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The future of the M5 will embrace all-wheel drive

BMW M boss, Dr Friedrich Nitschke, says the future of the M5 will include all-wheel drive. However, AWD will be an option only and the M5/M6 will still be available in a traditional rear-wheel drive format as well. Those wanting all-paw traction for their M5 still have some time to wait. “On our cars we […]

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BMW F80 M3 still more than 12 months away

According to an interview with BMW North America’s M Manager, Matt Russell, the next-gen M3 will not debut until next year. That’s because production of the current E92/E93 Coupé and Convertible will remain active for all of 2012. That makes it virtually impossible for the F80/F82 M3 Sedan and Coupé to be released for sale […]

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VIDEO: BMW M5 going sideways

BMW UK has released this promo video for the F10 M5. It’s well shot, the audio sounds good (even though we suspect it’s been enhanced a little) and does anyone ever get tired of watching a car going sideways? Find out for yourself after the break. In the coming days we’ll have a special insight […]

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VIDEO: BMW M5 review by Evo

Chris Harris has already given us a sample of his thoughts on the F10M. But that was before the production version was released. Now that the new BMW M5 is on the streets what does he think? He gives the M5 four key criteria which he says it must improve on to be better than […]

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VIDEO: BMW M5 review by Totalcar

As you are aware the press launch for the new BMW M5 took place a little while back at the Ascari Race Resort in Spain. Like us you’ve probably never heard of the Totalcar team from Hungary before. However, if you spare a little over 7 minutes of your time to watch their video review […]

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BMW M5 tries to open a bottle of wine

BMW USA has released this video of the new BMW M5 on track around the Laguna Seca raceway in California. The video and audio rarely match and, given the location, it’s perhaps not the most exciting result you could think of. But, it’s an M5 on a track, so we think that makes it worth […]

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M550dX: Do you know what this means?

If you know your BMW nomenclature then a car badged as an ‘M550dX’ will most likely make you stop in your tracks and ask, “Would they really do that?” The ‘M’ means go fast, of course. In the good old days ‘550’ would have told you the model was a 5 Series powered by a […]

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M5 watch: Is that the best you can do?

BMW has followed up the official release of its new 412kW F10 M5 with this video teaser. Filmed at the Ascari Circuit in Spain we find the clip somewhat disappointing. It’s produced very well, perhaps even slightly over-produced, but we still want more action, more speed and more noise.

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OFFICIAL: BMW M5 photos & specifications

Just hours after images of the new M5 were leaked, BMW has released a full suite of pics and specifications. A short press release along with a total of 40 pics can be seen after the break. Also available is the detailed 23 page press kit, including technical specs and measurements. Briefly, the new F10 […]

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M5 watch: Final production images leaked

German website Auto Zeitung seems to be the ones who have jumped the gun by publishing official images of the new F10-based BMW M5. Here’s a selection of smaller sized pics for you. Once BMW releases the full sized versions we’ll be back with a 2000px wallpaper-friendly gallery. [Source: Auto Zeitung via BimmerFile]

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M5 watch: It can turn right, really, really fast!

The latest teaser from BMW reminding us they have a new M5 on the way shows the car in action on the high speed bowl at Nardo in Italy. As you will see the M5 is good at turning right, really, really fast.

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M5 watch: Heart of gold

Back when the BMW X6 M was launched we said its only saving grace was the 4.4 litre heart of gold stored beneath the bonnet. Thanks to M5 board we can now get a quick look at the closely related heart of gold powering the F10-based Concept M5. Still with a 4.4 litre capacity and […]