BMW M5 (Spy)

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BMW plans to introduce a kinetic energy recovery system which should be seen on the F10 BMW M5, according to BMWBlog. A BMW staffer and reader of that website says the new system is similar in design to one being developed by Ferrari, with the Italian automaker likely being the first to debut the project.

The BMW system uses F1 technology that allows the car to utilize energy that would otherwise be wasted. In turn, this makes the vehicle more efficient, as the car will be built to either use the energy to produce more power, or allow the energy to be stored in the battery. Electrical systems would then use more of the battery's power, and become less reliant on the engine.

However, it sounds as though BMW plans to use the KERS to provide power. The source tells the blog that a F1-inspired manual boost will allow the driver to get the highest level of performance at will. F1 drivers are allowed access to an 82 horsepower boost using recovered energy.

Also possible, is an engine capable of shutting down certain cylinders during city driving. By shutting down cylinders, the engine will be more efficient during stop-and-go traffic situation.

Over a year ago, we told you that BMW was working on a successor to the 507 horsepower 5.0-liter V10 seen on the latest M5. The thinking then was that the engine would be a 550+hp 5.5-liter V10 meant to rival the engine found on the Audi RS6. The German automaker is supposedly working on a new turbocharged V10 based on the twin-scroll V8 turbo used in the X5 M. The concept has two new cylinders added to that engine, developed to specifically turn on and off depending on the driving scenario.

Alternative reports also indicate the next M5 could use the 536 horsepower 4.4-liter V8 used on the X5M. Potential transmissions include an advanced 8-speed sequential manual gearbox, or an updated version of the 8-speed dual-clutch.

It had been about a year since our last M5 update. Although the F10 BMW M5 is not due out for about two years, we are hopeful that today's story is an indication that more news will begin to seep out.

WCF

News sulla futura M5..

[Touareg 2.5]

The Bmw M5 is an incredible vehicle that is equipped with a 5.0L V10 that is capable of 507bhp, but still, it will receive more upgrades when it come out as a new-generation model. There are talks that the Bmw M5 will be coming with a new twin-turbocharged V10 power unit in step with the Audi RS6.

The new powerplant is said to be an improvement from the company’s 564bhp 4.4L twin-turbo which will drive the forthcoming X5 M and X6 M vehicles. It is capable of more than 600bhp and is possibly going to be couple with an F1-inspired KERS system, thus enabling the user to bump performance with just a press of a button. The M5 however will also be watching out for fuel economy with a new feature that shuts down cylinders when they are not in use.

autoexpress

Massì, dai mettiamole pure 800Cv.. 600 son pochi...

[Cosimo]

magari con due tasti anti brasatura del motore al posto di uno... cazzo manco sui ciao elaborati si facevano ste tamarrate

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carscoop

è chiaramente lei..

[select]

quanti cv avra il motore? 860? o dite che sono pochi?

quasi quasi arriverei a 900 cosi facciamo cifra tonda....

[sarge]

cucù autoblog via wcf:

La nuova generazione di BMW M5 continua i suoi collaudi al Nurburgring; e ci mostra il suo nuovo fascione anteriore. Quest’ultimo, come si può notare dalle foto, sposa i motivi stilistici visti sulla M3 e sulle fresche X5 ed X6 M. Il tutto è studiato per garantire il massimo volume d’aria a motore e freni.

Proprio l’impianto frenante sembra aver subito un deciso upgrade: fa una certa impressione il diametro dei dischi. Sotto al cofano, che presenta la bombatura “power-dome”, tipica delle ultime M3, dovrebbe battere il poderoso V8 biturbo da 555 CV già montato sulle SUV sportive della casa dell’elica. Ovviamente non mancano le due coppie di terminali di scarico.

[Touareg 2.5]

Eh, ma altro che bombatura.. pare un montarozzo

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WCF

Anche lei perde un po' di camuffature..

[Arcy79]

mamma che bella!

proporzioni azzecatissime IMHO

[Jack.Torrance]

Uhmm...

Va a finire che questa esce proprio bene.

Spero solo in un mitigato effetto suino...

Ma da queste foto sembra ok.