2011 BMW 5-Series Spied! - Page 3 - Team-BHP

sidindica · 24th September 2009, 19:31

pics from carpix and worldcarfans

4.4L twin turbo DI V8 from X5/ X6 M expected
quad exhaust pipes visible
observe the huge brake discs with twin pot calipers and cross drilled rotors.
power bulge hood not exactly visible but expected to make into the final production car

Sahil · 24th September 2009, 21:13

The monster in the making! Will be one heck of a machine.

Looks like the infamous halo rings in the headlamps have gone from yellow to white.

Nitin · 24th September 2009, 23:24

The wheels look like they were borrowed from the Acura TL S.

shuvc · 25th September 2009, 03:22

Does the car have formal registration plates? They sure look so - although I have no clue whether those are valid numbers.

But in case it is a formal plate, is it possible to register a to-be-released car?

lamborghini · 25th September 2009, 05:57

Looks like a mini 7 series, and that is a good thing!

GTO · 25th September 2009, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Sahil

The monster in the making! Will be one heck of a machine.

Looks like the infamous halo rings in the headlamps have gone from yellow to white.

I like! Can see more than a handful of design cues from the 7 series (everyone knows of my love for the new 7)! I'm willing to bet the new 5 (M or otherwise) will wear as clean a look as the 7 series does.

In the meanwhile, Mercedes has gone all quirky

srishiva · 25th September 2009, 15:45

Looks long and slim. Hope BMW can bring the magic back as far as looks are concerned. The current gen other than 7 are not pleasing.

sidindica · 25th September 2009, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

I like! Can see more than a handful of design cues from the 7 series (everyone knows of my love for the new 7)! I'm willing to bet the new 5 (M or otherwise) will wear as clean a look as the 7 series does.

In the meanwhile, Mercedes has gone all quirky

This is what the next 5 series sedan will look like from the front. Its different from the 5 series GT pictured below.

aaggoswami · 25th September 2009, 21:29

I think a thread on 5 - series exists :
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ies-spied.html (2011 BMW 5-Series Spied!)

In this post I have posted some data on new M5:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/896978-post11.html (2011 BMW 5-Series Spied!)

14000rpm · 1st October 2009, 07:43

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Originally Posted by jesal

i dont think these tail lamps are final at all. they are temp. for sure. look around the tail. there is more arches to be filled

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Originally Posted by vivekji05

Agree with you jesal. Those tail lamps are not final. The car looks sleeker but I simply love the current 5 especially those eagle eyes. Cant see it being replaced by anything lesser. Praying...

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Originally Posted by aaggoswami

Some more news.

so the taillamps did change through the various spyshots. and I like it. The new ones look good.

hanmust · 10th October 2009, 13:53

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.

Video:

YouTube - NEW 2011 BMW M5 F10 Nordschleife

Source: WorldCarFans.com

flyingspur · 10th October 2009, 22:01

I don't want the current one to die!

1Day · 12th October 2009, 15:03

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

I don't want the current one to die!

why? the current one is not that hot, it was an avg looking thing.

Caramelo · 12th October 2009, 16:07

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Originally Posted by 1Day

why? the current one is not that hot, it was an avg looking thing.

I agree man. i see 5 series like almost everyday. then i one day an audi A6 went past by!. and it looked hot!! especially with those DRLs.

Sahil · 12th October 2009, 19:15

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

I don't want the current one to die!

I have always found the E60 5 series to be one of the most handsome cars around. (Even before I owned one) And things got better with the last face lift, the rear lights with the 5 stripes look mesmerizing.
I'm a fan of modern design, not particularly bangle's. But also appreciate classic designs to an extent. The e60 was the correct blend- it's young,yet sophisticated. Which is why it suits both me and my father

I hope the F10 betters it !

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aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 3,146	I think a thread on 5 - series exists : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ies-spied.html (2011 BMW 5-Series Spied!) In this post I have posted some data on new M5: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/896978-post11.html (2011 BMW 5-Series Spied!) __________________ Never Dream because broken dreams hurt the most.There is no market for emotions. EVENTUALLY FATE DECIDES EVERYTHING.

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