BMW M5 - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Autolust

BMW M5 CSL unleashed

29 Oct 2009 04:38:22 PDT

It’s the M5 CSL that BMW never built! To celebrate 25 years of the M5 the German manufacturer has built a one-off edition of the outgoing car, with more power and less weight than the standard model.

Original story at AutoExpress .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

2012 BMW M5 To Get Twin-Turbo V8

28 Sep 2009 08:37:59 PDT

MUNICH, Germany — The next-generation BMW M5, due out in 2011, is still more than a year away from launch, but European sources are confirming that the new mid-range übe r-sedan will ditch its thirsty 5.0-liter V10 engine in favor of a twin-turbo V8.

Original story at Edmunds.com/Inside Line .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Spied: BMW M5 F10

23 Sep 2009 17:42:20 PDT

Spies have captured more images of the upcoming BMW M5 (F10) revealing further design details. Last week the M5 showed its front end design.

Original story at Auto Spies .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Next M5 Reveals Muscular Power Bulge, Not Much Else [Spy Photos]

18 Sep 2009 13:40:45 PDT

The front end of what could be the 2011 BMW M5 revision will evidently look like the current M3. No word on what's under that bulge or if it's necessary or merely cosmetic. [Bimmerpost]

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Photo: Super Dave Gortat

15 Sep 2009 13:03:32 PDT

Skeets: HA-HA! [ Marcin Gortat (notes) pulls his car over and gets out.] Gortat: Do you find something comical about my appearance when I am driving my automobile? Skeets: Yes. Gortat: Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. [Points to his customized Gortat-mobile.] This was t...

Original story at Yahoo! Sports .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Next Generation BMW M5 Interior Spied!

24 Aug 2009 21:14:42 PDT

The boys over at spyshots. nl were tipped with these true interior snapshots of the upcoming M5. They actually went inside and snapped from the inside. Must be nice to get that close to the M5 this far from production!

Original story at Auto Spies .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

BMW M5 news and blogs - November 22, 2009

22 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit BMW M5 news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• 2011 BMW M5 Information Leak, Turbo V8 On The Way -- from Auto Spies
• Next-gen BMW M5 -- from AutoExpress
• Motoring: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG -- from Independent
• 2003 BMW M5 E39 from UK and Ireland - Comments -- from Carsurvey.org
• Cadillac CTS-V vs BMW M5 Road Course Battle -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "BMW M5" V10 OR engine OR "BMW M" OR sedan OR "top speed" OR SMG OR "manual transmission" OR bhp OR performance OR E60 OR "Sequential Manual Gearbox" OR iDrive OR torque OR E34 OR rear OR "steering wheel" OR limiter OR Alpina OR "launch control" OR cylinder OR "G Power" OR saloon OR gearbox OR mph OR kW OR LHD OR Sedans OR litre OR RHD OR "BMW 5-Series" OR "Mercedes Benz" OR Audi
• First Drive: 2010 Jaguar XFR, XKR and one of the best V8s on the ... -- from Autoblog
• Rendering: Next generation 2012 BMW M5 -- from AutoSpies.com
• m5board.com presents: BMW M5 E39 standard vs BMW M Roadster ... -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "BMW M5" V10 OR engine OR "BMW M" OR sedan OR "top speed" OR SMG OR "manual transmission" OR bhp OR performance OR E60 OR "Sequential Manual Gearbox" OR iDrive OR torque OR E34 OR rear OR "steering wheel" OR limiter OR Alpina OR "launch control" OR cylinder OR "G Power" OR saloon OR gearbox OR mph OR kW OR LHD OR Sedans OR litre OR RHD OR "BMW 5-Series" OR "Mercedes Benz" OR Audi
• Review: Chrysler 300 SRT8 affordable but not for everyone -- from The Aurora Sentinel
• Toyota Troubles, G-Power M5, Ferrari Fiorano 599 GTB ... -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "BMW M5" V10 OR engine OR "BMW M" OR sedan OR "top speed" OR SMG OR "manual transmission" OR bhp OR performance OR E60 OR "Sequential Manual Gearbox" OR iDrive OR torque OR E34 OR rear OR "steering wheel" OR limiter OR Alpina OR "launch control" OR cylinder OR "G Power" OR saloon OR gearbox OR mph OR kW OR LHD OR Sedans OR litre OR RHD OR "BMW 5-Series" OR "Mercedes Benz" OR Audi

See complete BMW M5 news, blog, video, and photo coverage at Autolust.

Motoring: Jaguar XFR

21 Aug 2009 16:30:03 PDT

Price: £59,900 Top speed: 155mph 0-60mph 4.7 seconds Consumption: 22.5mpg CO2 emissions: 292g/km Best for: Fun-lovers Also worth considering? BMW M5; Mercedes-Benz CLS 63AMG; Audi S6

Original story at Independent .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Top Gear: Jaguar's XFR Vs. BMW's M5

21 Jul 2009 09:59:42 PDT

The BMW M5 needs no introduction anymore and everyone acknowledges that the M5 has been, as Mr. Clarkson says also, “the ultimate sport saloon”….well, sedan as we call it here in the U.S.

Original story at Auto Spies .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

2009 BMW M5

08 May 2009 14:27:49 PDT

s editors drove the new BMW M5 in order to give you an expert opinion. Then TheCarConnection.com's enthusiasts researched available road tests on the new BMW M5 to produce this conclusive review and to help you find the truth where other reviews might differ. Likes In a class of its own Perfec...

Original story at TheCarConnection.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Oberlin Ave. car crash kills Lorain woman, 32

22 Apr 2009 22:52:41 PDT

Norwalk Reflector OH The vehicle, a 2006 BMW M5 four-door sedan, was traveling north in the left lane on Oberlin Avenue when it spun out of control about 10:48 pm, Soto said. The BMW crossed the southbound lanes and struck a utility pole on the west side of Oberlin Avenue. ...

Original story at The Morning Journal .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Mercedes unveils faster E63 AMG

03 Apr 2009 04:11:22 PDT

India Mercedes has unveiled its monster E Class, the new E63 AMG, now with more power, harder looks and faster performance. Its 6.3-litre V8 pumps out 518bhp - that's 11bhp more than the old model and 18bhp more than a BMW M5. And the extra grunt ensures the ...

Original story at Zigwheels.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Hot News: Jaguar XF Estate

25 Mar 2009 23:02:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (My Blog)
The XF is going XL! Jaguar is poised to expand its range with an estate version of the award-winning XF saloon at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.There’s been no shortage of new metal from the Coventry-based firm of late, with hot R versions of both the XF and XK breaking cover, as well a...

Original story at dikarockz (Blogspot) .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

New 2010 Jaguar XFR: Official details and Photo

13 Jan 2009 01:42:27 PST

Written by Trance4you
Jaguar will submit the new XFR with a limited palette of just eight outside ensign: Ultimate Black, Indigo, Liquid Silver, Lunar Grey, Porcelain, Botanical Green, Kyanite Blue and Salsa. Tagged: 2010 Jaguar XF-R video, 2010 Jaguar XFR, 2010 Jaguar XFR leaked, 2010JaguarXFR, ameri...

Original story at autoworld.wordpress.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

2009 Detroit Auto Show: 2010 Jaguar XFR

09 Jan 2009 14:57:32 PST

As expected, it's powered by a new supercharged 5.0-liter V8. The slightly larger engine is rated to produce 510-horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque which puts it right up there with the BMW M5, Cadillac CTS-V and Mercedes-Benz E63, at least in terms of horsepower. Jag says it's enough p...

Original story at Straightline .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

2009 predictions

01 Jan 2009 06:40:26 PST

Written by Chas Hallett
Chrysler will merge with GM. Though Jeep will be floated off, maybe to Nissan-Renault. If its got any sense it will completely restructure the line-up and make a big play of what is still one of the world's most recognisable brands. Jeep designed i-pod anyone?

Original story at Autocar.co.uk .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V: First Drive

29 Aug 2008 13:20:00 PDT

Written by Wes Siler
Only a couple of minutes into the briefing and already things are going bad. “The supercharged engine doesn’t trail off up to the 6,200 RPM redline, so on the track, you may find yourself hitting the rev limiter once or twice,” says a Cadillac spokesperson, preparing us for our first foray o...

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

2008 Audi RS6 Avant Review

30 Jun 2008 09:49:04 PDT

This 2008 Audi RS6 Avant review is done by Richard Hammond from Top Gear while putting it through a race, of course. He also foes a comparison between the new 2008 Audi RS6 Avant and its main competitors - the BMW M5 and the Mercedes E63. The 2008 Audi RS6 Av... Complete text here: 2008 Audi RS6 Avant...

Original story at ZerCustoms .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5 news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

2007 Audi A6 3.2L, Part Three [Jalopnik Reviews]

05 Mar 2008 21:00:00 PST

Written by Chris Doane
• Manufacturer: Audi • Model year: 2007 • Engine type: 3.2 Liter FSI V6 • Horsepower: 255 @ 6,500 RPM • Torque: 243 @ 3,250 RPM • Transmission: 6-speed automated manual • Wheelbase: 111.9" • Drive type: AWD • 0 - 60 mph: 6.9 seconds • 1/4-mile: N/A • Top speed: 130 MPH (electronically limited)

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Nothing But a G-Thang: G-Power Reveals 730 HP Hurricane, Lays Claim to Fastest, Most Powerful Street-Legal BMW

02 Jan 2008 04:45:00 PST

Written by Ray Wert
G-POWER HURRICANE: 340 km/h and 730 hp: The World's Fastest and Most Powerful Street-Legal BMW The worldís fastest and most powerful street-legal BMW is made by G-POWER. The 340-km/h G-POWER HURRICANE is based on the latest BMW M5. At the heart of the high-performance sedan is a five-lite...

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS

14 Dec 2007 00:12:00 PST

When we say the HHR SS doesn't blast away from a stop, we should qualify that statement by explaining that this is without using launch control. Yes, just like the BMW M5, the HHR SS has a launch control mode. Toggle through the traction control settings (on, off, competition) until you get to...

Original story at Automobile Magazine .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Cadillac's new STS-V is a supercharged sedan fit for the devil

03 Jul 2007 22:35:47 PDT

2007 Cadillac STS-V Body style: five-passenger, rear-wheel sedan Transmission: Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control PLUSES: Bargain priced "speed sedan," easier to live with than a Corvette and more horsepower.

Original story at ParamusPost.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Audi's S6 is rolling finesse, inside and out

27 Mar 2007 22:29:00 PDT

The only transmission is the six-speed Tiptronic, which some enthusiasts don't consider to be a real transmission. BMW offers a six-speed manual or its Sequential Manual Gearbox, a six-speed automated manual. But some enthusiasts don't enjoy BMW's engineering of its SMG.

Original story at ParamusPost.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

BMW M5 is a smoother mover

20 Mar 2007 22:51:06 PDT

2007 BMW M5 Horsepower: 500 at 7,750 rpm Torque: 383 at 6,100 rpm Transmission: seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox or no-cost-option 6-speed manual The competition: Audi S6, Cadillac STS-V, Jaguar XJR, Mercedes-Benz E63. Where assembled: Dingolfing, Germany

Original story at ParamusPost.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Required Riding: E39 BMW M5 [Required Riding]

16 May 2006 10:00:00 PDT

Written by Mike Spinelli
On the sensible side, the E39 was also the first M Product with electronic traction control. On the not-so-sensible side, pressing a button labeled "Sport" tightens-up the M5's steering and throttle response -- transforming a stupidly swift sedan into a totally bonkers BMW. Thanks to th...

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.

Between the Lines: AutoWeek on the Cadillac STS-V

01 Dec 2005 21:25:22 PST

Written by rfarago
For those looking for a BMW M5 in Cadillac clothing, that may not be enough. But for those seeking Corvette performance in a well-mannered, full-size rear-wheel drive American luxury sedan, STS-V is a dream come true. So much for Bimmer battling. So much for Cadillac. So much for GM. And so much...

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: BMW M5.