Following the photo gallery leaked yesterday, the Bavarians from BMW released a full photo gallery of the new BMW M5 but also the key features of the new M model based on the current generation 5 Series. As expected, our previous assumptions on the unit that comes with the new M5 confirm while in terms of aesthetics, the high-performance model gets specific M styling components, nothing very impressive, a sign that BMW focused on what sits under the bonnet.

Comparing to the current BMW 5 Series, the new M5 F10 benefits from more imposing parts such as new front and rear bumpers, a quad-pipe exhaust system, a set of 19-inch alloy wheels, new boot lid spoiler and also air vents.

On the other hand, the new M5 F10 gets the same unit that fits the current X5 M and X6 M models within the range. We talk about a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 unit able to offer 560 horsepower from 6,000 to 7,000 rpm and 680 Nm of torque from 1,500 rpm. The previous generation M5 benefits from a bigger 5.0-liter V10 unit but it offers slightly less power, somewhere around 500 horsepower.

This means that the new eight-cylinder engine should deliver a better fuel consumption, the Germans claiming that it has been increased by around 30% to 9,9 liters/100 km (23,8 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 232 g/km, meeting the Euro5 requirements. The V8 engine comes together with a seven-speed M Double Clutch transmission with Drivelogic which transfers the power to the rear wheels. The new BMW M5 F10 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,4 seconds while the top speed is limited at 250 km/h or 305 km/h if you opt for the M Driver’s package.

Making again a comparison of the new M5 with the previous generation, the power output has been increased by 10% and torque by 30% while, as mentioned above, the fuel economy is improved by 30%. These figures are great mainly considering that we talk about a 4.4-liter V8 instead a 5.0-liter V10, therefore, a better optimized unit.

In terms of technology, the new BMW M5 F10 benefits from all the latest innovations such as the M Drive system, Servotronic steering system, M suspension, a high performance braking system, Drivelogic, Dynamic Damper Control and more. For now, there is no pricing details available but very likely we will find more next week at the M Festival.

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The 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show will take place between September 15 and 25, the German event being the perfect stage for BMW to unveil their new models. More exactly, the Bavarians plan to introduce four new models, a variety of vehicles ranging from high performance to zero-emission.

For the beginning, BMW will unveil its first fully electric model from the new i sub-brand, we talk about i3, an emission-free vehicle which features an electric motor able to produce around 150 horsepower. A single charge will provide a driving range of about 250 kilometers while the tiny eco-friendly model will be able to hit a top speed of 160 km/h. According to the latest rumors, the 2013 BMW i3 will start from around $35,000, nothing official yet however.

The new i3 will be the first model within the i sub-brand to be revealed, a hybrid version of this model being rumored to enter the market later, the conventional engine having the role to extend the driving range. More about the i3 and also i8 hybrid supercar, a model based on the well-known Vision EfficientDynamics concept can be found here.

The second model scheduled to be introduced at Frankfurt is the new BMW M5 F10, the M version of the current 5 Series generation. The model has been previously revealed at Shanghai in a pre-production version but the European debut will take place in Frankfurt. The BMW M5 F10 features a 4.4-liter twin-turbo engine able to develop somewhere about 570 horsepower and 720 Nm of torque. The V8 unit gets the TwinPower technology and is coupled to a seven-speed DCT double-clutch gearbox.

The next-generation 1 Series will also debut at the German event but the details are very limited for now. All we know is that the model increased in dimension and we are looking forward for any new information to communicate it to you. Lastly, BMW will bring the M3 GTS Sedan at Frankfurt, a model spied earlier this year somewhere near the Nürburgring. The GTS version of the current M3 Sedan features a 4.4-liter V8 engine able to deliver 444 horsepower and most likely will be offered in a limited edition. The prototype caught in the spy photos below was in an early development stage, therefore, the GTS aerodynamic package was not completely shown.

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