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

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by JCL

Except for the embarrassing fuel consumption, and pathetic range. Another member here sold his M5 after reporting 8-10 mpg combined in the real world, and 150 mile range per tank. He was refueling 2-3 times per week.

That V10 engine sounds great when it is running up through the revs, though.

OK. Maybe there are one or two cons.

[wallyx5]

Originally Posted by FSETH

There is nothing wrong with a 500 hp, high revving, naturally aspirated V10, imo. It is the same reason I am looking for an e46 M3 over a tuned e92 335i. If you aren't limited to stoplight racing, there is something to be said for the "old school" high revving characteristics of an N/A ///M engine.

I don't regret buying my M5 at all. The exhaust note is just addicting. The power is incredible! I love everything about this Beast. And I think owning the V10 is a real privilege. You guys know how I love to put miles on my cars and mileage is not bad at all. When you are not pounding the pedal, I got 20.5 mph to the over a 220 mile trip. But Helga begs to driven, its a real challenge not stomping on the pedal. My normal thrashing of the M5 I get 14.5-15.5mpg. I will hold on to this one for awhile.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by wallyx5

I don't regret buying my M5 at all. The exhaust note is just addicting. The power is incredible! I love everything about this Beast. And I think owning the V10 is a real privilege. You guys know how I love to put miles on my cars and mileage is not bad at all. When you are not pounding the pedal, I got 20.5 mph to the over a 220 mile trip. But Helga begs to driven, its a real challenge not stomping on the pedal. My normal thrashing of the M5 I get 14.5-15.5mpg. I will hold on to this one for awhile.

F10 M5 exhaust note is also loud.

From Fueleconomy.gov

[JCL]

SANguru didn't see those numbers with his E60 M5 back in 2006. Maybe he just liked the engine note so much that he took full advantage of the power at every opportunity.

Originally Posted by SANguru

Jeff. that's the EPA published figures for the E60 M5 also but in REAL WORLD, it's a lot worst. try 8-10mpg COMBINED!

http://www.xoutpost.com/183705-post28.html

[LeMansX5]

New color for M5

[FSETH]

The 1980's are back, baby!

[LeMansX5]

[The Big Easy]

Love those gloss black rims.....................:popcor n:

Cheers,

[SANguru]

yeah! not even close but I was in P500 all the time.

Originally Posted by JCL

SANguru didn't see those numbers with his E60 M5 back in 2006. Maybe he just liked the engine note so much that he took full advantage of the power at every opportunity.




http://www.xoutpost.com/183705-post28.html

[askhao]

is it just me or does it look a lot like the new ford taurus from the side?