911 or an R8, the M5 looks like a dad-mobile! Oh WTF, it'll smoke pretty much every other 4-door.

[eggman]

IMHO its just like an overrated beetle on steroids with LED's.....:peace:

Tama ka dyan!!