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BMW Concept M5 images leaked

BMW has just given the new F10 M5 an invitation-only preview to a select group of motoring hacks. Of course, BMW imposed an embargo on any info and images from that preview. It goes without saying, then, that images of the concept model have now been leaked. The origin of the images appears to be […]

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M5 watch: Testing in the alps

A couple of weeks ago we brought you video of the next BMW M5 (F10) undergoing cold weather testing. Here is a new clip that runs for a long 29 minutes plus. It’s essentially the extended mix of our earlier post. So, sit back, relax and enjoy seeing the F10M being put through some very […]

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Next BMW M5 spied showing off 7-speed DCT

A while back there was a minor scare that the F10-based BMW M5 would be made with an auto transmission only. Recent info suggests that won’t be the case and a 7-speed dual clutch transmission will be used instead. A theory supported by these latest spy shots. That won’t appease slaves to self-shifters completely, but […]

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M5 watch: Snow business

BMW’s latest M5 teaser clip has hit the tube. Unsurprisingly, not too much is given away, but the frequency of material released does suggest the predicted reveal at Auto Shanghai in late April is looking likely. So, for the latest look at the 4.4 litre force-fed V8 and 7-speed DCT take the jump and watch […]

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M5 watch: Pre-production review by Chris Harris

Chris Harris has been given some time in a pre-production BMW M5, internally known as the F10M. There’s a brief video clip for you after the break as well. So what’s this F10M like, then? Here’s what Harris reckons so far: “Is turbocharging a highlight? When it makes a car this flexible and plain accelerative, […]

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BMW starts the M5 tease

You may recall BMW took us on an extraordinary tease with its 1 Series M Coupé, drip feeding info at a rate that would impress a Chinese water torturer. Now they have followed up with this short teaser of the new M5. The good thing for us is that it’s expected the new M5 will […]

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BMW M5 might have a manual box after all

According to BMW specialist website BimmerFile the new M5 won’t be fitted with a conventional automatic transmission. It’s only a bit over a week ago that fears emerged the F10-based M5 might be fitted exclusively with an 8-speed slushbox. Thankfully, the rumour has since been put to bed with BimmerFile quoting a BMW exec flatly […]

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New BMW M5 expected to be slush box only

MotorTrend brings word that the new F10-based BMW M5 (due for reveal in April) is likely to be fitted with conventional automatic transmission only. No manual. No dual clutch-transmission. So, the once hero über-slaoon from Munich will be fitted with a ZF-sourced 8 speed slush box. Disappointing news, it must be said. It’s understood the […]

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BMW M5 concept to debut in April

Word on the e-street says the new F10 BMW M5, complete with a 600hp twin-turbo V8, will make its public debut in concept form at Auto Shanghai in April. A full premiere in production trim is then expected to follow in September at the Frankfurt show. While some may think it’s a shame that the […]

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BMW M5 prototype sounds a bit better now

Back in September we brought you video of the latest BMW M5 test mule undergoing testing at the Nürburgring. Aside from the fact it’s always good to see a new M5 on the way the sound from the car in last month’s video was, well, quite disappointing, really. Never mind, though, as this new clip […]

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BMW M5 prototype filmed during Nürburgring testing

Fresh video of an F10-based BMW M5 being thrashed around the Nürburgring has emerged. The new M5 will ditch the delightful old V10 in favour of a twin turbo 4.4 litre bent eight. A V8 from Munich should sound good, right? Well, not yet it doesn’t. Not in this test mule anyway. It’s expected we’ll […]

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Fresh BMW M5 spy shots

It’s been a few months since we last saw some decent pics of the F10-based M5 prototype. This round of images gives us a reasonable look at the car inside and out. The next gen M5 is likely to be powered by a twin-turbo V8 nicked from the X5/X6 M. These new pics also show […]