When BMW introduced the X5/6M, which was the first M car to feature turbocharging, enthusiasts balked and scoffed.
I did too.
But then I drove it, and my God, you quickly realize what a phenomenal vehicle it really is. The motor is so lively and the transmission is razor sharp -- EVEN for an auto with a converter it shifts just as fast as a dual-clutch box. It is off the charts.
Now that BMW's M boss has confirmed that the next-generation M5 will feature the same powerplant, all BMW diehards should rejoice and be very excited for what is set to come from the M division.
BMWBlog reports:
What started as a rumor last year, it has finally received some official BMW backup. The next generation 2012 BMW M5 will be indeed powered by a V8 turbocharged engine. The information comes from BMW’s M boss, Dr. Kay Segler, in a recent interview for Auto Bild.
The powerplant in the F10 M5 is based on the same unit found in the BMW X5 M and X6M, the twin scroll twin turbo version of the N63, known as the S63, with Cylinder-bank Comprehensive Manifold (CCM).
While Dr. Segler has not confirmed the power output, everyone’s expectations lie within the 585-600 horsepower range. As the M boss pointed out, the new M5 will offer the best of two worlds: for normal everyday driving and for use as a race car , triggered by a push of a button. “The philosophy of “Two Cars in One”, which we have once established, you will find it explicitly in this vehicle.”, said Dr. Segler...
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