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A preview look at the long options list that will be available on the upcoming F90 M5.
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A few years back, we reported that the current M5 and M6 will be the last to be offered with a manual transmission. At the time, it was ex-BMW engineering chief, Albert Biermann, who said that the reason was low take rates (around 15% in 2012) of the ... CONTINUED
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See and hear the F90 M5 in action for the first time!
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The F90 M5 has been spotted conducting further testing, with less front end camouflage than before. The large air intakes are now visible in the lower front fascia.
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Some updates to upcoming BMW models: New info:740e and 760i are coming as MY2017, and M760i will be there either alongside 760i or as the only 12 cyl variant.X2 is F39, not F47, and for now it's only xDrive28i for the U.S.F34 LCI will be in ... CONTINUED
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We spy the next generation BMW M5 at the Nurburgring! The M5 prototype arrived at BMW's M Test center, and was accompanied by just about everything else in BMW's range of M cars. What makes this prototype the next M5 and not another hybrid eDrive G30 prototype? To start, ... CONTINUED
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As we've shown you in recent spy photos, BMW is currently conducting cold climate testing for its prototypes in Northern Sweden where the F10 M5 has made an unexpected appearance. At first glance, there's nothing unique about this M5, but a quick peak underneath shows the big secret ... CONTINUED
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BMW M has a new boss, Franciscus van Meel, and he recently shared his first public statements with Auto Express on some topics regarding BMW M. AWD M5/M6? Van Meel, the former head of Audi Quattro GmbH, is of course well versed with all-wheel drive, and he seems to be ... CONTINUED
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The rumormill churns for the next gen M5/M6 returning to an all new V10 engine, and the introduction of a X1 M model and M5 Touring based off the upcoming G31 5 Series Touring?
10 years ago
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BMW M president Friedrich Nitschke has now given more hints at a possible all-wheel-drive xDrive next-gen G80 M5, with likely weight reduction.
10 years ago
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BMW M always claims that it subscribes to no dogmas while considering all possibilities in developing new models. That now includes the possibility of all-wheel-drive M5 and M6 models. In a recent interview with Motoring, BMW M CEO Dr. Friedrich Nitschke acknowledges that "I've looked at the numbers and 70 ... CONTINUED
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BMW M CEO Friedrich Nitschke discusses several hot topics regarding the upcoming F80 M3 / F82 M4 and M cars in general. Nitschke answers questions regarding electric power steering, AWD, high-revving engines, and weight issues.
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The F10 M5 LCI model with Competition Package shows off its new power, exhaust, and handling at the Nurburgring. Official details have not yet been released, but the M5 Competition Package is said to be introducing the following upgrades: • HP increase (approximately 15hp) • Top speed increase • M Carbon Ceramic ... CONTINUED
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BMW today announced a portion of its lineup to be displayed at this year’s Los Angeles International Auto Show press days [public days go from November 30 - December 9]. From the exotic BMW Concept i8 Roadster to the versatile new BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride based on the ... CONTINUED
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We had the chance to speak to BMW NA M Brand Manager Matt Russell and BMW M Marketing Director Thomas Schemera at the 2012 NYIAS about many things M. We covered some hot topics/models, including the M5, M6, M3 (current and future generation) and M Performance Automobiles. M5 / M6 Can you ... CONTINUED
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We bring some news directly from the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. We had an opportunity to chat with BMW M President Dr. Friedrich Nitschke earlier today at the show and contrary to earlier reports from BMW insider SCOTT26, Dr. Nitschke ruled out M versions of the current X3 or Z4 ... CONTINUED
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Happy New Year to the entire BIMMERPOST community! As we cross over to a new year it's a fitting time for a recap of the past year. It was an amazing year for BMW, with the company hitting sales records and many new important models making their debuts. 2012 should ... CONTINUED
12 years ago
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It's been several months since we last discussed the topic of an all wheel drive M5. The last update we posted was news from Autocar claiming that an AWD version of the M5 had been approved. Speaking at the new M5's press launch in Spain, the F10 M5's project leader, Max ... CONTINUED
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