BMW is keeping its cards close to its vest as far as the next-generation M5 is concerned, but it doesn’t mean that the creative types out there won’t have a jolly good time in giving their own visual interpretations of what the new M5 would look like.
From what we know, though, the new M5 is expected to have a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo engine that can churn out as much as 580 horsepower.
In addition to that, BMW has given the new M5 some pretty nifty features including a dual-clutch transmission, side air vents, a carbon fiber roof, and a more aggressive aerodynamic package that should make the new M5 even more imposing and intimidating than it’s predecessors.
It’s hard to imagine that it’s been 25 years since the first-ever release of the BMW M5, yet that’s exactly how long it’s been. In celebrating the silver anniversary of BMW Motorsport’s first M5 release, the company took a group of journalists and brought them to the Nurburgrin Nodrschleife for an in-depth look at the long and rich history of the M5, as well as glimpses of what, hopefully, is a sign of things to come.
Among those that BMW featured in their celebration were two fabled M5 cars that came close to being released out on the market, but ended up being shelved for one reason or another: the BMW M5 E34 Cabriolet and the BMW M5 E39 Touring.
In addition to that, the attending journalists were also given a sneak-peek at a one-of-a-kind M5, the E60. As an tweaked up M5, the M5 E60 comes with a boatload of upgrades from its standard-bearer, including a larger engine capacity, as well as a larger horsepower output.
To chronicle the celebration, BMW released a video of the history of the M5, and while the language of the said video leaves a lot to be desired, the footage that you see would be enough for you to understand the illustrious history of the M5.
A series of BMWs recently took to the Salzburgring racetrack in Austria to run a few laps in the circuit. Now, normally this wouldn’t come off as groundbreaking news but these Beamers are not your ordinary BMWs; they all come from the prestigious M lineage of BMWs.
Running down the list of those present, it looks like the M fleet was well-accounted for, including the new X6 M, the M3, the M5, and even the M3 GT4.
Now, we can all sit on our chairs and daydream about the day when we can call ourselves ‘owners’ of one of these mouth-watering vehicles, or we can sit back and enjoy the video. It’s your call,
The top brass from Munich have officially shot down any possibility for a future BMW 7-Series wearing an M badge. That role of a high performance limousine has traditionally been left to Alpina. But apparently, just the other day, spy photographers caught this stretched Bimmer that reportedly "really seems like an M version of the 7-Series." So the question is, what was it?
BMW representatives have said that the M image doesn’t fit in a limousine model, but just a short while ago, they said the same thing about the X5 SUV, a vehicle that is now part of their lineup. So, what’s the true story behind this camouflaged 7-Series.
A closer look at the prototype seen in the photo reveals plenty of M characteristics; like the larger big mouth front bumper and what could be a hood made from lightweight aluminum. If this is the case, and there is going to be an M7, it will most likely be powered by the same twin-turbo eight cylinder found in the BMW X6 M, with an expected output somewhere between 500 and 550 HP.
Check out the link below to see the rest of the spy photos.
BMW may be looking to lose some cylinders in the name of economy. Just like Audi, it seems BMW will drop high-revving engines in favor of turbocharging on its "M" model cars. AutoWeek is reporting that tough emissions standards worldwide and soaring manufacturing costs in Germany are behind the switch.
This reduces labor costs because BMW will be bolting turbochargers to engines that are already being produced on a large-scale. So now instead of producing a small number of V10 engines for the M5, the 2010 M5 will likely get a twin-turbo version of the 4.4-liter V8 that will deliver similar performance. One pleasing by-product of this downsize may be lighter engines, which will lead to lighter cars and better fuel economy.
Now that BMW has given the 7-Series a much needed redesign. Now it may be time to improve the engine department by offering a M7 version.
The top-version of the current 7-Series is the 750i powered by a V8 engine that delivers 407 hp. Later there will be a 760i, but an M-model has not been officially announced.
This matte black BMW Lumma CLR 500 RS was spotted in Abu Dhabi, and it looks much better than the orange version revealed by Lumma last year. Like yesterday’s BMW X6, some things just look much better in matte black.
The CLR 500 RS is powered by V10 engine that delivers 560 HP. Top speed is 203 mph.
Eco-minded car enthusiasts may no longer have to feel guilty for not trading in their M3 for a Prius. BMW is realizing that even the most powerful cars on the market need to get greener. After talking about a V6 turbocharged engines for future M models to cut CO2 emissions, BMW has now announced hybrid-drive is also under consideration.
According to the German carmaker, the current output combination of a gasoline and electric motor is still too low and cannot be used in high performance cars. But BMW is considering using technology from Formula 1 called KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System). Just like in production hybrid cars, KERS uses a generator and battery to store energy during braking. But what makes this system unique is that it’s said to be five times smaller and about five times more powerful than systems in a conventional hybrid.
A BMW source has announced that the future M models may come with turbo-boosted engines. Until now they were coming with high-revolution, naturally aspirated engines.
The first one will be the next M5 that will debut in 2011. It will be powered by a twin-turbo V-8 instead of a naturally aspirated V-10.
"Variations of the twin-turbo, 4.4-liter V-8 that powers the X6 premium SUV are on the test stand and generating "400 kW (536hp) and more of output," an insider said.
Infineon Technologies AG will help BMW develop Engine management systems for future BMW M cars. The Engine management system receives feedback from various sensors located in the engine and meters fuel accordingly.
“We are proud of our cooperation with BMW M GmbH. Our TriCore microcontrollers deliver real-time performance as yet unmatched by any other microcontroller today,” said Jochen Hanebeck, senior vice president and head of the Microcontrollers unit at Infineon’s Automotive, Industrial and Multimarket business group.
The Munich based company offers semiconductor and system solutions for automotive, industrial and multimarket sectors. Infineon’s main task would be to integrate its microcontroller chips into the BMW’s ECU . Its will also provide the required technical support.
Both the companies remained tight lipped on the financial details of the deal. As emission norms are becoming stricter, engines will have to be designed and built to satisfy the regulations. And this has to be done without compromising on the other factors like fuel efficiency, power, torque etc. Incorporation of advanced electronics has helped in this area and holds greater responsibilities in the future.
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