"BMW will launch the new M5 in 2011, the super saloon variant of the F10-series new 5-series family. Our artist's impression reveals how the hot Five will look at launch next March, after a show debut in late 2010 or early 2011.

We have the full four-page lowdown from Georg Kacher in the latest January 2010 issue of CAR Magazine, but here are some nuggets to whet your appetite:

• 4.4-litre V8 bi-turbo
• 578bhp, 530lb ft
• 155mph limited top speed
• 0-62mph 4.4sec
• Unlimited top speed 188mph

That direct-injection 4.4 lump is the same engine you'll find under the hood of the X5 M and X6 M, but further tweaked by M Division to liberate more power. Forced induction makes it the first M saloon to be turbocharged.

Will there be a new BMW M5 Touring?
Not this time. Dog owners in a rush will have to shop at the neighbouring Audi or Mercedes showrooms for RS and AMG variants. We interview Klaus Draeger in the new issue of CAR Magazine, and he discusses the need to downsize and explains how even the new M5 will benefit from Efficient Dynamics.

New M5 cleans up its act
Yes, even BMW's fastest saloon now concentrates on lowering its CO2. Internal targets are gunning for a 30% drop in emissions and consumption.
Find out exactly how BMW has achieved that and read about the latest Munich developments in active aerodynamics in the latest January 2010 issue of CAR Magazine, on sale now."
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Can't wait for this car!

 

don't know if i really like it. Feel like the M division is going away from its roots of amazing NA motors and going with Forced induction. I feel that the new m5 should have been lighter then the previous model but still retained the v10 maybe with more liters for more power but definitely an NA motor.

 

^^^^I agree bud, but these emissions requirements are forcing their hand

 

Yes!! This car is going to be a Killer - love there goin V8TT, the V10 was amazing but the V8TT will have alot more potential.

 

Not sure if it will sound better than that monstrous v10

 

We can all agree that there will be no substitute for the V10. But manufacturers have no choice, and I feel lucky that BMW is doing all it can to keep M alive. The emissions regs are tough. I love the E60 M5 but it is a dirty car so it was only a matter of time.

Even AMG's glorious 6.2 V8 will be replaced in most AMG cars with FI motors.

If only there were a way to clean up the engines. I wonder if M ever considered direct-injection and other fuel saving measures... probably too costly.

 

Fored induction, especially turbos, open up opportunities for HUGE power gains with very little $$$$

 

Although BMW M has not been known for forced induction engines throughout it's lineup, let's not forget BMWs motorsports heritage. The BMW 1.5L M12 engine used during the 1986 engine was reported to create 1300hp.

This car is going to be amazing. I can't wait for it.

 

I like it but it looks very much like an M3 with some little tweaks (tailights).