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http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1061595_2012-bmw-m5-leaked

Though it isn’t set to make its official world debut until this September’s 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, the new 2012 BMW M5 has hit the Internet by way of a leaked report and is already striking terror in the hearts of AMG and RS fans all around the globe. That’s because the latest generation F10 bruiser comes packing a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 developing 552 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque.

Purists may miss the high-rev V-10 of the E60 M5, but the new force-fed V-8 should prove to be much more usable. Its peak torque, yes all 510 pound-feet of twist, arrives at just 1,500 rpm.

This is directly reflected in performance, with the 2012 BMW M5 accelerating from 0-62 mph in just 4.4 seconds versus the previous car’s 4.7 second time. The 0-124 mph run, meanwhile, will take you 13 seconds.

Note that these acceleration figures are with a seven-speed M-DCT dual clutch transmission. A conventional six-speed manual is almost certain to be offered in the U.S. market given the prototypes spotted recently.

Top speed will remain at an electronically limited 155 mph, however an M-Drivers-Package is said to be available, which will lift top speed to a reported 189 mph.

Other details mentioned in the leaked report include an Active M-Differential with torque vectoring between the rear wheels, 20-inch light alloy wheels and a sub-8 minute Nurburgring lap time.

While the car’s official world debut isn’t set to occur until September, the new 2012 BMW M5 will reportedly make an appearance at the M Festival at the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race in Germany on June 23.

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Looks great, A bit more understated like the original M5 I think.

I reckon it will have been hard to get the twin turbo motor sounding as good as the old V10 at high revs or the E39 with the NA V8. Like the Golf R32 vs the new Golf R.

Another link: Motor Report

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I think it would've been good to see some clear indicator lenses at the rear like some of the earlier Ms.

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And I think in recent news it was hinted at that the new 1 Series is likely to be hatch only (possibly including a GT variant) with the coupe / vert going to "2 Series" designation; the 1 Series will have four-pots while the 2 Series could have sixes. Good to hear.

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Agreed, I'd love an E39 M5 and they're within striking distance budget-wise to acquire... Not sure about maintenance though as they are a complicated beast (not that the GTR isn't, but when you have self levelling dampers, about 6 oxygen /lambda sensors, etc there are many things that could fail)

The other "problem" is that because they are such a comfy car, many have done high miles. Looking for an E39 M5, it's rare that a well looked after one comes up with less than, say, 120,000km on it...

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Yep. Also twin scrolled turbos, DFSI and short intercooler piping and exhaust manifolds inside the valley allows them to run higher compression meaning the turbos are on song from the get go. Really a fascinating engine.

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Yep. Also twin scrolled turbos, DFSI and short intercooler piping and exhaust manifolds inside the valley allows them to run higher compression meaning the turbos are on song from the get go. Really a fascinating engine.

Not sure if its the exact same spec but the S63 engine uses exhaust pulses from each bank through the twin scroll turbos

http://www.bimmerboost.com/content.php?1157-BMW-twin-turbo-V8-analysis-Power-potential-tuning-performance-and-architecture-of-the-N63-and-S63-motors

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Looks ok.

It look more like stretched and buffed version of current M3 sedan.

Yep very true and this I believe is mainly due to the fact the 2012 M3 comes out only as a coupe (no more sedan). So if you want a high performance M saloon, the M5 is the only option. Having said this, it has not been official to my understanding.

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