rotaryrock

Here's the concept F10 M5!

Guess the embargo just lifted, here's official set of pics - http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=511101

Over 100+ pics. It looks better in the real life shots than the ones from BMW IMHO.

Joey-E

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97-SC300

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I feel underwhelmed. I was expecting a bit more.

dunnojack

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what more do you expect ?

the previous m5's were nothing more than different bumpers, and quad exhaust too.

GiantsFan

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The F10 M5 is going to be a sleeper!

bnizzle87

The front looks more squished, IMO. Headlights have always looked good, and I like the subtle changes to the rear with the diffuser look and the accents above the exhaust tips. I was hoping for more, considering all the hype behind it. Maybe BMW will fine tune it before it's set to be distributed.

knihc2008

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Haha very underwhelming given there's really only one way this M5 could have looked. That said, the body kit doesn't look very well integrated into the 5er design... the front chin makes the front look too square, the rear diffuser looks too tacked on. Strange. Once the drive reviews come out, then we'll have something to be excited about

rominl

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i like the photoshop white one more

the rear bottom part looks a bit complicated. the side grilles could be smoother / slicker i think

dunnojack

the only part i found awkward at first was that front "half-lip"

maybe if they extended it towards the center more, it wouldn't look like an overbite.....

rdgdawg

Front looks like it's pulled right off the X5M....




Disappointing...

INHOCJP

I like it. And performance wise, sounds like the new M5 is going to be a beast

harman

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Nice job on extending that lip. Mkaes it look better, but still the whole encircled part isnt quite right for some reason.
The kit around the rear exhaust tips makes the rear look like it has many things going on at once- not very well put together
Behind the wheel no doubt is the most exiting part of the car. Wonder what the driving dynamics are like?

CDNROCKIES

The front end is "flatter" because of the new pedestrian safety regulations in Europe. It is no different than the "flat" front ends on the new CLS or C63. They can't make meet the guidelines without this.

The looks are subjective. I'm not in love with it out of the gate, but the color/wheel combo may have something to do with it. This was never going to be a ground breaking design. It's a mid-size luxury performance sedan and fit's it's profile.

The performance stats are really what matters. It will be interesting to see what the final numbers look like. I can't wait to see a direct Panamera vs. F10 M5 comparo.

MPLexus301

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The side skirts certainly aren't helping - just way too BLAH and conservative. Every M car uses the same style bumpers and for as sharp-edged as they have been recently, I think the 5 is a conservative enough design that they look out of place. The car is very smooth and rather understated, so these boy-racer bumpers look out of place IMO.

The rear end is the worst...very mish-mashed.

I'm looking forward to seeing the production car in different colors (and wheels).

CDNROCKIES

Most on the BMW forums suggest that the side skirts, mirrors and wheels will not be the same on the production version.