2011 BMW M5 to be more fuel-efficient with 550-hp

Posted: May 7th, 2008
Filed under: BMW

BMW’s M division is working closely together with the design team currently working on the next-generation 2010 BMW 5-Series for their fifth-generation M5. The next BMW 5-Series is expected to make its debut in mid-2009 as a 2010 model year, however the M5 will come as 2011 model year.

According to BMW sources who spoke with AutoCar, BMW will use the current V10, however the 5.0 liter will be upped to 5.5. Expect a power output of 550-hp to take on the new upcoming E 63 AMG.

Sources say that the 2011 BMW M5 will also get direct-injection and a turbocharged unit to reduce emissions. The M division will also incorporate EfficientDynamics programs such as the start-stop technology to improve fuel-economy.

The engine will be mated with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or BMW’s new 7-speed M DCT dual-clutch transmission.

Photo Renderings: 2010 BMW 5-Series:

Photo Renderings: 2010 BMW 5-Series Photo Renderings: 2010 BMW 5-Series 

 

Photo Renderings Copyright ©2007 Christian Schulte Design for eGMCarTech.

 

Source: AutoCar

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2 Responses to “2011 BMW M5 to be more fuel-efficient with 550-hp”

  1. Allen Says:

    May 7th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
    Visit Allen

    They need to both offer that DCT and the manual. Some people want to row their own and pull tail-slides, after all.

  2. Jacob Says:

    May 7th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
    Visit Jacob

    Are you serious?? People won’t shut up about the new M-3!!! lol… Now we have to start talking about the M-5…


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