It's Official! The BMW ///M5 Has Been Announced...

"The 2012 BMW M5"

aka (F10) in Bimmer World Speak!

So what does this all mean? Simply put, 560 horsepower and 501 pound-foot of torque from a 4.4l M TwinPower Turbo engine, with a 10:1 compression and a 0-60mph in 4.4sec.  The Germans call this incarnation, "THE UNTOUCHABLE".  

Now that we have the technical subject matter covered (somewhat), let's talk a little bit about the official ///M5  that will hit US shores sometime in the mid-summer to early-fall of 2012.


Let's start with the looks... On a scale from 1 to 10 - I rate it a 5.  In my opinion, "The M5" should take on the look of an exotic -- somewhat extreme as the 'Super Sedan' it has been in days past.  It needs to 'STRIKE!' Make me say, "WOW!"  In truth, I've said to this point, "NICE!" Really looks "SLEEK!" Okay, okay, I'll move on now. (Chuckling) Just WOW me already!

So, where do we go from here?  Hmm, it's hard to say...  Current ///M5 Owners I speak to like the base specs BUT are already talking modification to boost this, "THE UNTOUCHABLE" to a street respectable 600+ horsepower Dragon!  Viva La Vida Baby!! 

...And yes, I support these modification too. This is a first and anyone who knows me will attest to my staunch feelings and opinions about and nonsupport for modifying any BMW! Besides, I already sport a 555 horsepower 500 pound-foot of torque, M style and I see no reason 'yet' to pick up the new (F10) - 2012 BMW M5.  

With a proposed price tag that will surely reach $120K no problem (Not my issue by the way).  Worry not BMW -- Those who are looking to get into their first M car will be pleased no doubt, with all its technology trimmings and the very conservative looks.  May I add a step up in Luxury (softness) -- getting even closer to the Mercedes CL65.  Now how's that for a comparison.  To be honest, it's the luxurious softness I refer too but them again I digress.

I promised myself I would not go into all the technical jargon since there is plenty of sites, BMW.COM included that provide all the most accurate specifications you'll ever need and want.  So I won't.  I will give you my thoughts, impressions and bit of advice for those would be conversations "For" and "Against" all things BMW and stuff!

So, what's my verdict..?

Answer --> I will see you on the streets with my X6 M!  (ROTBMWFLOL)

                 --> Seriously, go get and enjoy it for what's its worth -- especially if it's your first

                        500+ horsepower gas gobbler.  

...And "If you don't know, Now You Know!"

BMW Seeks To Return It's M5 To #1 Status

///M is for Motorsport.  

BMW has returned with its latest creation in 'Super Saloons'.  Feast your eyes on what maybe the next Ultimate in Driving Machines'.   

This 5th Generation ///M5 is expected to hit US shores next year in the Fall - 2012.  Of course BMW reserves the right to change dates as it deems necessary.  Just for full disclosure. I do not work for nor own any stock in BMW.  My interests are purely as a car enthusiast.

My thoughts.?

As a 4th Generation ///M5 owner (E60), I like the design direction BMW has presented at this moment in its 'Concept'.  In days of past, BMW has introduced its concept vehicles which resemble their production counterparts a near 97%, so I expect when the new ///M5 reaches US shores, we can rest assured there will not be anything major or noticeable from the pictures above that will change.

With the new direction of Twin-Turbo technology being deployed in almost every line of BMW to date, starting in 2007, I am expecting nothing less than 600HP and some 590 pound-foot of torque.  Why?  Because its predecessor came with 500HP (US) and 397 pound-foot of torque in a normally aspirated engine.  Will I be disappointed if the stock configuration comes with less horse power and torque? The simple answer is yes!  My reasons are simple.  Competing products that I would consider are currently more powerful and having driven a 4400lbs. car and I expect this new one to be close to this same weight configuration.

In summary, I am pleased with all the media pictures, mechanical functionality, and its technical attributes revealed by BMW.  Let's take a wait and see approach, while I hope for the following numbers from BMW.
19/23mpg | 0-60 in 3.9sec | 4257lbs. | 625HP (US) 515lb-ft. tq.  Buckle up!

...And "If you don't know, Now You Know!"