Spy shots: Next M5 to feature twin-turbo V8, KERS

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

There is big initiative at BMW to lower weight across all models and more so on ///M cars as part of EfficientDynamics. The F10 is lighter and M5 will further loose weight. To give you perspective, the new 1-series based ///M is supposed to be close to 2200lbs.
Will see how the next Bob Lutz CTS-V track challenge goes.

Now that would excite me more than the new M5.

2,200 pound turbo 4? That would be an instant cult car.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by FSETH

Now that would excite me more than the new M5.

2,200 pound turbo 4? That would be an instant cult car.

nah, I am hearing turbo 3

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

nah, I am hearing turbo 3

Interesting...any guess on hp/tq estimates? High 200's?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by FSETH

Interesting...any guess on hp/tq estimates? High 200's?

Stay tuned.

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Stay tuned.

Awe man...totally intrigued now.

[LeMansX5]

[m5james]

Want some car w/ your rotors?

What's the point of the euro hitch on an M5...they need to take that thing off there asap.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by m5james

What's the point of the euro hitch on an M5...they need to take that thing off there asap.

All cars should have a hitch.

Seriously, they tow a dyno trailer on many development vehicles. They can apply additional load to the drivetrain for testing purposes.

[m5james]

I meant to say why didn't they remove the gooseneck. Since I've been researching using the X5 removable hitch, I assumed that the car version was removable also. It looks funny on cars, but if they need to tow a tire trailer, gear, , testing under heavy loads, etc then it makes sense.

[LeMansX5]

Another rendering by Jon Sibal.