Next generation BMW M5 (F90) prototype first sighting! Spy Photos, Videos, Info

The Automotive Enthusiast · 09-23-2016, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobysaurus

And the M157 sounds absolutely brutal compared to the M177. After having driven the AMG GTS I thought it sounded more like an Audi V8 than an AMG because it lacked that deep rumble of the M157 and especially the M156.

Despite being a huge fan of AMG V8's, I also like the S63's engine note because it's unique in its own way as if they were trying to making it sound like a high revving engine or something and it sort of works, although nowhere near as good as an S65. Just wish it was a bit louder stock. AMG, SVR and RS don't make you buy sport exhausts to make your car louder - they're loud from the factory.

If by unique you mean it sounds fake, you're right.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 09-23-2016, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemetier

LED Headlights will be standard on all 5 series, with Adaptive LED, Icon Adaptive LED, and Laser as options or standard depending on the model and market.

Icon adaptive LED?

lemetier · 09-24-2016, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo@BMWofFairfax

Icon adaptive LED?

Same as the 7er. Adaptive LED that have the Corona Design modeled after Concept Iconic Lights have that designation. In the latest spy pics, the car with number plate ending in 1 has the basic LED headlights. The car with number plate ending in 9 has Icon Adaptive LED.

stoweboarder720 · 09-26-2016, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemetier

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wills2

Time will tell, they look like orange indicator blubs to me.

Yes, the non-adaptive LED headlights have halogen indicators.

that is pathetic that a 90000+ USD car has halogen turn signals, I know it's a small detail but it's pathetic and cost cutting, it shouldn't only be in an 800 dollar adaptive package. this nickel and diming trend in BMW is getting out of hand.

lemetier · 09-26-2016, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoweboarder720

that is pathetic that a 90000+ USD car has halogen turn signals, I know it's a small detail but it's pathetic and cost cutting, it shouldn't only be in an 800 dollar adaptive package. this nickel and diming trend in BMW is getting out of hand.

Good thing the Icon Adaptive LED will be standard in the US (if not all markets) on the M5.

Just because a development mule is equipped with base variant equipment doesn't mean the production version will.

Jason · 10-04-2016, 11:28 AM

Updated October 4, 2016 with newest spy video from Nurburgring

bim2er · 10-04-2016, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

Updated October 4, 2016 with newest spy video from Nurburgring

That guy's hustling, even with the understeer.

phoenixbmwlife · 10-04-2016, 12:04 PM

Sounds very angry but not over powering. Looks kinda loose on the roads. I'm guessing this is NOT AWD. I see E90 M3 style mirrors. I guess after the backlash of none on the M2 they made sure to put it on. Overall I'm excited for this new 5 series.

(H) · 10-04-2016, 12:08 PM

Looks much more planted than F10 with less body roll. But still appears heavy. Exhaust doesn't sound much different to me from current LCI CP?!

Zeroblade · 10-04-2016, 12:35 PM

Ayyyyeeee M mirrors.

Everybody can calm down now

vladberca · 10-04-2016, 12:40 PM

Faster than the new Panamera Turbo?
I hope so!

M-Pilot · 10-04-2016, 01:28 PM

Why is the new 5 series is called G30 and this one called F90?

YungDro · 10-04-2016, 02:13 PM

thread closed....

RyanBMW · 10-04-2016, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cntzl

Why is the new 5 series is called G30 and this one called F90?

I am wondering about this too!

DD335i · 10-04-2016, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

Updated October 4, 2016 with newest spy video from Nurburgring

Looks/sounds good!

SCOTT26 · 10-04-2016, 03:51 PM

Another new element.
The new M5 seats.

Name: f90-m5-seats.jpg
Views: 1188
Size: 84.8 KB

Name: f90m5.jpg
Views: 1178
Size: 383.3 KB

C5 FOR · 10-04-2016, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo@BMWofFairfax

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobysaurus

And the M157 sounds absolutely brutal compared to the M177. After having driven the AMG GTS I thought it sounded more like an Audi V8 than an AMG because it lacked that deep rumble of the M157 and especially the M156.

Despite being a huge fan of AMG V8's, I also like the S63's engine note because it's unique in its own way as if they were trying to making it sound like a high revving engine or something and it sort of works, although nowhere near as good as an S65. Just wish it was a bit louder stock. AMG, SVR and RS don't make you buy sport exhausts to make your car louder - they're loud from the factory.

If by unique you mean it sounds fake, you're right.

Rather confusing post, does the M156 win?

Germanauto · 10-04-2016, 08:26 PM

Let's hope its more engaging to drive an less of a boat than the current ///M5. I feel that overall, the F10 has been a spectacular design inside and out that has been letdown by driving dynamics uncharacteristic of the badge on hood.

bmwmnation · 10-05-2016, 01:59 AM

Sounds weak :/

Redrckt135 · 10-05-2016, 02:39 AM

I'm just excited about the carbon roof and M mirrors.

Inge_F · 10-05-2016, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeroblade

Ayyyyeeee M mirrors.

Everybody can calm down now

Yep, should be alright then since we all know that M-mirrors are the most important feature on an M-car...

mcvaughan · 10-05-2016, 10:50 AM

Liking what I see so far!

10-04-2016, 11:28 AM	#424
Jason Administrator 41059 Rep 21,243 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Updated October 4, 2016 with newest spy video from Nurburgring __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-04-2016, 12:04 PM	#426
phoenixbmwlife Brigadier General 1913 Rep 4,128 Posts Drives: M235i & G30 540i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boynton Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW/M235i [0.00]	Sounds very angry but not over powering. Looks kinda loose on the roads. I'm guessing this is NOT AWD. I see E90 M3 style mirrors. I guess after the backlash of none on the M2 they made sure to put it on. Overall I'm excited for this new 5 series. __________________ Lack of money is not the problem. It is merely a symptom of what's going on inside of you! - T Harv Eker Follow me on Insta https://www.instagram.com/bmwm_life_/ https://www.instagram.com/autogiftua/ https://www.instagram.com/phoenixbmwlife/
	Appreciate 1 DD335i117.00 Quote

10-04-2016, 12:08 PM	#427
(H) Lieutenant 156 Rep 592 Posts Drives: F80 M3 (after F10 M5 ;-) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Now Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	Looks much more planted than F10 with less body roll. But still appears heavy. Exhaust doesn't sound much different to me from current LCI CP?! __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- IG: hartmutkraft FB: seventeenjewels
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-04-2016, 12:35 PM	#428
Zeroblade Explodes on impact 209 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2006 Mazda3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Behind the wheel iTrader: (0)	Ayyyyeeee M mirrors. Everybody can calm down now __________________ Yea... yea I got an M(azda)3.... <.< work in progress
	Appreciate 1 DD335i117.00 Quote

10-04-2016, 12:40 PM	#429
vladberca Major General 763 Rep 5,561 Posts Drives: '18 octavia 2.0 tdi dsg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova iTrader: (0)	Faster than the new Panamera Turbo? I hope so!
	Appreciate 1 clbmw632.50 Quote

10-04-2016, 01:28 PM	#430
M-Pilot Brigadier General 4861 Rep 3,660 Posts Drives: 981 Cayman GTS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 [0.00] 2023 Toyota GR86 [0.00] 2016 Porsche Cayman ... [10.00]	Why is the new 5 series is called G30 and this one called F90?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-04-2016, 02:13 PM	#431
YungDro Major 1089 Rep 1,149 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	thread closed.... Last edited by YungDro; 12-10-2019 at 07:14 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-04-2016, 03:51 PM	#434
SCOTT26 Major General 5319 Rep 5,824 Posts Drives: A big F-off German Truck. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE iTrader: (0)	Another new element. The new M5 seats. __________________ The M850i is evidence that BMW have got their mojo back when it comes to dynamic sports cars...
	Appreciate 1 gmfive98.00 Quote

10-04-2016, 08:26 PM	#436
Germanauto Major General 9730 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Let's hope its more engaging to drive an less of a boat than the current ///M5. I feel that overall, the F10 has been a spectacular design inside and out that has been letdown by driving dynamics uncharacteristic of the badge on hood.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2016, 01:59 AM	#437
bmwmnation Private 50 Rep 85 Posts Drives: e60 530i and r32 skyline gtr Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: calabasas iTrader: (0)	Sounds weak :/
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-05-2016, 02:39 AM	#438
Redrckt135 Major 430 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 16 M5 & 17 X5M Join Date: May 2012 Location: Nj iTrader: (10)	I'm just excited about the carbon roof and M mirrors.
	Appreciate 1 FSHNGRY2347.50 Quote

10-05-2016, 10:50 AM	#440
mcvaughan Lieutenant Colonel 704 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: F87 Competition Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (1)	Liking what I see so far! __________________ Matt
	Appreciate 1 spikes111287.50 Quote