Next M5 could be a V10
06-25-2009, 12:09 PM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/25/report-...10-with-600-hp/
If it were to get the TT V10, could the one in the X6M be put into the 55X i? Then maybe the base 5er could have a more powerful engine, perhaps the TT L6?
If it were to get the TT V10, could the one in the X6M be put into the 55X i? Then maybe the base 5er could have a more powerful engine, perhaps the TT L6?
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Originally Posted by E60714' post='923806' date='Jun 25 2009, 04:09 PM
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/25/report-...10-with-600-hp/
If it were to get the TT V10, could the one in the X6M be put into the 55X i? Then maybe the base 5er could have a more powerful engine, perhaps the TT L6?
If it were to get the TT V10, could the one in the X6M be put into the 55X i? Then maybe the base 5er could have a more powerful engine, perhaps the TT L6?
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Originally Posted by E60714' post='923806' date='Jun 25 2009, 04:09 PM
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/25/report-...10-with-600-hp/
If it were to get the TT V10, could the one in the X6M be put into the 55X i?
If it were to get the TT V10, could the one in the X6M be put into the 55X i?
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There's a lot of speculation in that article...
I'm betting that the next M5:
I'm betting that the next M5:
- Won't have a V10;
- Won't have KERS; and
- Won't have over 600hp.
06-25-2009, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWPower06' post='923809' date='Jun 25 2009, 03:10 PM
the 535 already exists....
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='923831' date='Jun 25 2009, 04:26 PM
There's a lot of speculation in that article...
I'm betting that the next M5:
I'm betting that the next M5:
- Won't have a V10;
- Won't have KERS; and
- Won't have over 600hp.
You think so? After seeing the X5/X6M I think BMW has tipped their hand. The next M5 will probably have a TT V10, maybe a NA V12. Either way it will beat 600hp. Its gotta one-up the CTS-V.
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='923848' date='Jun 25 2009, 04:42 PM
Its gotta one-up the CTS-V.
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='923848' date='Jun 25 2009, 01:42 PM
You think so? After seeing the X5/X6M I think BMW has tipped their hand. The next M5 will probably have a TT V10, maybe a NA V12. Either way it will beat 600hp. Its gotta one-up the CTS-V.
Doesn't necessarily need more power to one-up the CTS-V. My guess - the next M5's party trick will be significant weight reduction.
BMW is already priming buyers to expect a future M3 with less power than the current model - but much lighter. I think the F10 M5 will be the car that blazes this trail for BMW.
06-25-2009, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='923870' date='Jun 25 2009, 02:06 PM
Tougher CAFE rules, tougher emissions and dwindling consumer acceptance of a 600hp plus car with single digit MPG are driving my thinking here.
Doesn't necessarily need more power to one-up the CTS-V. My guess - the next M5's party trick will be significant weight reduction.
BMW is already priming buyers to expect a future M3 with less power than the current model - but much lighter. I think the F10 M5 will be the car that blazes this trail for BMW.
Doesn't necessarily need more power to one-up the CTS-V. My guess - the next M5's party trick will be significant weight reduction.
BMW is already priming buyers to expect a future M3 with less power than the current model - but much lighter. I think the F10 M5 will be the car that blazes this trail for BMW.
