2013 BMW M5
By Shenron on Nov 13, 2010 with Comments 0
There are reports that BMW is working its next M5 sports sedan and the company is pretty much sure that the new car will be just as brilliant. BMW will bring the first concept version in the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and it is expected that the production version to be there few months later.
The BMW will aim to improve the overall performance and looks of the car with new M5. The BMW M5 will have the new aluminum chassis and a lot of carbon fiber will be used to reduce the overall weight of the car. BMW says that the new M5 produce 25% less CO2.
Like the Concept 6-Series Coupe, the new M5 will also borrow some elements from the next generation 6-Series. The new M5 will have an elegant exterior and a much more luxury oriented interior.
The spy shots we have revealed that the new version has a new production wheels, the meaty looking Pirelli tires and a new shift knob. The interior of M5 featured new seats and a new improved tachometer with reduced redline.
BMW M5 will have the same engine found in the X6 M, i.e. a twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8 engine with an output of 555HP and 680Nm torque. The new BMW M5 will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds and it will have a top speed of 155 mph or 188 mph. an optional M Driver’s Package will also be available for the next M5.
The next M5 will also feature an electronically controlled limited slip differential and Dynamic Performance Control.
It is expected that the next M5 will compete with Audi S6, Jaguar XF-R and Cadillac CTS-V. Dr. Kay Segler confirmed in the month of August that the M5 is on its way, but not for another year or two.
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