Visually, the newcomer...
Visually, the newcomer isn"t much different to the standard model, although it gets a revamped front grille and rear bumper. Under the skin, the S boasts uprated suspension and a modified edition of the 6.0-litre V12 bi-turbo engine, which now develops 612bhp and 1,000Nm of torque. The model made its debut at this week"s Geneva Motor Show, and will cost more than í‚á£250,000.
BMW"s all-new 5-Series...
BMW"s all-new 5-Series is prowling the streets of London! As testing of the new Mercedes E-Class rival ramps up, engineers at the German firm have really started to put in the test mileage ò€“ with these prototypes spied by an eagle-eyed reader in Knightsbridge.
As you can see, both the saloon and Touring versions have been spotted in convoy. The class-leading range is
set to get a look that borrows its inspiration from the latest 5-Series Gran Turismo with a more upright front grille, less pronounced flame surfacing and a rakish roofline.Inside, the cabin will be an evolution of
the current car, altough there will be more space front and rear. Under the more conservative bodywork is
expected to be tweaked versions of the current engine line-up.
Entry-level models will get the 2.5-litre petrol straight-six, but a turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 is expected to replace the 5.0-litre V10 in the M5.
Diesel fans will also have the choice of both 2.0-litre four-cylinder
and 3.0-litre straight-six twin turocharged oil-burners.
Expect to see the showroom-ready version later this year with sales starting in early 2010.