Spied: 2012 BMW M5 (F10) More testing final images - Stunning Carbon Black Metallic
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Spied: 2012 BMW M5 (F10) More testing final images - Stunning Carbon Black Metallic 
2012 BMW M5 (F10) More final testing images
Well here we have again another next-generation BMW M5 F10 prototype spied testing again in Germany which has lost all of its heavy plastic cladding on the front and rear ends. In its place BMW has plastered their famous psychedelic wrappings. Now we can see the overall design of the bumper fascia, more specifically, the magnitude of the air intake pockets. Just in case you were skeptical of its M5 intentions, giveaway signs include the four round tailpipes BMW exclusively assigns to all current and recent M cars plus the large brakes with cross-drilled rotors all around. This is the first one we have seen in this stunning dark metallic blue color which appears to be Carbon Black metallic with an Oyster leather interior.
As for the engine, speculation has it that the new 4.4-litre twin turbo seen in the X6 M and X5 M with 555 bhp will be used. Not as powerful as the current segment power-king the Audi RS 6 V10 quattro with 571 bhp, however, BMW tends to make up for the power deficiency in driving dynamics. As we lead into the summer testing season spies will sooner or later be able to gather more accurate information about the power-plant.
The full production model will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, while sales begin in November with prices starting from roughly £75,000. BMW has also confirmed of late a X-Drive variant will be available (First time ever for an M-car) so we will keep you updated on any further test mules and developments as they come our way.
