Year: 2011

BMW has just given the new F10 M5 an invitation-only preview to a select group of motoring hacks. Of course, BMW imposed an embargo on any info and images from that preview. It goes without saying, then, that images of the concept model have now been leaked.

The origin of the images appears to be an obscure Russian website and given the limited audience that has seen this new M5 you have to wonder who really has leaked these pics.

For now, no engine specs or technical data has emerged. Fear not, BMW will release official details in the next few days anyway, when they launch the Concept M5 at Auto Shanghai.

Based on these images there’s few surprises as far as the look goes. It’s understated brawn, as is the German way. The gloss black wheels look good against the cool silver paintwork. Signature M quad-exhaust tips complete the usual teutonic look.

It’s understood the new M5 will feature a 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 derived from the X5 M along with a 7-speed DCT. Performance is sure to be brisk and as soon as we hear more we will let you know.

[Source: World Car Fans via Jon Sibal]

More news from the recent BMW press event held in Munich. This time Autocar brings word of a new M3 CSL that will sit between the regular M3 and the more extreme M3 GTS.

It has not been confirmed that the model will be called a CSL, rather outgoing BMW M boss, Dr Kay Segler, said the car will be “special design model focusing on lightweight construction” with “”several other surprises.”

Full details will be revealed when the car is launched at the Nürburgring 24 hour race in June.

[Source: Autocar]

UPDATE: BimmerFile confirms this new “CSL” will be four-door only initially, with a coupé likely to follow in 2012.

Following on from our earlier post about the BMW M3 ute here is the full complement of 26 images released by BMW’s marketing department. Each can be viewed as wallpaper-friendly 2000px super images by clicking on the photos below.

Yes, it’s an elaborate April Fool’s Day stunt. But the car is real, BMW will register it and use it for internal purposes. Besides, an M3 ute is very, very cool. Who could possibly say no to that!

BMW has confirmed the E92 M3 ute spied at the Nürburgring last month is theirs. With 309kW/420hp, a 450kg payload and a top speed beyond 300km/h they reckon it’s the world’s fastest pickup. Honest!

There’s more pics and a presser from BMW after the break. Don’t forget to click on the pics to load 2000px super images.

UPDATE: AUSmotive’s full image gallery is available HERE.

New spy shots of the next-generation BMW 1 Series hatch have recently emerged from the latest round of manufacturer testing at the Nürburgring. The most noticeable change on the F20 shown here is the enlarged kidney grille. Indeed the whole car looks bigger than its predecessor, which seems to be the way cars evolve these days.

It’s hard to tell with BMW’s famous camouflage graphics, but this new model looks a slightly better design solution than the current 1er hatch.

The F20 five-door hatch is expected to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, with the F22 coupé to follow around 12 months later.

If you want to read more, including checking out a few more pics shown in larger sizes, make sure you follow the source link below.

[Source: 1addicts]