New BMW M5 receives V8 turbocharged engine

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08-23-2010, 07:59 AM

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The M Button adds 100 hp on top of the 572 - 600 hp???

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2012 BMW M5
- 4.4L V8 Twin Turbo
- DCT (7 or 8 speed?)
- Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS)
- M button (add 100 hp)
- Around 572 - 600 hp (It does not mention the torque.. I guess around 500-600 of torque)

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08-23-2010, 10:28 AM

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The M Button adds 100 hp on top of the 572 - 600 hp???

Thats not the M button but would be the KERS system...But, there is NO KERS offered on the initial F10 M, its a TBD as to when/if it actually makes it to a production car, so its just wishful thinking at this point.