BMW: 5-Series News
#1641
Senior Moderator
BMW Confirms 6-Speed Manual Transmission for the 2013 M5.
Detroit, MI – January 9, 2011…On the occasion of the North American International Auto Show, BMW confirmed today that it will offer a 6-speed manualtransmission on the North American version of the upcoming 2013 BMW M5. The 6-speed manual will be available from the start of production this summer and will be offered as a no-cost alternative to the standard 7-speed M-Double Clutch Transmission (DCT). The manual gearbox was a popular choice for U.S. customers of the previous generation M5 and continues to be a unique offer in the segment.
Though the 6-speed gearbox has one less gear than the M-DCT transmission, the ratios have been optimized for acceleration, flexibility and fuel economy. Final drive ratio and special M Active differential are maintained. The new transmission is mated to a short throw shift linkage topped with a black leather backlit shift knob.
The 2013 M5 will arrive at US BMW Centers in late summer 2012. Pricing, options and specifications will be released closer to the on-sale date.
Detroit, MI – January 9, 2011…On the occasion of the North American International Auto Show, BMW confirmed today that it will offer a 6-speed manualtransmission on the North American version of the upcoming 2013 BMW M5. The 6-speed manual will be available from the start of production this summer and will be offered as a no-cost alternative to the standard 7-speed M-Double Clutch Transmission (DCT). The manual gearbox was a popular choice for U.S. customers of the previous generation M5 and continues to be a unique offer in the segment.
Though the 6-speed gearbox has one less gear than the M-DCT transmission, the ratios have been optimized for acceleration, flexibility and fuel economy. Final drive ratio and special M Active differential are maintained. The new transmission is mated to a short throw shift linkage topped with a black leather backlit shift knob.
The 2013 M5 will arrive at US BMW Centers in late summer 2012. Pricing, options and specifications will be released closer to the on-sale date.
Hurry up already, we want ours!
#1642
The sizzle in the Steak
Now that's cool!
#1643
Senior Moderator
that's hot!
#1644
Senior Moderator
^^
#1645
The sizzle in the Steak
Coolest and hottest news of the day!!!
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#1647
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#1648
My first Avatar....
Love how that M5 sounds!
#1649
Senior Moderator
Review by Motortrend. 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and gets through the quarter in 11.9 seconds at 120.3 mph
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...3_bmw_m5_test/
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...3_bmw_m5_test/
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ttribe (03-14-2012)
#1650
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Internal materials on the USA rollout of the F10 M5: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/att...nfo-new-m5.pdf
#1651
Moderator
One F10 M5 destroyed already: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/f10...n-186-mph.html
#1652
Senior Moderator
what's astonishing about that story is that the passengers survived. W.T.F. that is crazy safety there.
#1653
Moderator
#1654
My first Avatar....
One F10 M5 destroyed already: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/f10...n-186-mph.html
#1655
I'm Craig
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Hope everyone makes a full recovery. Including the pup that was apparently in the car.
#1656
Moderator
#1657
Moderator
Special editions of the F10 M5 coming (to UK only):
More here: http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=688905
Along with the M3 M Performance Edition models, BMW has also released a teaser video and photos of the new limited BMW M5 M Performance Edition models - for the UK. The centerpiece of each M5 M Performance Edition model is the Frozen (matte) paint, which will include Frozen Blue, Frozen Red, and Frozen White. Only ten units of each color will be produced, for a total of just 30 cars.
More here: http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=688905
#1658
אני עומד עם ישראל
red matte paint looks pretty good. The 550i w/m sport pack I drove yesterday was a helluva car. The M is going to be nuts.
#1660
The sizzle in the Steak
BMW to retire manual gearboxes for M5, M6
The next-generations of BMW’s M5 and M6 products will come fitted exclusively with automatic transmissions, one of the automaker’s top engineers has revealed.
BMW currently offers the M5 with a manual transmission and the M6 will soon sprout a third pedal, but that will mark the end of manual transmissions in both cars. The take rate for manual gearboxes has dipped below profitable levels, meaning the next M5 and M6 will only be available with dual-clutch transmissions.
“Last year, maybe 15-20 percent of our M5s in the U.S. were manuals and maybe this year it will be 15 percent. It’s declining,” Albert Biermann, M’s head of engineering, told Inside Line.
The United States is the only market that gets manual versions of either car.
Biermann points to the high cost of development for the extinction of the manual transmission in the M5 and M6. Although cheaper to build than a dual-clutch unit, manual transmissions require extra engineering work, making them more costly to produce than their automatic counterparts.
“Theoretically the stick is cheaper, but it’s very low volumes and we have to strengthen everything in the gearbox and find space for the shifter and another pedal, so it doesn’t work out cheaper,” Biermann said.
Although manual versions of the M5 and M6 are riding off into the sunset, Biermann says BMW will continue to produce manual versions of the M3. “The M3 needs to have a stick shift. It will always have a stick shift,” he said.
BMW currently offers the M5 with a manual transmission and the M6 will soon sprout a third pedal, but that will mark the end of manual transmissions in both cars. The take rate for manual gearboxes has dipped below profitable levels, meaning the next M5 and M6 will only be available with dual-clutch transmissions.
“Last year, maybe 15-20 percent of our M5s in the U.S. were manuals and maybe this year it will be 15 percent. It’s declining,” Albert Biermann, M’s head of engineering, told Inside Line.
The United States is the only market that gets manual versions of either car.
Biermann points to the high cost of development for the extinction of the manual transmission in the M5 and M6. Although cheaper to build than a dual-clutch unit, manual transmissions require extra engineering work, making them more costly to produce than their automatic counterparts.
“Theoretically the stick is cheaper, but it’s very low volumes and we have to strengthen everything in the gearbox and find space for the shifter and another pedal, so it doesn’t work out cheaper,” Biermann said.
Although manual versions of the M5 and M6 are riding off into the sunset, Biermann says BMW will continue to produce manual versions of the M3. “The M3 needs to have a stick shift. It will always have a stick shift,” he said.
#1661
Senior Moderator
#1662
Burning Brakes
Road & Track's latest test of a 6MT M5 vs. a 6MT CTS-V. They also tested a DCT M5 which was noticeably quicker than the 6MT M5.
Personally, I would still get the 6MT.
Personally, I would still get the 6MT.
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#1664
Race Director
Although manual versions of the M5 and M6 are riding off into the sunset, Biermann says BMW will continue to produce manual versions of the M3. “The M3 needs to have a stick shift. It will always have a stick shift,” he said.
#1665
Senior Moderator
Although manual versions of the M5 and M6 are riding off into the sunset, Biermann says BMW will continue to produce manual versions of the M3. “The M3 needs to have a stick shift. It will always have a stick shift,” he said.
hope they stick to it.......
#1666
Team Owner
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First 2013 M5 Wrapped and Delivered in America.
In addition to the added package, the 2013 M5 was also equipped with a Sakhir Orange leather interior, 20-inch M light alloy wheels, Bang and Olufsen sound system and a sweet Piano Finish Black trim.The Alpine White model based at $89,900 and the add-ons, including Jersey's $1,300 gas guzzler tax brought that price up significantly. The sedan returns 16mpg combined (14 city/20 highway) and runs on a 560-horsepower 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8. The new M5 can sprint from 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds and reach an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. The photos come from M5Post and show the terrific new BMW M5 in all of its red-bowtied glory posing upon delivery. The photographer also snapped another pair of M5s at the show that will be delivered sometime next week
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ttribe (08-28-2012)
#1667
Senior Moderator
my friend is annoyed, he ordered pretty much the same exact car, and I mean it was a custom build
#1669
Senior Moderator
That M5 has our cosmetic package on it.
Hes gonna be very annoyed, that combo is very popular already.
We working on one tomorrow with the same exact combo. However this one is getting a lot of mods.
Hes gonna be very annoyed, that combo is very popular already.
We working on one tomorrow with the same exact combo. However this one is getting a lot of mods.
#1670
Senior Moderator
#1671
Senior Moderator
that sucks, I won't tell him.
and, can't stand when people mod brand new M cars....
#1672
Senior Moderator
I wish. Company that I am currently at has one coming next week as the shop car. It will be a very very crazy build. I mean you will shit your pants once its complete.
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=735446
Its just the painted front reflectors and painted front and side grilles instead of the chrome that comes from the factory.
I work at IND Distribution if that makes more sense.
Its just the painted front reflectors and painted front and side grilles instead of the chrome that comes from the factory.
I work at IND Distribution if that makes more sense.
#1673
Senior Moderator
#1674
Senior Moderator
Just put our M5 on the dyno. All stock. Totally underrated.
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740823
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740823
#1675
^holy shit. beastly.
#1678
So you can't use launch control but you can do 1/4 mile passes and dyno runs
#1680
Oh I thought you were trying to break it in