BMW must be really pissed off; the official 2012 BMW M5 F10 pictures have been leaked onto the internet thanks to online car magazines. Although the previous generation M5 was bit soft, the engineers at BMW have stepped it up and gave the new generation M5 F10 a real aggressiveness. Aggressive solid lines go smooth into the body to give it a menacing look. Enlarged air intakes, 20 inch wheels with Z rated tires and 4 tail pipes set it apart from the stock 5 series.
Gone is the V10 to be replaced by a more efficient and higher horsepower twin turbo V8. Power is boosted from 510 hp (V10) to 552 hp and torque is also boosted from 383 pound-feet (519 Nm) to an astonishing 501 lb-ft (679 Nm). Hold on to your panties as this increase in horsepower and torque will rocket you from standstill to 60 miles per hour in a mere 4.4 seconds. To help you achieve that 0-60 time, two transmission options are available. Customers can choose between the standard dual-clutch transmission and a real man’s 6-speed, manual transmission. Although the 6-speed manual will be available states side only.
Pricing on the new 2012 BMW M5 F10 is rumored to be around €100,000 in Germany (including 19% VAT) but will most likely be lower here in North America.
Via: Unfinished Man
