A look at what BMW Concept M5 is all about

The Sneak peek

BMW officials won’t be very happy with what happened lately. Some pictures of the much awaited BMW’s next M5 have seeped out in the open from a Russian website. This possibly happened at an event that took place in Munich recently. So, all enthusiasm surrounding how the vehicle will look like have taken a back seat. Now all the BMW lovers don’t have to wait for the Frankfurt Auto Show, which was supposed to show the car.

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The car had to be officially unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show this month. But here is a twist! If you think any official details have been revealed, then you are in for some disappointment. You may expect the new Beemer to fetch all its power from a twin-turbo V8 which will pump no less than 555-hp. It is also rumored, that the leaks pictures are of a concept version which has a very strong resemblance with the actual 2012 M5.

First take

Pictures of the much awaited BMW Concept M5 are making rounds on the internet before it could be officially made public at Auto Shanghai 2011. The façade, just like all other cars of this brand, is quite impressive and eye-appealing. It has an artful bootlip spoiler, back apron diffuser and outsized front air intakes. Twenty inch black colored alloy wheels make it look all the more sinful. The Xenon headlights gleam with all their worth giving the front some killer looks.

Just to make sure that the vehicle has maximum steadiness and is vibrant when its speed is pepped up during turns, the car has the Active M Differential. Altered on the North Loop of the Nurburgring are the exclusive suspension and brakes for added performance. BMW Concept M5 such athletic features and attractive aerodynamics will unquestionably leave a lasting impression.

Speculations

It is speculated that BMW M5 will have a torque contrary to its ancestor. It will come with 555-hp, as the car will be powered by a twin-turbo V8. Apart from all this, M5 will come endowed with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This has been specifically altered so that it gels well with the new V8.

The rumor mill

The spy shots of the vehicle has created upheavals across the web. Now I'm bring you some opinions from the top ranking blogs, which, I'm sure, you would like to read.

Egmcartech:

BMW 5-Series, the new BMW M5 gets M-specific looks with an aggressive front fascia, side stance and rear appearance. Is it the best looking M5 we’ve ever seen? BMW M5 will be powered by a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 featuring its Twin Power Turbo Technology. BMW says that when compared to the fourth generation of the BMW M5, the newly developed engine has a significantly increased output level, while at the same time lowering previous fuel consumption and emission levels by at least 25 percent.

Porhomme:

BMW has finally lifted the 2012 M5 Concept’s veil, showcasing a monstrous sports car with luxurious detailing to match. Based on the new BMW 5-Series, the new BMW M5 gets M-specific looks with an aggressive front fascia, side stance and rear appearance.

Allworldcars:

After all the spy shots, spy videos and a short leak over the weekend, we are getting closer to the fifth-generation BMW M5 with the new BMW Concept M5 (which is basically the near-series next M5). Based on the new BMW 5-Series, the new BMW M5 gets M-specific looks with an aggressive front fascia, side stance and rear appearance. Is it the best looking M5 we’ve ever seen?

Nextcars:

Based on the new BMW 5-Series, the new BMW M5 gets M-specific looks with an aggressive front fascia, side stance and rear appearance. Is it the best looking M5 we’ve every seen? Power is transferred to the rear-wheels through a 7-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic. The double-clutch gearbox, which was specifically tuned to the new V8 engine’s performance numbers, offers extremely fast gear shifting and precise gear selection. While official output and performance numbers have yet to be released, we know it will be somewhere north of 580-hp and will send the new BMW M5 from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds.

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BMW Concept M5