2011 M5 spotted on the ring.... - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Panos · 25th July 2008, 21:10

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-new-cars/Search-Results/Spyshots/BMW-M5-2011-the-spy-photos/?content-block=0
What can I say... I do not see a viable replacement option for the E39 M5. E60 or this new thing are not going to cut it for me.

vitacura · 25th July 2008, 22:09

I think I will get one of the current model before the V8 comes out in a couple years.

mohan · 25th July 2008, 22:09

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Originally Posted by Panos

What can I say... I do not see a viable replacement option for the E39 M5.

thanks for link.... re replacement.... m3 sedan???

Blockdoc · 25th July 2008, 22:19

Love 530hp to wheels and turbo v8....HATE the style!

The E39 still reigns for looks IMHO

IslandS62 · 25th July 2008, 22:36

That thing is huge! It looks like a 7 series out there.

Laidback · 25th July 2008, 22:38

I was thinking the same...

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Originally Posted by IslandS62

That thing is huge! It looks like a 7 series out there.

jetblack01m5 · 25th July 2008, 22:56

As of right now, I just can't see myself getting another M5 unless it is an E39 M5. I keep hoping to see another M series vehicle that does it for me, but recently nothing has really made me go 'THAT is the car I want to replace my M5!'

Blockdoc · 25th July 2008, 23:02

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Originally Posted by jetblack01m5

As of right now, I just can't see myself getting another M5 unless it is an E39 M5. I keep hoping to see another M series vehicle that does it for me, but recently nothing has really made me go 'THAT is the car I want to replace my M5!'

+1. Also wonder what the price point will be on this thing?

wilsodh · 26th July 2008, 00:31

There's a discussion of this going on in the F10 thread also.

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Originally Posted by Blockdoc

Love 530hp to wheels and turbo v8....HATE the style!

The way the copy was written, it suggests 540 to the wheels, but the article indicates 540bhp. This lines up with numerous other reports. I think it was clumsy writing.

In any case, 540bhp from 4.4L (~270 cu in) is pretty impressive, however we may feel about the style. It may also be pretty hard to judge the style from the heavily clad mule.

At the end of the day, I'm guessing my love affair with the e39 beast is in no foreseeable danger

Dave

TMcNasty · 26th July 2008, 00:40

Good grief!!! This means I have to wait all the way to 2011 to not buy a new M5.

Also, didn't England sink the Bismark in WWII?