I wonder how the guy knows so much... it sounds like as if he has seen the actual car while designs are probably not even finalised!

I dont' think BMW will match the new S, the new S is just too special, it is just too good and BMW will not be able to make a product to challenge it properly... this fact is the same as how MB never made a product to challenge the 3series properly...
A 2009 release sounds fine since a 7-8 years lifespan is OK..