BMW M5 Concept to Debut in Shanghai

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed)
Apr 5th 2011 at 2:01PM

Feast your eyes on our first look at the new BMW M5. Technically a "concept car," the M5 you see here should closely represent the upcoming production version.

The car is set to debut later this month at the Shanghai Motor Show, but has already leaked onto the Internet. No details were announced, but what we already know is that the 2012 BMW M5 will feature the twin-turbo V8 from the X5M and X6M performance crossovers (instead of the V10 from the previous model).

Stay tuned...

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patent.application2011 Apr 6th 2011 5:45AM

As ever, there are always going to be changes. But while final performance details have yet to be officially announced, it is expected that the 'high-revving' turbocharged V8 will pass the previous version's 500bhp mark.

Of course, it will have better economy and lower emissions.

There will be a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as standard as well as a stop/ start system. Experts and observers are saying you can expect it to shoot from a standing start to 100kmh in around 4.5 seconds and continue to an electronically limited top speed of 248kmh.