BMW F10 M5 - An athlete in the making

[M5POWER]

The 2012 BMW M5 has finally reached the final stage of testing. The concept is rumoured to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next March and the full production product in September.

Based on the first picture, all I can tell is the usual BMW M fascia which shows the aggressive front-end which includes the usual aggressive bumper and large air intake. The hood features the same sporty look with concave and convex shapes, the V-forming creases that enhance its sportiness.

That Audi says, ''Owh my, I am sooo going down this time :nervous:..''. That eyelid looks really aggresive!

As usual, BMW M quad exhaust pipes and the wider rear fenders visually enhance the M5’s road presence.

The BMW M rear boot-lid spoiler...

The brakes, bigger one. That rims as I understand will be the one to present on the concept and the final product. Looks very nice in my opinion...

The seats right there, is also the seats that's going to be on the Concept and may be in the production product. Still equiped with the cheesy Active seat bolster just like in the E60 M5. Sadly, no proper handbrake. All electronic

The interior, dashboard and stuffs. Owh, do you see that big red button on the dashboard? That's going to be the next M Button :sly:

Owkey here's a closer look into the cluster. Do you see the RPM gauge on the left with an M in it? Yes that's the RPM gauge and it seems like the yellow strip is around 6500RPM - 7200RPM and redline starts at 7300RPM onwards. Well owkey that's turbo engine... Forget the sound of the NA V10. There was a talk in the M5Board.com forum regarding the engine of this car. The F10 M5 should've been here like months ago as a concept but it has been delayed until next year because of the move to the V8TT and that means, they were ACTUALLY working on a V10TT (unknown power figure) before a late decision to go a step backwards to the V8TT. As for the reason is what we don't know. So as of now, still sticks with the V8TT not the one found in the X6M/X5M but rather a similar one but more powerful producing around 580 horsepower

 

[mizhan]

should be in excess of RM800k when it reaches our shores don't you think?

 

[M5POWER]

should be in excess of RM800k when it reaches our shores don't you think?

I wouldn't be surprise so... The last time around when the E60 M5 reaches our shore, the price was sky high at RM1.2m so this one should be somewhere around there or more by the looks of the gadgets and performance of this car.

Nowadays, you can get an E60 M5 for RM800k but already high mileage...

 

[Eggie86]

Thanks for the post bro. Very interesting and pretty excited to see how the new M5 will look like. It's gonna be awesome! Pity about how much it'd cost here though.

 

[haywire]

I liked that big red button on the dash above the meter cluster.

Looks like you can shoot a missile or some shit with that button hahaha


Or eject the seats!


(Btw I know its for cutting off the engine in case anything goes wrong in the prototype)

 

[ramsing]

I liked that big red button on the dash above the meter cluster.

Looks like you can shoot a missile or some shit with that button hahaha


Or eject the seats!


(Btw I know its for cutting off the engine in case anything goes wrong in the prototype)

maybe the red button is for emergencies. like when the girl in the passenger seats suddenly gets into crash position, and puts her head between the drivers legs

 

[haywire]

maybe the red button is for emergencies. like when the girl in the passenger seats suddenly gets into crash position, and puts her head between the drivers legs

I like that theory

 

[M5POWER]

Thanks for the post bro. Very interesting and pretty excited to see how the new M5 will look like. It's gonna be awesome! Pity about how much it'd cost here though.

No problem mate Yes the price...

I liked that big red button on the dash above the meter cluster.

Looks like you can shoot a missile or some shit with that button hahaha


Or eject the seats!


(Btw I know its for cutting off the engine in case anything goes wrong in the prototype)

Indeed that's the function of the red button... How awesome if we can shoot a missile when racing with the flambouyant Audi, Lambo or a Ferrari wet pants Bubbye CTS-V :laugh:

maybe the red button is for emergencies. like when the girl in the passenger seats suddenly gets into crash position, and puts her head between the drivers legs

Oy!

 

[3er]

Red button -
since they are testing the car maybe its a remote engine kill or fire extinguisher switch

Or simply a clown nose....

 

[M5POWER]

Red button -
since they are testing the car maybe its a remote engine kill or fire extinguisher switch

More to Engine kill or Master Shut Down. These cars are unstable as there are a lot of electronics and sometimes the engine is running on some certain condition that could cause damage (You know... point of testing)...

Or simply a clown nose....

Yah right... :laugh:

 

[alpina b5]

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