New M5 ditches V10.

[Breaker]

Twin turbo V8 to replace V10.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/247720/bmw_m5_muscles_in_with_v8.html?CMP=NLC-Newsletters&uid=aed1643d06aad63b54eacbbaa392c489

 

[AlanJ]

So, BMW, put this engine in the Zed......

 

[TH3R4POR]

yeah, shame they've moved from the V10

 

[mikedav]

'tis the way forward, Audi did it too with the S4 (now a V6TT not a V8 like the old one). Emissions regulations, efficiency, etc.

Based on that photoshop I will still want it BAD. That looks like sex.

Now if only we could scrub out evidence of the E60's entire existence from the 5 Series time line....

 

[Breaker]

So, BMW, put this engine in the Zed......

That would be a bit mouthwatering wouldn't it! :wink:

Can't see it happening as it would be quicker than the M5 never mind the M3!

 

[gannet]

actually quite liking that.

too big for me though...

 

[mmm-five]

It also makes it easier/cheaper for BMW to do a range of 'M' cars with the same engine but different characteristics - all with a simple bit of reprogramming.

For example, a high-power, lower-torque version for the Z4/1M/M3 and a mid-power/high-torque version for the soft-roaders and luxo-barges X5M/X6M/7 series.