2012 BMW M5 to debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Earlier this week, BMW unveiled the Concept M5, which will debut at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show later this month. So when will we get to see the production BMW M5? You’ll have to wait until September – until the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The 2012 BMW M5 is confirmed to be powered by a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine that makes use of the company’s TwinPower Turbo Technology. The engine should be good for upwards of 580-hp, while at the same time lowering previous fuel consumption and emission levels by at least 25 percent, BMW said.
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The 2012 BMW M5 will be mated to a 7-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic that will offer extremely fast gear shifting and precise gear selection.
Sales of the 2012 BMW M5 are scheduled to start early next year.
2012 BMW Concept M5:
– By: Omar Rana
