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Before ordering your BMW M5 read this brochure

If you think the F10 BMW M5 is something you’d like to see in your garage, then use the presence of inner strength to download this brochure (3.2mb PDF) and peruse all the options. You’ll soon learn this executive saloon speaks the language of a sports car—fluently. Although not English, apparently, as the following statement […]

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Is the BMW M5 really the fastest production sedan to lap the Nürburgring?

The interwebs brings word that the new F10 BMW M5 has set what is being claimed as a new lap record at the Nürburgring for a production model four-door sedan. The time has been set, apparently, by a BMW test driver. The time being bandied about is 7 minutes 55 seconds. That’s pretty quick, but […]

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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: 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 […]

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M5 watch: Do a skid!

The latest teaser video from BMW for the F10 M5 is a real cracker. The footage shows a number of development prototypes in testing at the BMW Autodrome de Miramas in France. There’s the usual wet weather slides and high speed oval runs you would expect; as you can see, the M5 is able to […]

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M5 watch: All-wheel drive model confirmed

Autocar is reporting its earlier rumour that the new BMW M5 would have an all-wheel drive model in its lineup has now been confirmed by BMW insiders. While BMW is yet to provide official technical specifications, Autocar is also stating the F10 M5 will have 552hp on tap from its twin turbo 4.4 litre V8. […]

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BMW M5 Touring rendered

Okay, it is purple and therefore a little bit ghastly—okay, a lot ghastly—but we do applaud Roger Lighterness for his unofficial rendering of the F10 BMW M5 Touring. We can only assume BMW will make an estate version of their new M5 and, if they do, we’ll be wishing one was ready and waiting in […]

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M5 watch: Exclusive customer previews

If you thought the release of official images of the new F10-based Concept M5 was going to be the end of the official teasing from BMW, you were wrong. Okay, we know what the car looks like and Autocar has given us a taste of the performance we can expect, but we still haven’t seen […]

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M5 watch: Performance specs revealed

Ahead of the car’s official “concept” launch Autocar has revealed the performance specs of the forthcoming BMW M5. As expected the F10 M5 will be powered by a 4.4 litre twin turbo V8 sourced from the X5 M. Upgrades to the induction and exhaust system improve throttle response and also boost power to 552bhp (410kW) […]

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Official pics of BMW Concept M5 released

When details of a new car are leaked to the net you can be sure official material is soon to follow. And BMW has played to the script accordingly by publishing 19 images and a short video of its Concept M5. It might be labelled a “concept” but this is the real deal. Some very […]