📰 Auto News REPORT: Next BMW M5 to feature twin-turbo V10 with 600 hp

[Mook]

The next BMW M5 is due to arrive sometime in 2011 or 2012 and as the release date draws near, more details about BMW's newest 'Bahn-burner have begun to surface.

Two reports indicate that BMW may continue to use a V10 powerplant in the next M5, although there's still some evidence that the twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 currently fitted to the X5M and X6M could be tweaked and fitted in its place. However, if BMW decides to stick with the bent-ten, a thoroughly revised version based off the 'utes' V8 would be employed, packing a duo of turbos to boost output up and over the 600 hp mark, and giving the Audi RS6 a run for its money.

But it won't be all about power. BMW is also expected to use an F1-style KERS system to increase performance and fuel economy, along with an engine start-stop setup and an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. If the rumors are to be believed, expect the next M5 to make its debut sometime in 2011, with sales beginning in early 2012.

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[Runtz52]

i think turk will be looking to trade in

 

[ktraver97ss]

eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox...now thats alota thrust

 

[TonzKnock-G]

Take thrust where ever you want!

 

[syP]

 

[rocket69GTP]

They are just pissed because the CTS-V outperforms them. Guess it is time for GM to tune that motor back up 638HP to compete with the Beemer powerplant...

 

[Primalzer]

Will be awesome until all of the grand electronic gadgetry fails, MB and BMW don't get the concept of "less is more". With all the techno-bable they are going to put into it, there will no doubt be a laundry list of glitches, bugs, shorts, etc etc.

 

[sickmint79]

They are just pissed because the CTS-V outperforms them. Guess it is time for GM to tune that motor back up 638HP to compete with the Beemer powerplant...

cts-v is benchmarked against the m5
the m5 is benchmarked against the previous m5

 

[Turk]

Now that is a race car. Can't wait to see it blow the doors off of the cts-v.

 

[02BlueGT]

Will be awesome until all of the grand electronic gadgetry fails, MB and BMW don't get the concept of "less is more". With all the techno-bable they are going to put into it, there will no doubt be a laundry list of glitches, bugs, shorts, etc etc.

Thats what happend to VW and Saab in the late 80's early 90's, shit got to complicated, so it fucked up a lot..... I.E. vacuum modulated locks

 

[02BlueGT]

cts-v is benchmarked against the m5
the m5 is benchmarked against the previous m5

So the next cts-v will be benchmarked off this generation, it seems they are sharing the benchmark to me

 

[Turk]

BMW doesn't have to benchmark against GM, who knows if GM will even be around by 2012, yet M sales are up.

 

[02BlueGT]

BMW doesn't have to benchmark against GM, who knows if GM will even be around by 2012, yet M sales are up.

If both GM and BMW are benchmarking the future car off the current model of the M5, then the resulting cars should be on a similar performance level

 

[Turk]

If both GM and BMW are benchmarking the future car off the current model of the M5, then the resulting cars should be on a similar performance level

I'd agree with that, and makes sense if the new M5 has 600hp, although I think if the M5 does have 600 hp with the 8 speed, it will run circles around the current cts-v.

 

[02BlueGT]

I'd agree with that, and makes sense if the new M5 has 600hp, although I think if the M5 does have 600 hp with the 8 speed, it will run circles around the current cts-v.

Exactly, the current CTS-V, but if GM is still around, I could see a new/updated CTS-V for 2012-2013

 

[Turk]

Exactly, the current CTS-V, but if GM is still around, I could see a new/updated CTS-V for 2012-2013

The c7 vette is slated for something like 2015, so I don't see a new cts-v coming out for a very, very, very long time.

 

[02BlueGT]

The c7 vette is slated for something like 2015, so I don't see a new cts-v coming out for a very, very, very long time.

New no, but I could see them shoe-horning in the ZR1 motor (slightly de-tuned of course) to keep it competitive with the M5(if the M5 has 600+HP) Thus an "updated" CTS-V.... it probably is an easy changeover knowing GM's love to share parts

 

[Turk]

New no, but I could see them shoe-horning in the ZR1 motor (slightly de-tuned of course) to keep it competitive with the M5(if the M5 has 600+HP) Thus an "updated" CTS-V.... it probably is an easy changeover knowing GM's love to share parts

The CTS-V DOES have a detuned zr1 motor...

 

[02BlueGT]

The CTS-V DOES have a detuned zr1 motor...

Different pistons, comp. ratio, intercooler, and blower.....that is very detuned.... I was thinking like a bigger pulley and call it a day..... time will tell I guess

The supercharged 6.2 L LSA is similar to the LS9 and debuted in the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. The LSA has been SAE certified at 556 hp (415 kW) at 6100 rpm and 551 lb·ft (747 N·m) of torque at 3800 rpm. The LSA features a smaller 1.9 L capacity supercharger rather than the 2.3 L variant of the LS9. Other differences include a slightly lower 9.0:1 compression ratio, single unit heat exchanger and cast pistons.

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[Turk]

Either way, the competition is good for us, the consumer.

 

[02BlueGT]

Either way, the competition is good for us, the consumer.