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04-21-2008, 04:46 PM | #1 |
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2010 BMW 5 Series to receive V8TT from X6
Over the past several months, spy photographers have managed to capture plenty of images of the upcoming 2010 BMW 5-series. While the shots have given us an overall idea of what to expect from the next-generation 5-series both inside and out we didn't exactly know what would be under the hood of the new sedan. But thanks to a new report, we have a little more info.
When the new 5-series finally bows likely in 2010 it will be available with the same twin-turbo V8 found in the X6, says BMWBlog.com. Just as in X6-guise, the twin-turbo V8 will make about 400 horsepower in the 5-series which would put it in the same neighborhood as BMW's E39 M5. It is also believed that the base 5-series will come equipped with the same twin-turbo six found in the BMW 335i and 135i. Design of the sixth generation 5-series codenamed F10 is being overseen by BMWs head designer, Adrian van Hooydonk. Unfortunately, the heavy camouflage of this test car hides most of the car's details. The next-generation 5-series is expected to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission with an all-wheel drive option being available. A range of engines will be available in the 5-series and wagon and M5 versions will follow about a year after the car's initial introduction. Outside of the M5, the next-generation 5-series will be available with a wide range of engines including four, six and eight cylinder engines although only the twin-turbo six and eight-cylinder engines are expected to make it to the U.S. The new 5 will also have Park Distance Control and an around view monitor system, similar to Infiniti's Around View Monitor. Source: Leftlanenews
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Interesting news, and I suspect a bit of it will change. I don't know about the 8spd tranny going in the 5er, maybe a 7spd though.
I'm also sure that they have to have some sort of NA base engine or something to rake in the profits. I also have faith in Adrian van Hooydonk - possibly my favorite automotive designer (not because I drive one of his own of course ).
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Next M5 is most likely gonna be FI.^
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Depends on whether the M Division stays true to its philosophy. Even at 500ps the V10 still outperforms the new V8TT by 100ps.
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And their philosophy is to stick to high revving engines utilizing F1 tech. If F1 goes FI, then their engines will most likely go FI. With CAFE standards being a complete b*tch, I'm almost positive that the next engine for the M5 will have some sort of forced induction.
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