BMW M5 (F10) Nurburgring Spy Video

By Thami Masemola
October 9, 2009 8:04 PM
Filed Under: American, BMW, Nürburgring, Spy Photos

Thanks to our "send a tip" function a WCF user has sent us this awesome video of the next-generation BMW M5 in camouflage. Internally codenamed the F10, this car will mark a seismic shift in philosophy for the Bavarian marque as it employs turbo technology in an M sedan.

Partly shot at the Nurburgring the clip takes us through just under four minutes of footage. At 00:59 you'll seen a Nissan GT-R seemingly chasing the M5. What a future battle that will be for motoring media. At several points in the video, particularly at 3:17, the turbos can be heard spooling up and pitching quite high.

BMW begins selling the new 5 Series globally in 2010 and the M5 should follow around a year later. It is thought that BMW's 4.4-litre twin turbo machine will also do duty for the bahnstomer but instead of 300kW (408hp) or 408kW (555hp) it will produce something close to 430kW (585hp).

Speculation is that an 8-speed sequential transmission will send all power to the rear wheels with the assistance of an electronic differential. To improve driving dynamics and fuel efficiency, weight will be kept as low as possible using sophisticated light body construction materials.

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Comments

nederina

October 9, 2009 8:42 PM

The twin turbo V8 revs quite high too, with unusual sound - are they deploying KERS in the next M5?

They're testing the next M5 against the GTR in the Nurburgring? Maybe it's a hint they're working on the xDrive on it too.

This baby will definitely kick the overpriced Panamera Turbo S!

Edited by user on October 9, 2009 at 8:44 PM

joshg_5

October 9, 2009 9:40 PM

I think I speak for everyone when I say that the previous generation (outgoing) was a huge disappointment, especially cosmetically.

But this, this is really going to blow us all away.

Hopefully it looses some of it's awkward bulk. And a Turbo V-8 is just fine with me vs. the "old" V-10.

ovyd

October 9, 2009 11:33 PM

no, you definitely don't speak for everybody... I think that the current generation of the M5 is a phenomenal car in absolutely every aspect, and trust me, I'm not the only one who thinks that

joshg_5

October 10, 2009 12:19 AM

You're honestly saying you think that the outgoing 5-series is an aesthetically pleasing car...?

joshg_5

October 10, 2009 12:41 AM

We all know Chris Bangle was the worst thing to happen to BMW's looks, EVER!

No one was crying when he left...

BMWer

October 10, 2009 1:16 AM

I love the outgoing m5, and personally I thought and still think it looks fantastic.

2010S5

October 10, 2009 2:12 AM

The current 5 is much better than most new BMWs out on the road right now. Nope, you don't speak for everyone. I love the current M5.

McNamara68

October 10, 2009 2:29 AM

well you speak for me, if that's any consolation. i think the previous 7, the outgoing 5, and the current 3 are seriously hideous cars. the new 7 is marginally better, the styling refresh on the 3 (especially with the tail lights), and spy photos of this new 5 show that they are evolving for the better in the styling dept.

BMWs haven't been attractive, sleek, and tastefully designed cars, imo, since the e39.

lucifa

October 10, 2009 4:00 AM

You certainly don't speak for me, or for the thousands of people who bought M5s. I've always liked the E60, particularly with the MSport body kit or the proper M5. And that engine is brilliant, even if you don't like the gearbox it's teamed to. Don't assume everyone shares your opinion, mate.

DeeKay

October 11, 2009 11:33 PM

Well you sure don't speak for me either... Love the current 5-series and of course especially the M5... It's a really classy car that looks a hell of a lot newer and fresher than the same generation Audi/Mercedes (not the new E-class of course - that's comparable to the upcoming 5'er)

trinity

October 9, 2009 9:43 PM

Whatever they do, it'd better be good. So far I like what i see though :)

Edited by user on October 9, 2009 at 9:45 PM

eeoikari

October 9, 2009 9:55 PM

Maybe xDrive is in works for M5? There seems to be some torque measuring device attached to the M5's right front wheel. Looks really promising.

To me, there was no wrong in the old M5 (or with the 5series in general) in any way, not even cosmetically. Maybe I had some mixed feelings about it when 5-series was launched, but when standing next to it, it just grew on me.

Edited by user on October 9, 2009 at 10:06 PM

EDavis

October 9, 2009 10:27 PM

This car is BMWs way of saying, "We're really pissed that the old M5 got bitch-slapped on the Nurburgring by an American manufacturer of land yachts." As much as I would like for Cadillac to build a response to this new M5 I don't expect that they will, the line has to be drawn somewhere.

jerry05cod4

October 9, 2009 10:37 PM

the old m5 is brilliant in every way... joshg is delusional... but this one looks very [romising as well

McNamara68

October 10, 2009 2:30 AM

so everyone who doesn't share your opinion exactly is delusional . . . you'd make a wonderful dictator.

jerry05cod4

October 10, 2009 3:54 AM

no you said that... and yes im the dictator of my world

McNamara68

October 10, 2009 8:16 AM

stillthewhizz

October 9, 2009 11:03 PM

I sure do miss the scream of the V10 although that does sound quite juicy.

jpsg

October 9, 2009 11:05 PM

This is not the m5....look at the mirrors

GRAVE

October 9, 2009 11:09 PM

That camouflag makes the rear lights looks like a Camaro lol, I don't care about the number of hp or any of the performance figures, what i care is how this car will look like.

GuyOh

October 10, 2009 12:08 AM

i am sooooo stoked for this car!!!!

audilover

October 10, 2009 3:21 AM

Hmm... is that BMW FOLLOWING Audi's lead of planning a V8 Biturbo instead of a V10 for the next RS6? To every single one of you BMW people out there, eat Audis dust.

BavarianMS

October 10, 2009 3:51 AM

I am sorry but you sir FAIL. Audi does not lead although they tried. So much for your overpriced R8 that cant beat a rear wheel drive m3 that produces less power and is nearly 3 times cheaper. I would like to see Audi make an NA engine with similar size that could compete with the m5 or m3. It simply cant.

jerry05cod4

October 10, 2009 3:52 AM

is that four wheels i see there, wait, dont tell me it has seats.... dude ur argument is pointless... @audilover

Edited by user on October 10, 2009 at 3:53 AM

lucifa

October 10, 2009 3:57 AM

So you're saying that BMW is copying Audi, yet the M5 will come out years ahead of the next RS6? Right..

nederina

October 10, 2009 6:41 AM

Audi cars goes straight on a straight line but understeers when it comes to corners. Most Audi cars has a poor weight distribution and their steering feels numb. Up till recently BMW builds a really good Twin Turbo engines, dual-clutch gearbox, electronic driver's aid and xDrive. Guess @Audilover is feeling the pressure right now.

alessandro

October 10, 2009 6:13 PM

Yes!? So these who never used V10 engines but V8-s instead are copying Audi since fifties?

EDavis

October 10, 2009 9:12 AM

Addendum: Many hours later I finally get to watch the M5 video with sound...

Damn! Listening to that M5 circulate the 'ring is like listening to the opening sequence of Top Gun without the Kenny Loggins soundtrack. Was that M5 also being piloted by a short little scientologist? That would explain why the GTR was behind the M5 as opposed to being in front of it: I hear that when the GTR went to pass the BMW on the outside the M5 employed some L. Ron Hubbard-esque wireless electronic trickery and brainwashed the mighty GTR's ECM into thinking that it only produced 195hp.

X6M

October 10, 2009 12:28 PM

The engine sounds amazing, don't know about the look at this moment, oh yea and the current BMW E60 is so much better than E39, in every way, (and I own regular BMW 03'E39), BMW GT is ugly, but you CAN'T touch the BMW E60!

Edited by user on October 10, 2009 at 12:35 PM

nederina

October 10, 2009 7:46 PM

Well done, you got a classic M5 with a six speeder. That's a very sweet musclesaloon

hunkeers87

October 10, 2009 3:21 PM

RS6 sounds better, acellerate better, cornering better and defenently looks better.... and i even not started talk about next generation RS6....

alessandro

October 10, 2009 6:07 PM

That camo is bonkers. It looks like some cellar band singer pants from '73, poor beemer.

HEMI426

October 10, 2009 9:49 PM

It's definatelly fast, but the sound is only good belof 40 mph, above that it's just not loud enough for a M badge. I expected a better sound than the x5/x6M. The 8speed gearbox is even worse. 7 is the allready more than enough. A part from the speed the current one is better.

miguelsanchez

October 12, 2009 4:07 PM

You don't speak for me either. The E60 M5 is my favorite car of all time, and in my opinion the best looking car of all time.

ALso, this new one sounds absolutely terrible. Sure, it will pump out some fantastic power and will most certainly be faster than the E60, but its lost that ferocious F1 sound.

miguelsanchez

October 12, 2009 4:13 PM

that was for joshg_5 btw

audilover

October 12, 2009 7:21 PM

Why do you BMW worshippers have so much hate? You remind me of Sarah Palin, you just follow and spew BS without abandon. Depending on which report you read, the V8 biturbo RS6 may come out BEFORE the next M5, with the V8 biturb, not years after; M5 V10 5.0L vs R8 4.2L (NOT R8 V10, mind you); R8 3x the cost of a M3... not in the US, not even close.

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