BMW F10 5-series interior (partial) photographed

Jason · 03-25-2008, 11:56 AM

Here are the first photos of the heavily covered interior of the F10 5-series. Getting a glimpse of an upcoming model's interior always provides good insight into the future design language of other upcoming BMW models.

Notice the new side-by-side placement of the gear selector and i-drive knob in the middle console. It appears to resemble the new X5's console. We also get a peak at the new steering wheel.

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Epacy · 03-25-2008, 12:01 PM

Bug-eye taillights.

Neema · 03-25-2008, 12:06 PM

why dont they just tint the windows on all these test mules.

E90SLAM · 03-25-2008, 12:22 PM

Seems like there's more button on the steering wheel....

jdink · 03-25-2008, 12:24 PM

those look like the wheels on the acura tl s type....

Tallest · 03-25-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

why dont they just tint the windows on all these test mules.

would make it illegal i guess...

I think that steering wheel looks like its from Opel or something, nasty design as far as these pics tell.

when is F10 coming out btw?

.:bHd:. · 03-25-2008, 01:33 PM

electronic gauges?

Los Angeles · 03-25-2008, 01:51 PM

I know this sounds crazy but...

What if one of these test drivers was held up at gun point, forced to give up the car or else they're dead? Then the robber takes off with the car to a desolate garage/area of some sort.

Next, they remove all the panels and viola, the new design is revealed. Then the pictures are taken.

After the pictures are taken, the car is burned so that the evidence is gone.

I know its far fetched and crazy but.. I could see it happening.

monsta · 03-25-2008, 02:03 PM

^

epiphone3 · 03-25-2008, 02:04 PM

looks to me like there are buttons on the centre console that might be EDC and such. Like on the M5.

I wonder why they are covering the i-drive screen so intently?

BK · 03-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Man, the body panels of the new 5er sure are ugly.

I am kidding. On a more serious note, there must be some sort of major iDrive revision, because they are very concerned about giving that away.

!Xoible · 03-25-2008, 02:17 PM

ugly car, what's BMW doing??
just kidding...

looks like more things to play with. i wonder why that person was interested in covering iDrive.. maybe it has a Google.com homepage

335er · 03-25-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

Man, the body panels of the new 5er sure are ugly.

I am kidding. On a more serious note, there must be some sort of major iDrive revision, because they are very concerned about giving that away.

Maybe they were covering up the iDrive internet access?

Did you see that the iDrive button seemed to be moved forward, just aft of the shifter, in the first photo, and then there is a second (likely dummy) controller-shaped bump, closer to where it currently resides?

hks786 · 03-25-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Los Angeles

I know this sounds crazy but...

What if one of these test drivers was held up at gun point, forced to give up the car or else they're dead? Then the robber takes off with the car to a desolate garage/area of some sort.

Next, they remove all the panels and viola, the new design is revealed. Then the pictures are taken.

After the pictures are taken, the car is burned so that the evidence is gone.

I know its far fetched and crazy but.. I could see it happening.

LMAO

I've thought of scenarios myself like that, although I didnt get to the part where the car is burnt

Bluesummer · 03-25-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Los Angeles

I know this sounds crazy but...

What if one of these test drivers was held up at gun point, forced to give up the car or else they're dead? Then the robber takes off with the car to a desolate garage/area of some sort.

Next, they remove all the panels and viola, the new design is revealed. Then the pictures are taken.

After the pictures are taken, the car is burned so that the evidence is gone.

I know its far fetched and crazy but.. I could see it happening.

now you r talking about a TRUE car enthusiast

KL2DC · 03-25-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Los Angeles

I know this sounds crazy but...

What if one of these test drivers was held up at gun point, forced to give up the car or else they're dead? Then the robber takes off with the car to a desolate garage/area of some sort.

Next, they remove all the panels and viola, the new design is revealed. Then the pictures are taken.

After the pictures are taken, the car is burned so that the evidence is gone.

I know its far fetched and crazy but.. I could see it happening.

criminal minds/intentions....

Although, after scoring big with exclusive spy pics, I would just sell the developmental mule to the likes of Lexus or Mercedes-Benz who'd be very interested to reverse engineer and would pay very handsomely for the opportunity

Bluesummer · 03-25-2008, 02:55 PM

i think those test cars must have got a "self destruction" button some where

JCH485 · 03-25-2008, 03:07 PM

Rumor had it that BMW was working with Apple on a new interface, my guess is that an apple interface could be easily recognized, hence the secrecy.

Last E92 M3 · 03-25-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluesummer

i think those test cars must have got a "self destruction" button some where

wow that's a good idea

asdflkijd · 03-25-2008, 03:16 PM

looks retarded and am not looking forward to the new model.. all the car companies are running out of ideas or something cuz the new generation of cars are looking uglier and uglier

KL2DC · 03-25-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluesummer

i think those test cars must have got a "self destruction" button some where

....and cyanide pills for the test drivers (to be used when captured by hostile Mercedes-Benz engineers)

npb · 03-25-2008, 03:23 PM

who are the people who drive these cars anyway? the guy covering up the A/c vents and another portion of the dash looks like a young kid...

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