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Next BMW M5 Replaces V-10 with Twin-Turbo V-8?

Posted July 7 2008 12:28 PM by Evan.McCausland 
Filed under: Car News, Evan McCausland, BMW, Sedans

Love the screaming V-10 found in BMW's M5 sport sedan and M6 coupe and convertible?  You'll be saddened to hear it may be on its last legs.



Automotive News reports that BMW is looking at turbocharged motors for its M-cars.  Although lower-level BMW models have sported turbochargers for some time (including the 135i and 335i), M-cars, including the M3, M5, M6, and Z4M, have, to date, avoided forced induction.

The report specifically hints that the next M5 (and logically, the M6) may shift to a twin-turbo V-8 in lieu of the current 500-hp, 5.0-liter V-10.  Insiders claim the motor is based off the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 found in the X6 crossover, and is reportedly capable of producing more than 536 hp.

Source: Automotive News

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