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[HighestOfHigh]

Report: 578-HP For 2011 BMW M5

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer has previously revealed that future BMW powertrains will be downsized in an effort to improve fuel-efficiency and reduce emissions--and that even the hallowed ‘M’ division would be affected by the new wave of environmental consciousness sweeping the automaker. BMW has always stood by the high-rev philosophy for delivering power from its M engines but all that is changing.

We’ve already seen the potential of a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine in the X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs, and according to a new report the same force-fed engine is destined for the 2011 BMW M5--albeit, an uprated version of it.

In the X5 M and X6 M the twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 M engine delivers 555-horsepower and 500-pound-feet of torque--enough to send the big SUVs from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.


Twin-Turbocharged BMW M V-8
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However, for the new M5, the engine’s output reportedly will peak at 578-horsepower and 530-pound-feet of torque--the same as the Audi RS6 but a significant 60-horsepower more than the E63 AMG.

Sending drive to the rear wheels will be a modified version of the M3's M-DCT dual-clutch system but a conventional 6-speed is likely to be offered as well. There will even be some EfficientDynamics technology on board as BMW is hoping for a 30% drop in emissions and consumption.

The 0-62 mph dash should take about 4.4 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds quicker than the current model. Top speed will be an electronically limited 155 mph but with this removed the new M5 should top out at 188 mph.

Performance will also be improved thanks to extensive use of lightweight materials including carbon-fiber and aluminum. The car’s construction will be a hybrid of an aluminum spaceframe for the front section and a traditional steel monocoque for the passenger compartment and rear. This will ensure a favorable front-to-rear weight distribution and improved handling. Up front will be an independent suspension with MacPherson struts, with a multi-link layout for the rear. Expect to see an unpainted carbon roof and more of the lightweight material possibly used for the boot and fender panels.

- Report: 578-HP For 2011 BMW M5 - MotorAuthority

 

[Sayyaaf]

Was that some CEO statements at the end or pure speculation ? cause that's rather dissappointing. I know 0-200 could be better and M5 isn't really about straighline acceleration, but the competition is tough really, think in 3 years time.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Speculation.

 

[Sayyaaf]

Thank god, cause that would kill the fun of anticipation

 

[EMpower]

Didn't Just_me already posted the original CAR article with same information in F10 M5 thread?

 

[Sayyaaf]

^ I think, but I thought this was a confirmation.

 

[SCOTT27]

Some new Autobild renderings. What we have seen with these renders The new M5 and the M1 will not offer the exact same aerodynamic packets as the M3.

 

[ateekt]

That is hot..!!!

 

[PanterroR]

I know 0-200 could be better

Bro, you mean 0 - 100? 'Cause i don't see anywhere in that article a 0 - 200 time...

In any case, i'm more than satisfied with 4.4 time, but yes, i believe it can do better than that, 4.2 let's say...

 

[Sayyaaf]

No actually I meant 0-200, the poor 0-100 can be due to RWD but 0-200 could be much better than E60 due to you know, power/transmission .. etc

 

[Zafiro]

M5 E60 proven several times its faster to 200km/h than BMW claim. Trust me, next M5 is going to be quicker than BMW claims as well.

 

[Kowalski]

Let's not forget that this is purely speculation, but we all know that German manufacturers always claim underrated performance and power figures.

 

[klier]

Let's not forget that this is purely speculation, but we all know that German manufacturers always claim underrated performance and power figures.

Yes, but we've heard 578 hp from two different sources now...it's a very specific number and because of that there may be some truth to it.....especially when Scott doesn't say anything about those numbers.

 

[SKY]

Yes, but we've heard 578 hp from two different sources now...it's a very specific number and because of that there may be some truth to it.....especially when Scott doesn't say anything about those numbers.

Scott SAID almost 580 hp, so...

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Yes, but we've heard 578 hp from two different sources now.

Probably just copied the other source.

 

[klier]

Probably just copied the other source.

Yea, that crossed my mind after typing that post. It would be most logical and they all do that, so....

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

As far as I remember the information in Autocar was for 578 "bhp" which should be about 586 hp, and also will the m5 have different front suspenssion than the standard 5 - MacPherson struts against double wishbone, and aluminium space frame for the front like the e60 ???

 

[PanterroR]

 

[vedjo01]

^love the rims(those are MUST have IMO),hate the PS´d M3 bumpers..

 

[S'Pimp]

Scott SAID almost 580 hp, so...

... then push da button