Sunday, December 5, 2010
Upcoming Cars in 2011 BMW M5 Preview
The M5’s current 500-hp V10 has always been the black sheep of the BMW powertrain family. BMW is known for its turbocharged inline-six-cylinder and V8 engines, but not for massive and bizarre V10s. Sources have now confirmed that this will all change on the Upcoming Cars in 2011 BMW M5. A complete under-the-hood overhaul is planned for the Upcoming Cars in 2011 M5 that should make drivers happy. The Upcoming Cars in 2011 BMW M5 will go on sale in early Upcoming Cars in 2011. Read on for our preliminary car review of the Upcoming Cars in 2011 BMW M5.
Upcoming Cars in 2011 BMW M5 Specifications
Here are specs we know so far about the Upcoming Cars in 2011 BMW M5:
Pricing: the Upcoming Cars in 2011 M5 should start at about $87,000 - $90,000 MSRP; no invoice data available
Fuel economy: fuel economy car ratings may improve slightly with the lighter and more efficient V8 engine but will probably still harbor around a city/highway rating of 11/17 mpg.
Engine: twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 with 540 horsepower
Drivetrain: seven-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) will likely be the only transmission option for Upcoming Cars in 2011
Acceleration: acceleration will likely improve with the powertrain changes, so 0-60 mph times should be in the 4.5-second range
Model lineup: the M5 is the only model available
Car safety features: same safety features expected for Upcoming Cars in 2011
Suspension: fully-adjustable suspension
Warranty: four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty; four years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance; free regularly scheduled maintenance for first four years