5 Series (F10/F11/F07/F18) 2010 BMW 5er (F10): spy pics & info

[Potential]

How about we all wait and see the final car in like 12 hrs before we all go ahead and write master pieces denoting the success and failure of the new 5 Series?

 

[EMpower]

I hope the official car pics are not in silver color.

 

[Nikos120i]

I kinda like it...especially in this rendering:

I think is looks more "grown-up" and "mature" from the old E60 shape.

 

[Mii]

It was great posting the pics Scott, but they were better suited for this thread since these pics aren't really presenting the F10 in all it's glory. And thus you get these negative comments from people who have been waiting for years and see three low res pics in pretty much the same angle and even from a tiny part of the car, not the whole thing including back..
If the press pics you made are going to be released tomorrow as well, the tune will change and a lot of users will like it better

+1

BMW CM, the below link really needs to be in HD IMO.

The new BMW 5 Series Sedan Live Stream

 

[Nikos120i]

Any idea about the motor lineup?

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Anyone in Oz know what time the reveal is on our clock? I'm toooooo lazy to calculate. lol

 

[Der Hofmeister]

Anyone in Oz know what time the reveal is on our clock? I'm toooooo lazy to calculate. lol

The hour of the launch in Europe(Germany) is 8:00 PM (Central European Time(CET) = Universal Coordinated Time(UTC) + 1 hour) on the 23rd November.

Australia is UTC + 10 hours, which means the hour of the launch will be 5:00 AM on 24th November.

 

[Potential]

The hour of the launch in Europe(Germany) is 8:00 PM (Central European Time(CET) = Universal Coordinated Time(UTC) + 1 hour) on the 23rd November.

Australia is UTC + 10 hours, which means the hour of the launch will be 5:00 AM on 24th November.

Excellent, I usually get to work at 5 so I might catch some of the premiere whilst going over the days duties.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

I think, unlike the E60 and just like the F01, this model will not necessarily need you to spec the M Sport package to make it look good. This is a good thing.

 

[Cashmere]

its Monday 1PM CAT and still nothing. How much longer?

 

[Human]

Those and myself who loved the renderings and spy shots of the F10...this is what we expected and more!

STUNNING! STUNNING! MASTERPIECE!!!!

 

[Human]

Surprised by the negative comments but of course the usual suspects.
Sorry , I thought I was doing a favour by posting the official pics that were taken last night. So they were teasers but it was the actual car and not a photoshop impression to which none of the artists came close to a identical representation both at the front and rear, to which end I am happy because it will be a surprise and also a bonus for BMW that the car has lasted this long right to the official BMW press release.

Regarding the design language? We have covered this many times before the new language is a refinement of the current style as discussed in detail by Eni and myself. It is not a return to old style BMW in one sausage different lengths. although the overall shape remains consistent there are greater differences in details and sculpture from each model.
At least BMW seek to do different representations of the characteristic "L" shape design so that each model is unique , the same with the 5er and the 7er in both their design details especially the front are two different cars.

With the 5er GT I have always expressed the point that although it is a car from the same family and inherits the bloodline of the 5er but is a totally different car. That is why I was completely critical with the representations of the 5er released after the first shots of the 5er GT concept because the representations were being based upon this and they were wrong because the 5er GT is not a 5er sedan. And you can see the changes. Anyone can see the difference.

In a few weeks I will be going over The design language for BMW and giving you a picture of the progressive factor of typical BMW design cues.
This is important because other manufacturers are using them , therefore taking BMW's identity although failing in the driving dynamics.

Regarding the Bangle-less comments from "real" BMW - quote "enthusiasts" quote , Chris Bangle was involved in overseeing this car infact you will not see a Bangle-less BMW for a few years.

Relax...the F10 is a masterpiece in design, more that I expected AND I expected the best!

 

[Nikos120i]

Does anybody know the engine lineup for the new 5er?

 

[Betty Swollocks]

its Monday 1PM CAT and still nothing. How much longer?

The press conference is 2000 CET. So just under 8 hours.

 

[klier]

The press conference is 2000 CET. So just under 8 hours.

Exiting!!! I'm completely ready! I'll be on my laptop around 7 PM tonight, and stay there the whole evening!!

 

[bmwownage]

Quite surprised press pictures are still unleaked as of now.

 

[Shining Star]

I hope the official car pics are not in silver color.

Didn't Scott say the car would be shown in a brownish color?

 

[klier]

Quite surprised press pictures are still unleaked as of now.

Press pics are supposed to be given away after the introduction tonight...In other words, nobody has any pics yet.

 

[SCOTT27]

Everybody has their official images , videos and information.
Official embargo ends at 8PM (CET).

We are all hyped up for the live unveiling. Just putting the finishing touches together.

From Twitter.

 

[SCOTT27]

Better pictures.
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