[Mark]

E60 dimensions length: 190.5 wheelbase: 113.7 Width: 72.7 Height: 57.8

F10 dimensions length: 190.6 wheelbase: 116.5 Width: 72.8 Height: 57.2


The F10 will feature the following:

- Center console angled more towards the driver; quality to be on par with 5-series GT interior
- Shorter front over hang
- No more trunk cut out like current 5,6, and 7 will resemble the rear of the E92 coupe 3 series
- Roofline/green house will be more rounded.
- Angel eyes still remain
- Styling will be less radical
- Light weight materials will be used throughout to lower the overall cars weight but with added equipment will weigh as much as today’s current E60
- Next generation of Electronic dampening control will be available on all models
- New Rear active kinematics suspension will be available
- 6 speed manual and new 6 speed steptronic available on all models
- xDrive available on all models
- All unique body panels compared to 5-series GT (only shares side mirrors, side indicator lights, and door handles with the 5-series GT).
- classic BMW 50/50 weight distribution
- Efficient Dynamics to be highly featured, including new developments such as specially designed aerodynamically designed wheels that will now become a cornerstone of Efficient Dynamics.
- wheels to be designed by BMW and M division (not BBS).
- Active Hybrid 5 and Efficient Dynamics 520d will both join the regular 5-series in being introduced at Geneva show next spring


Engines are as follows:
525i 2.5 liter inline 6
530i/530xi 3.0 liter inline 6 with 230 hrp
535i/535xi 3.0 liter bi turbo with 300 hrp
550i/550Xi 4.4 liter bi turbo V8 with 410 hrp
M5 twin turbo V8 (from X5M / X6M)
Two ActiveHybrid models
-- "ActiveHybrid 5" will use the same "mild" hybrid technology as the 7er
-- "ActiveHybrid 5d" will use the same system as the Active Hybrid X6 but will replace the V8 for a 3.0d.

Supposed to arrive in 2010 as 2011 model year


F10 M5 specific details:

* Will make official debut at 2011 Frankfurt motor show
* V8 turbo engine from X5 and X6 M
* Driveline will get taller gearing
* 30% increase in torque over current M5 (will be around 500lb-ft @ 1500rpm!)
* Transmission will be beefed up version of M3's 7-speed DCT
* Carbonfiber roof and trunk
* Will have Active Aerodynamics, which blanks off parts of the grille and cooling intakes during warm-up and under light throttle load
* Double wishbone front suspension with multi-link rear suspension
* Fully electric power steering with feel of hydraulic steering


Please add to this thread if you find out any new information!

[Deda]

thanks,very interesting.

[RichReg]

If the new 7 Series is any indication, BMW could bring back the 540 (& the 530) with their respective updated engines instead of using the 528/535 designations. The updated version of the N53 does have more power than the previous V8 engines in the 540 & 740, so performance would likely be on a par in the new F10, if not better.

[E89.35i]

540 better than 550? cannot be

[canucklion]

what's the point of having 550i if the 540i bi-turbo V8 generates more power? Wouldn't it make more sense to have 528, 535, and 550, with 550 receiving the 4.4 litre bi-turbo V8 since the new 750i and 750Li are using the 4.4 bi-turbo V8?

[Alchem]

2010?? Wow that is too long..

Mhm...the new e-class is tempting and its launching in july.

[Mark]

Updated first post with the latest engine speculation

[bmw 745d]

I bet the new 5 series will have the 8 speed gearbox.

[DerekS]

Originally Posted by Alchem

2010?? Wow that is too long..

Mhm...the new e-class is tempting and its launching in july.

In comparing the styling of the new W212 E Class to that of the new F10 5er, I would disagree with your opinion on the new E.

IMO, the new 5er is a much more dynamic looking car, with sporty lines and no strange embellishments, as found above the E Class rear wheel well.

Imagine the new E without its MB grill and rear logo ! What make would you guess this car to be ? Looking at the headlights, one could be excused for guessing Lexus. Then there are the rear lights that look so much like a Hyundai. Compared to the current E, with its Italian-like curves, the new, very angular E seems to be a big disappointment to me.

Unfortunately, the greenhouse on the new E has been reduced in height compared to the W211, so as to compromise side and rearward visibility. Notice the change in the new 5er's greenhouse; it is similar to the new 7 with a larger glass area than the current E60. This means that the new 5er will have better visibility than the E60 and the new E Class.

As far as the interior styling is concerned, from what we have seen so far in the spy shots, the new 5er will be similar to the new 7. This look is much cleaner than the new E Class, which has taken a more angular direction.

If we start to compare engines and driving dynamics, the BMW will really show its superiority ! The BMW I6 twin turbo motor is so much more responsive and efficient than the MB 3.5L V6. Then, compare steering and brakes, where BMW always exceeds the competition.

I, for one, applaud BMW for redirecting their styling, away from the Bangle embellishments, toward a cleaner, modern and very sporty demeanor.

[Jason]

Updated first post with latest information from : http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293702

[kplsoleil]

Great compilation. Subscribed!

[Jason]

Updated with:

- Active Hybrid 5 and Efficient Dynamics 520d will both join the regular 5-series in being introduced at Geneva show next spring

[Jason]

List above updated with some F10 M5 specific details:

Highlights:

* Will make official debut at 2011 Frankfurt motor show
* V8 turbo engine from X5 and X6 M
* Driveline will get taller gearing
* 30% increase in torque over current M5 (will be around 500lb-ft @ 1500rpm!)
* Transmission will be beefed up version of M3's 7-speed DCT
* Carbonfiber roof and trunk
* Will have Active Aerodynamics, which blanks off parts of the grille and cooling intakes during warm-up and under light throttle load
* Double wishbone front suspension with multi-link rear suspension
* Fully electric power steering with feel of hydraulic steering