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Old 12-22-2006, 05:25 AM   #1
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Default BMW M5 / 5-Series facelift for 2007

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M5 and 5-Series


Scheduled for spring 2007

While DaimlerChrysler has already launched a restyled Mercedes E Class, BMW ‘s facelifted 5-Series and M5 are scheduled for released in spring 2007.

Here are the first photos showing undisguised prototypes of the facelifted 5-Series during a test drive in Munich. The first photo is showing the remodeled M5 with different air intakes in the front skirt, different headlights and upgraded dashboard and interior design. The standard 5-series is also getting new air intakes in the front skirt, a smoother rear skirt and a new automatic shift lever.

The photos are showing one M5 and various prototypes of the restyled standard 5-Series. The two shots of the interior and dashboard are from our files.

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SPY PHOTOS: BMW M5 and 5-Series Facelift

--although i suppose these are not final yet, i'm quite disappointed at that M5 pic (if that's it) because it lacks any hint of aggression. i'm still hoping though that it gets a massive power upgrade to thwart the upcoming RS6
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Old 12-22-2006, 09:28 AM   #2
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facelift for both 1-series and 5-series will be official in January or possible in the beginning of Februar.

a lot of goodies is coming for the 5-series...
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Old 12-22-2006, 11:26 AM   #3
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? I don't see any M5.

The one on the left looks like just a normal 5 with Sport bodykit. Maybe new wheels (which are pretty), but definitely not a spyshot for an M5 facelift.

One on the right's the 5-series with a new bumper, which isn't a facelift, really. And the wheel on the picture is ridiculous.

Anyways, I don't know if there were more pictures to go along with the article, but I doubt they'll facelift the M5. There's not "enough" of them being produced to justify such move...unless you're BMW...then maybe.
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Old 12-22-2006, 12:24 PM   #4
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^ Maybe so. . . just like they never really facelifted the E46 M3, well, except for the LED taillights anyways.
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Old 12-22-2006, 05:06 PM   #5
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The 5 series is perfect the way it is in my opinion.. hope they don't do too much to the front.
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Old 12-22-2006, 06:16 PM   #6
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Saw one today, don't change it IMO
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Old 12-22-2006, 07:29 PM   #7
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See one everyday as JC says these cars are like pylons hideous but you get used to em after a while. Very true hardly even notice the focus anymore.
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Old 12-24-2006, 05:49 AM   #8
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Here is a new manual M5 on test.
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