2010 BMW 5-Series Spied

BMW is preparing the next-generation of its 5-Series for launch in 2010 — 2009 for the European market and Motor Authority managed to get some spy photos. When the new 5-Series finally arrives — likely in 2010 — it will be available with the same 400hp twin-turbo V8 found in the X6, which would put it close to the current BMW M5. It’s also rumored the 6cylinder version of the 5 series will keep the twin turbo 6cylinder engine used in the 535i model. The next-generation 5-series is expected to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission with an all-wheel drive option being available. Also notice the quad-exhaust which really shows this 5 series means business and will most likely have current M5 performance speeds.
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Peyton18 - 6/18/2008 9:52:15 AM

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huge gaping grill isn't that refined in my book

bmwdrvr - 6/18/2008 11:54:06 AM

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yeah like the tractor trailer grill on an Audi I agree that isnt refined its garrish

BmwVoyager - 6/18/2008 10:03:24 AM

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they need to re-do the whole grill ~.~
it looks good on the f01 7-series but i dont think it'll look good on any other bmw model

AntiFanBoi - 6/18/2008 10:13:17 AM

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"it looks good on the f01 7-series"

NO! It didn't...

M53R - 6/18/2008 10:11:51 AM

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For some reason I can almost tell how the headlights will look like... From what I see, it looks very understated. It has half "eye brows". Not as stretched as the current one but still there.

JCH335i - 6/18/2008 10:37:52 AM

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looks pretty big even for a 5er

0to60 - 6/18/2008 10:44:28 AM

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Big bold grills must be in!

bmwdrvr - 6/18/2008 11:53:15 AM

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wow, "handle better", the BMW is still the benchmark in this class.....the Infiniti is simply cheaper....any test comparing the M with a 5, or E class had it winning due to the BMW's price but they always say the 5 is the better car......its a luxury car why are you raving about it being cheaper(for obvious reasons)

MattB - 6/19/2008 10:11:21 PM

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Wait...you say the Infiniti M is the class leader but then say the GS and E-class are better? That makes no sense.

Star - 6/18/2008 1:10:11 PM

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What's with this chick that calls herself "bulldogz"? Is she in that period of the month?

VISO - 6/18/2008 6:45:21 PM

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"Monkey See, Monkey Do."

MZauto - 6/18/2008 12:40:55 PM

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look like a 7. The rear like the current 7.

Star - 6/18/2008 1:20:32 PM

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Oh, so this is the new look of the benchmark in this segment. Sweet.

infunf - 6/18/2008 2:16:52 PM

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benchmark for a pos, ya.

Milton - 6/18/2008 1:26:58 PM

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It's gonna be even greater than the current one in every way.

ubercool - 6/18/2008 3:10:40 PM

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Jaguar's XF need not worry with styling as bland as this...

Hantra - 6/18/2008 3:46:33 PM

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Why is this a new story every day? We've not seen any more of the car at all since the first pics, but every time it's "spotted" we get a new story on it.

S4cabriofoxone - 6/18/2008 3:50:55 PM

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A bit on the big side, but looks nice. I hope BMWs don't keep getting bigger forever--apparently, the new "short" wheelbase 7 Series will be almost as long as the current 750Li.

EvoAudi - 6/19/2008 2:31:46 AM

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don't forget the extended 5-Series for china.

sector - 6/18/2008 10:56:33 PM

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These names comes to mind...

1-series aka Lego aka Piglet
3-series aka Twinkie
5-series aka Walrus
6-series aka Turtle
7-series aka Bathtub
X3 aka Puppet
X5 aka Shrek
X6 aka Hippo

Kinger - 6/19/2008 4:47:58 AM

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You really have way to much time on your hands, is school out for summer where you're from?

EvoAudi - 6/19/2008 2:31:13 AM

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For some reason when i think see that i am oddly reminded of the current dodge charger.