Has there been any news as to when the new M5 is going to be released? How about MSRP? I've heard it's going to be up around 100k.

-Steve

 

500 HP V10 baby... and it will be out at Geneva Auto Show (suposedly)

I am guessing it will be in the 80's, 100 is way to much for that car.

 

New rumors suggest 550 hp, but who knows what the final spec will be.

 

That is the most ridiculous statement I have ever heard ... I just saw the new 5 series at a restaurant last night and I argued with my girfriend that it was the new Honda Accord for 10 mins ...

Dario

 

The design of the new 5 series is a definite step backwards. I would love a 500-550 hp V10 M5, but I don't think I would buy it no matter how much engine it has based on the poor styling of this car. I will probably look at the E55 far more. I would be surprised if it was 500 hp. Given that many of the E55's are dynoing out at 440 whp, and their phenomenal 1/4 mi. times, I would thing if BMW wants to keep that sedan supercar crown they would need 550 hp for this car.

 

Be careful what you say, as it sometimes comes back to haunt you. Personally, i didn't care that much for the E39 5-series when it arrived in 1997. After a few years of looking at it's rounded shapes it began to grow on me. Certainly the M touches finished it off and I got one in 2000. After seeing the new 5 in person, i don't hate it and predict it's styling will grow on me as before. If I end up with an M5 again, it won't be the first year and definately not with a new engine to boot. Stay away from a first year BMW. I'm sure it will be quite a performer though.

 

Even if it had...........1 MILLLLION HORSEPOWER??*Puts pinky to mouth in the Dr. Evil fashion*

 

Fugly? Yea,maybe! I am down for early delivery. Unless I am totally in love with performance, I will flip it! If I am in love I will worry about "first year blues" after I get the car.

R

PS
My personal definition of performance requirements has nothing to do with 0-60 times.

 

ruiner, i read an article yesterday stating bangle was on his way (involuntarily) out the door. it also said he'd been designing cars at bmw for 10 years which surprised me!

 

my dealer said it will be at least 10k more expensive than the older m5

 

I'm guessing it's around 80G...
no way that car is gonna cost 100G... at such price tag... nope... I rather put in another 15G to get a Turbo... at least it's a porsche

 

Maybe if it didn't have the i-"ain't gonna buy it"-drive and a normarl f-ing dashboard

 

05 M5 : V10 500HP approx $80K

 

What all of us try and get one when the M5 comes out. Im definatly gonna buy one, its gonna be an animal. I put a grand down a year ago at the dealership

 

hmm 15 posts and my main question has not been addressed even in passing. WHEN??