German tuning company, G-Power, renowned for the BMW M5 Hurricane, is starting work on the new 2012 BMW M5 twin-turbo V8. In preliminary tuning, the company already sees 620hp (463kW). It’s going to be exciting times ahead for tuners of the new M5, as there’s certainly plenty of potential there. […]
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Video: 2012 BMW M5 vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG vs Panamera vs XFR
EVO magazine in the UK has just released a video of a drag race between a 2012 BMW M5, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG BiTurbo, Jaguar XFR, and a Porsche Panamera S. Before you watch the run, if you’d prefer, here are the main details of each car in case […]
Video: 913hp BMW M5 turbo overcomes tyres in any gear
Ever wondered what happens when 681kW (913hp) is put through to the rear wheels all at once? This 913hp BMW M5 turbo shows what can happen when lots and lots of power meets nowhere near enough tyre traction. Translated from a dutch website as best as we and Google Translate […]
Video: 2012 BMW M5 review by Totalcar
Hungarian auto publication Totalcar has just released a 2012 BMW M5 review which showcases more sideways action and smoke than the D1 Grand Prix. Well, maybe not that much, but it does show lots and lots of tyre-burning fun. There’s been various 2012 BMW M5 reviews lately, with the new […]
Video: 2012 BMW M5 full review
After loads of teasers, early testing videos and even review previews, a full 2012 BMW M5 review has finally been published by an international car website. As far as we know, this is the first full 2012 BMW M5 review video that has been published. As described by Autocar below, the […]
Video: 2012 BMW M5 review previews
Various international publications have been given access to review the new 2012 BMW M5 already, and have provided us all with early preview video reviews. Here’s a couple of the latest. The 2012 BMW M5 video reviews may be a little short, but they’re certainly sweet, giving us a quick […]
2012 BMW M5 – manual, ceramic brake and Active Sound Design options
According to various international reports, the new 2012 BMW M5 will come with the option of a six-speed manual transmission. A ceramic brake option is also said to be on the cards, while BMW has confirmed an Active Sound Design technology which aims to heighten in-car aural excitement. Unfortunately for […]
Video: 2012 BMW M5 reaches 300km/h on autobahn
BMW test engineers have taken the new 2012 BMW M5 out onto the autobahn in Germany and given it some stick, reaching speeds of around 300km/h (187mph). Video footage of one of the runs has just been put up on BimmerPost, which was recorded by the BMW M Flight president […]