5 Series BMW 5 Series GT (aka PAS) - spy pics & info

[Sayyaaf]

its weird that no one posted this ....

http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bmwv1gf8.jpg

More pics & info: http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-bmw-v-series-prototype.html

Spy photographers have spotted what appears to be a prototype of the long-rumored BMW V-series testing in Munich. The car appears to be a pure hatchback with no room for a rear deck-lid. Overall styling appears to be similar to that of the recently unveiled X6, but the vehicle spied has a taller roofline arc — allowing for more headroom in back — and the rear hatch looks more cargo-friendly.

Earlier reports said the BMW V-series would go head-to-head with Mercedes' R-class, but it looks as though BMW will make the V-series more car-like than the van-like R-class from Mercedes. This is probably a good decision for BMW as it better suits the automaker's values and the R-class has been received with a luke-warm reception at best.

 

[Centurion]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

Look like it will be an over-grown MPV-ish Mercedes CLS wannabe.

 

[klier]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

Awesome find, thanks!!!

Heavy cladding still (as much as the F01 7er), but you can clearly see this is no X6! Much lower front, and more room in the back. Exiting stuff, you can already see this is no car of the 'X' series.....I can see a CS inspired shark nose The car looks to be less than two years away!

What is the internal name of this product?

Look like it will be an over-grown MPV-ish Mercedes CLS wannabe.

The choice of words isn't mine, but I think that is exactly what it is. Only this car has a hatchback like boot.

 

[Sayyaaf]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

Guys is the link appearing ? I don't know I can't see it !?!?! ... can a Mod modfiy it ?

 

[Deleted member 25]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

Strange design, it's not a van, it's not a touring, it's not a sedan, but a real meltingpoat. This car is supposed to be the next 7er the contender of all the big new BMW technologies, i am really curious about the final result.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

Awesome find, thanks!!!

Heavy cladding still (as much as the F01 7er), but you can clearly see this is no X6! Exiting stuff. The car looks to be less than two years away!

What is the internal name of this product?

F5/RFK

 

[klier]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

F5/RFK

Wouldn't F5 be the name we actually see on the boot? Like X5?

 

[7saen]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

BMW referred to it as the RFK (=Raumfunktionales Konzept)

 

[Deleted member 25]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

BMW referred to it as the RFK (=Raumfunktionales Konzept)

Did you see it ??

 

[SCOTT27]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

If you look closely you can see the identity of the RFK as seen through the leaked pictures some time ago. As you already know it was these leaked RFK images that really pissed off BMW most of all because for the Board of directors this creation was love @ first sight.

I have seen this car in a studio nose to nose with an R-Klasse . The R-Klasse might be larger but the RFK is very radical for the segment think how X6 surprised you and then you have similar anticipation and expectation for the RFK - It is truly futuristic , the front lights are similar in shape to the CS Concept but are longer , The rear is very similar to what interpretations have showcased but there are subtle detail changes.

After the X6 debut in October the next push will be the RFK . As Helmut Panke said in his speech about the X6 and RFK many moons ago.
Two new cars with a different direction for BMW in style and execution but no compromise on the traditional dynamic handling as expected with a BMW.

The X6 is currently in the spotlight but the RFK will get it's chance of fame in the near future.

 

[klier]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

BMW referred to it as the RFK (=Raumfunktionales Konzept)

Yes, I know that. But I want to know what the internal code for the car is when you can buy one. It won't be a Raumfunktionales Konzept by that time after all

I assume it'll be in the Fxx line, like the new 7er/5er/6er/Z4....The sharknose says that too.

 

[7saen]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

Yes, I know that. But I want to know what the internal code for the car is when you can buy one. It won't be a Raumfunktionales Konzept by that time after all

I assume it'll be in the Fxx line, like the new 7er/5er/6er/Z4....The sharknose says that too.

Not all in-developement cars have an F code. Not sure how classified these codes are, so I'm not going to give examples. You just have to take my word for it

BTW, does anyone still have these leakd images. I can't remeber anything about them anymore!

 

[Deleted member 25]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

 

[EMpower]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

Yes, I know that. But I want to know what the internal code for the car is when you can buy one. It won't be a Raumfunktionales Konzept by that time after all

I assume it'll be in the Fxx line, like the new 7er/5er/6er/Z4....The sharknose says that too.

I thought it was F05.

 

[Merc1]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

Again, what is the point of this model? The X5, 5-Series Touring, and now X6 all have something to offer so I don't see the point of this, just as pointless as the R-Class at first glance.

M

 

[Sunny]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

Again, what is the point of this model? The X5, 5-Series Touring, and now X6 all have something to offer so I don't see the point of this, just as pointless as the R-Class at first glance.

M

I actually think that there was more "point" to the R class than all those SUVs that never see an off road trail (or the CLS for that matter). But R class flopped while the SUVs sell like beads at Mardigras - which I guess goes to show that in today's market (at least in the premium segment) people don't buy cars for practical reasons alone but more for the 'feel good' factor.

 

[Merc1]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

I actually think that there was more "point" to the R class than all those SUVs that never see an off road trail (or the CLS for that matter). But R class flopped while the SUVs sell like beads at Mardigras - which I guess goes to show that in today's market (at least in the premium segment) people don't buy cars for practical reasons alone but more for the 'feel good' factor.

True, but Mercedes botched it somewhere along the line. Really botched it. The original concept had merit, but what showed up at the dealerships was barely related IMO. BMW is though, doing just what many have said Mercedes was wrong for doing, putting a BMW in every garage. BMW doesn't need this vehicle or that rumored X1 SUV or any more crossovers IMO. Now Eni will give you business case as to why these vehicles are needed, and from that standpoint they make sense, but from where enthusiasts sit BMW has enough non-car products already.

M

 

[Osnabrueck]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

True, but Mercedes botched it somewhere along the line. Really botched it.

I think both of you are right.

1 - The execution of the R-Klasse didn't evoke the kind of feelings we normally associate with upmarket Benz models and made us think "van" too much.

2 - People in this segment want the "feel good" factor, and aren't interested in a practical people-mover. The family that might have been a candidate for the R-Klasse might be more incined to get a CLK and a Honda Odyssey and call it a day.

I still think the R-Klasse has merit. When I took one for a spin I was impressed by the car-ish feeling you get behind the wheel, and the absolutely cavernous accommodations provided in the back. I just think that the entire effort got watered-down in execution and didn't reach the people that it hoped to reach. Those jet-set group movin' executives rather have any number of Mercedes' other offerings.

 

[Ralfd]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

After the X6 debut in October the next push will be the RFK . The X6 is currently in the spotlight but the RFK will get it's chance of fame in the near future.

Thanks for the info Scott,

does that mean F5 is next in line...even before the F01 ??

Originally it was rumored/considered to use 'suizide' rear doors (as also seen in the Huckfedt CGI) ...in the spy pics it appears (!?) to have standard doors.

Would be interesting to see it in comparison to a 5 series touring to get an idea of the size.

 

[EnI]

Re: BMW V-series / F-series (V5/F5 & V3/F3)

BTW, does anyone still have these leakd images. I can't remeber anything about them anymore!

AMS published pics of RFK, E93 3er cabrio & F01 7er.

Here is the leaked RFK pic that was published in AMS: