New Bmw M5!
 

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Quote from the official press release:

This car is a far-reaching concept on an appealing subject: the BMW Concept M5. Such a car could undoubtedly serve as a stimulus and offer solutions for a future series-production vehicle.

...producing around 500 bhp (368 kW) and a maximum torque of at least 500 Nm

Engineers at BMW M envisage the car accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) over the classic distance in well under 5 seconds, the 200 km/h mark being reached in just 13 seconds.

BMW M engineers would not focus on sheer torque alone, but first and foremost on engine power, a sign of effective utilisation of the undoubtedly very substantial performance potential that is available.

Thanks to a superior gearbox solution, the driver can benefit from a completely new 7-speed SMG, a rapid manual gear-shift and, if required, comfortable cruising.

BMW M engineers aspired to achieve the best power-to-weight ratio in this market segment, thereby fully utilising their abundant experience in suspension design.

In addition to a specially tuned Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), a variable M-type limited-slip differential, which we are already familiar with from the BMW M3, ensures optimum driving behaviour in all situations.

The 9½ inch light-alloy rear wheels, manufactured especially for the BMW Concept M5, boast specially designed, extra wide 285/35 ZR 19 tyres. At the front there are 255/40 ZR 19 tyres on 8½ inch wheels, controlled by a newly designed Servotronic steering which is fitted as standard. A reinforced breaking system developed especially for the BMW Concept M5 enables the driver to fully control the engine?s exceptional performance.

Needless to say, the BMW Concept M5 also offers scores of ideas for equipping the car with particularly exclusive and sporty options. Without going into detail right now, it can be said that the special solutions required to satisfy the demanding customer?s preferences in this particular market segment have been realised.

...go on sale during the course of the year 2004. (in europe)

HOT OR NOT?

:thumbsup

HOT for sure
I would hit it

I'd hit it.

damn car... AWESOME :thumbsup

sleak :thumbsup

Sweet!

I dont normally like big cars but that is damn tasty!

Looks like a big M3 :thumbsup

I did hit that... Twice

Gives me another reason to work hard :thumbsup

I got a hard on just looking at the car

130k euro here in holland most probably

thats a stunning $160k...:disgust

I have to admit, that does look Phat...but I also think BMWs are starting to look too much like hondas these days...

I've seen it on the street and I'd hit it.:thumbsup

just saw a picture of the old body-style...I think I still prefer that to the new '04 model

That M5 looks sick!! :thumbsup

I wish I had one of those lol

Love it

not a BMW fan... but looks very very nice!!!

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

I think you have seen a regular 5 series (new model) because the m5 is being shown on Geneva Autosalon for the first time. :glugglug

Not hot enough.. My 2001 M5 is faster

Well it is a DINAN M5 :)


http://www.wwwdezignz.com/mike/M5-02.AVI
Here is a video of mine on the track

Very nice car, got any dates for the UK street date, would love to check out one of those

it's fast, but I like the old design better

It's going to have one hell of an engine, but I like my 2002 M5 better as far as looks. Maybe in person it will be a head turner, can't wait.

this one will eat your old m5.

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittt.... Not even close

I'll spank that new one. Go to the Dinan page and read what S2 Dinan M5 will do and then you'll see what I'm talking about.

:)

Mike, do you have the full header package on your M5? If so, send me a wave file so i can dream of what mine would sound like if I had the ~$11k for the system ;-)

Pictures of release are always looking 10 times better then the car itself . But I like the shape of the back of that bm wich I usually don't

dam that's nice :thumbsup

whats your quarter mile time?

Yea, I got that and the rest of the s2 pack.. its sounds awsome.. here is a cheap video I shot with a picture camera.. not the best of quality

http://www.wwwdezignz.com/mike/M5-02.AVI

looks nice

anyone have specs on whats under the hood?

On stock tires, on a green track with only 2 runs I ran a mid 12.

I was there testing a different car for a magazine shoot but they let me run my M5 twice for the heck of it :)

I'm willing to bet the S2 can turn in a low 12@close to120 with a good driver. The new M5 should be very high 11's or super low 12's at over 120. Shit, I turned in a [email protected] here in Las Vegas in my 02 M5 (STOCK!!!).

your dinan S2 has Peak Horsepower????470 bhp @ 6900 rpm

how could that even crush the new m5 which has 500bhp at 8400rpm and is lighter than your m5?

:1orglaugh

Hot!!! for sure

How for much for the bmw m5??

high 11's is what is said.

11.7/11.8

New one is going to be around $75 to $80K....not much more than the current one sells for :thumbsup

Great car:warning

no doubt about it, the new M5 is going to be QUICK & FAST...ungoverned it will do 190 to 200 easy!

LAMike, your car is SWEET. You have too many toys my man....no wait, you can never have too many:thumbsup