Your Questions Concerning the BMW Concept M5 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

DMC126 · 9th March 2004, 20:34

This was posted at the Roadfly M5 site, this morning:

http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...4778926-1.html

BMW NA Customer Relations on 2004-03-09 at 10:42:34

I’m with BMW of North America, LLC. Here is an update for you on the new concept M5. We hope all of you have taken at look at the pictures of if being introduced in Geneva. What do you think? We are taking this opportunity to give you a heads up on what’s coming your way. As some of you may recall, it has been 20 years since the launch of the first generation BMW M5. After three generations and more than 35,000 M5 vehicles sold, the BMW M5 still maintains its success, delivering high performance and style.

The last generation M5, the E39, was the most successful ever, gathering awards from the most prestigious automotive magazines and kudos from its owners. Long before the end of production of the E39 M5, the engineers at M were working hard to develop its successor. The target was simple - to push the limits of performance and handling even further than the E39 M5.

Last week, the BMW Concept M5 was unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show. This concept car serves as a starting point for the production vehicle, hinting at design cues, technologies and features that could follow in the production model. Carrying on the tradition of the BMW M cars, the new BMW Concept M5 will offer exhilarating performance, driving fun and style wrapped in a discreet, distinctive body design based on the E60 5 Series.

This exciting concept car features:
o A 5.0-liter, V10 naturally aspirated engine producing around 500hp.
o A 7-speed SMG transmission.
o The best power-to-weight ratio in its segment.
o 19’’ wheels and high-performance tires.

We know that your next question will be: “When will the new M5 be on sale in the US?” There is still no confirmed date for the launch of the production E60 M5. Here is a hint, M models are typically introduced two years after the launch of the core model, and the E60 M5 can be expected around this time frame.

We are very excited for this new M5 and are happy to see the great anticipation for it from your side! We’ll keep you posted on new information as soon as it becomes available.

For more information on the BMW Concept M5 unveiling please ask your BMW Center or go to www.bmwusa.com.

PiM5 · 9th March 2004, 21:08

Nothing new, sounds like he doesn't really know what is going on, what do you guys think

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vndkshn · 9th March 2004, 21:16

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Originally Posted by PiM5

Nothing new, sounds like he doesn't really know what is going on, what do you guys think

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Almost makes you wonder if he really is who he says he is. Then again, it almost makes it more legit.. since all he would be doing is repeating what is common knowledge already.

maq · 9th March 2004, 21:19

2 years after the core model, that'd be summer 2005??

vndkshn · 9th March 2004, 21:38

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Originally Posted by maq

2 years after the core model, that'd be summer 2005??

with BMW M telling the guys in Geneva that they are 95% complete with the car? No way. It will hit Europe this fall/winter, and the US winter/spring.. possbily early summer. Which works out PERFECT for me!

pnoble · 10th March 2004, 13:41

I was specifically told by the M presenter at the show: September intro at the Paris Auto Show and first availability in Europe, but up to a six month delay for US intro due to US market certification/modification requirements. Of course this could have been misinformation, but I don't think so. The fellow seemed serious and well informed and I think he would have said nothing otherwise.

Terk · 10th March 2004, 15:20

Nothing new that we have not already seen in other threads on this site. You have to wonder why this person (if it is BMW) chose to post on the roadfly site and not an M5board.com?

Regards,

T.

vndkshn · 10th March 2004, 16:35

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Originally Posted by pnoble

I was specifically told by the M presenter at the show: September intro at the Paris Auto Show and first availability in Europe, but up to a six month delay for US intro due to US market certification/modification requirements. Of course this could have been misinformation, but I don't think so. The fellow seemed serious and well informed and I think he would have said nothing otherwise.

Which makes it spring 05...

MEnthusiast · 10th March 2004, 18:23

right- and thats the first deliveries- about a year from now. Expect market insanity for the first 6-8 months- which puts us at around late 05/early 06 to see market conditions equalize.