I don't think they had to use turbos to achieve that power, ahm, 414 HP from NA 4L anyone? The turbos are probably for the better torque curve and better mileage. And easy tunability if and when the competition catches up.

And funny thing is even at 408HP from 4.4L, it beats 500 from supercharged 5.5L in specific output and this is not even an M engine.

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Over the past several months, spy photographers have managed to capture plenty of images of the upcoming 2010 - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 5-series. While the shots have given us an overall idea of what to expect from the next-generation - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER — both inside and out — we didn't exactly know what would be under the hood of the new sedan. But thanks to a new report, we have a little more info.

When the new 5-series finally bows — likely in 2010 — it will be available with the same twin-turbo V8 found in the X6, says BMWBlog.com. Just as in X6-guise, the twin-turbo V8 will make about 400 horsepower in the 5-series — which would put it in the same neighborhood as BMW's E39 M5.

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Design of the sixth generation 5-series — codenamed F10 — is being overseen by BMW’s head designer, Adrian van Hooydonk. Unfortunately, the heavy camouflage of this test car hides most of the car's details.

The next-generation 5-series is expected to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission with an all-wheel drive option being available. A range of engines will be available in the 5-series and wagon and M5 versions will follow about a year after the car's initial introduction.

Outside of the M5, the next-generation 5-series will be available with a wide range of engines — including four, six and eight cylinder engines — although only the twin-turbo six and eight-cylinder engines are expected to make it to the U.S.

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what is this "around view monitor system". Anyone got pics?

Already posted. Check posts #211 and #255.

Probably not....but I like the looks.

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That looks fantastic! It would murder the E if it looks like that. But I doubt it will.

I think it is the next (speculated) 3, not 5. But yeah, it is stunning.

whoa that PS is on FIIIRE