BMW E60 M5, the first media pics!

[rachaderua]

humm good one , i can´t want to see it and play it on GT4

[Sir_GT]

Originally Posted by Evo Originally Posted by TT Originally Posted by Evo How come their is no rear wing on this M5 ? Comon, BMW are about style no need for flashy wings What if BMW made these wings standered on all M-Power cars.. it would look coooll.. 8) could the wheel offset be any wores..

Hmmm... I've seen that wing before... I belive the discovery channel showed it during a piece on carpet weaving in india.

[Xploded]

wow nice pics, thanks for sharing them

[altedza]

HERR HOTNESS.

[mindgam3]

I've always preffered the M3 in terms of looks and performance to the M5, but i think this one is gonna be a beast with that V10. Thanks for the great pics

[sentra_dude]

Originally Posted by BADMIHAI The car looks stunning, but I hate the SMG.

I concur.

[ae86_16v]

Originally Posted by SnowboarderTom why must so many cars have the ugly parking aid!? is the right side rear-view mirror tilting down not good enough!? IMO, it makes the rear bumper look soo ugly...

Starting to like this car. . . especially the engine.

But yeah Tom, you should see the new ones on the 911, they absolutely destroy the look of the bumper in my opinion.

For a big car such as a 7 Series, or a S Class, or XK it looks alright. But yeah, it doesn't fit well on this car either.

[HeilSvenska]

Why do they put plastic engine covers? I'm sure it's magnificent engine to look at too.

[schnell318]

Originally Posted by Evo How come their is no rear wing on this M5 ?

On some of the car there is a small rear spoiler, maybe it will be an option But my guess is it´s gonna be standard as on the E39



EDIT: it is an option, just found this:

M5 E60 €74.310,34

999 RHD surcharge 1.800,00
524 Adaptive curve lights 344,83
613 Internet service e-mail weather etc 215,52
616 Online platform technical preperation 431,03
346 Exteriour in Chrome line -;-
776 Alcantara roof lining 1.206,90
465 Thru Load system 413,79
4ME Red brown wood trim 448,28
4MK Olive Carrara Nature wood trim 448,28
(in connection with leather Merino) -;-
403 Glas Sunroof 991,38
754 M rear spoiler -;-
356 Cimate comfort front windscreen infrared 844,83
320 Rear badge removal -;-
606 Navigation system Business 1.551,72
609 Navigation system Professional 2.672,41
508 Park Distance Control 646,55
Full leather Merino 6.465,52
(incl. Wood & Alcantra roof lining)
663 Radio BMW Professional 344,83
672 CD Changer 353,45
676 Hi Fi loudspeaker system 448,28
677 Hi Fi system professional LOGIC7 1.077,59
261 Side air bags for rear passengers 275,86
488 Lordosen seats for driver and passenger 301,72
496 Heated seats for driver and passenger 310,34
415 Sun prot. screen el. rear 258,62
416 Sun prot. screen el. rear + side screens 387,93
761 Sun protect glass Individual 284,48
638 Telephone professional 991,38
644 Bluetooth Mobile phone preperation 560,34
601 TV Function 775,86
319 Universal Garage door opener 198,28

[schnell318]

Originally Posted by HeilSvenska Why do they put plastic engine covers? I'm sure it's magnificent engine to look at too.

It´s not only an engine cover but an airbox too and a very big one 8)

Have a look at this (source Autoweek):

"Another new feature is the M5’s power button. At start up, the driver is given access to 400 hp in a default program, dubbed P400. Depressing the button unleashes P500 and the engine’s full 507 hp wallop along with a more responsive throttle. In P500 BMW says the new car will hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and its 155 mph top speed in 14.9 sec. With its speed-limiting chip removed, BMW says its new sedan will reach 205 mph, although company policy prohibits official modification, even at the dealer level. "

I think it is a pretty neat idea cause you don´t really need 507 bhp all the time but they are there when you need them and this way you could also be able to save some gas and take good care of the engine 8)

I just LOVE this car sooooo much

[Skyliner]

HeilSvenska

Have you ever seen a BMW engine under the plastics? It really doesn't look nice at all. BMW could learn a thing or two here from Alfa Romeo and their 156 GTA. That engine looks stunning!

But anyway that is a bad ass car! But I still think the E39 M5 looks better than the E60. I must say i'm not that big fan of Chris Bangle. But that engine!!! BMW is gonna win the price for best engine of the again.... As they have done so many times in the last couple of years

[mayer]

This car is bad ass; I'm not too fond of the looks, but the performance this car can dish out will more than make up for that.

Considering that BMW added 2 cylinders to the M5, I wonder what will power the next generation M3?

[schnell318]

Originally Posted by mayer This car is bad ass; I'm not too fond of the looks, but the performance this car can dish out will more than make up for that. Considering that BMW added 2 cylinders to the M5, I wonder what will power the next generation M3?

It´s supposed to have a 4 liter V8 developing at least 400 bhb

[bmagni]

now that is amazing. If the SMG on the M3 (sport button on, DSC off) is aggressive and quick enough to make the tires squeal going from 1-2 AND 2-3, then i can only imagine how good the new M5's SMG is gonna be...hopefully they'll implement that new SMG into the M3 (7- or 6-speed)

yup its called SMG Geartronic, its 7-speed and makes gear changes in 50 milliseconds

[schnell318]

Originally Posted by bmagni now that is amazing. If the SMG on the M3 (sport button on, DSC off) is aggressive and quick enough to make the tires squeal going from 1-2 AND 2-3, then i can only imagine how good the new M5's SMG is gonna be...hopefully they'll implement that new SMG into the M3 (7- or 6-speed) yup its called SMG Geartronic, its 7-speed and makes gear changes in 50 milliseconds

Where did you hear that??