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Video: BMW 2012 M5 & 8 Minutes of B-Roll

2012 BMW M5

Manufacturers, especially those of fancy and powerful luxury cars like BMW, always make lustful videos to woo us into their new wares. With the 2012 M5 just around the corner, BMW’s released nearly 8 minutes of B-roll footage. Enjoy!

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2014 BMW M3 – 450HP, Back To Six Cylinders, Three Turbos!

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2014 BMW M3 Artist Rendering

[/caption] We’ve got the refreshed 7-series, the new 5 and the all-new 3-series is right around the corner. With the next 3-series we’re all eagerly awaiting the new M3. It’s been assumed BMW would drop the V8 nestled in the current model and go back to a six-cylinder setup, but exactly what that setup will be has been the mystery. After rumors of the company testing as many as six different configurations, the head of BMW’s M Division, Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, has reportedly confirmed to AutoExpress that the 2014 M3 will indeed get an…

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It’s Official: BMW’s All-New 2012 BMW M5

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2012 BMW M5

[/caption] After seemingly endless spyshots and video of prototypes lapping the Nürburbring, the latest incarnation of BMW’s M5 has finally been officially unveiled. After ceasing production of the last generation’s V10, the new model gets a 4.4 liter twin-scroll twin-turbocharged V8 producing an immense 560 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque. Direct injection and the company’s VALVETRONIC variable valve timing is also present. Despite these goodies, fuel consumption and emissions have been cut due to the introduction of regenerative braking and (don’t scream) stop-start ignition. Top speed is 190 mph with the M Driver’s Package or 155…

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2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition Limited For The US, Limited To 20 Units

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2011 BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition

[/caption] BMW’s limited edition M3s are getting less, or more, special depending on your perspective. With those already out exclusively for the Chinese market, the Australian Pure, the standard CSL-type GTS and the Frozen Gray editions to mention a few, BMW is now adding the Frozen Black. The good news is that the 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe IS for the US, but is capped at 20 units (with one being held onto by BMW North America). Priced at approximately $80k, all 20 are fully optioned out with the Competition Package, GTS…

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Video: BMW M5 ‘Concept’ Ahead Of Full Reveal

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BMW M5 Concept

BMW’s all-new M5 is fast approaching. Here’s another taste of the quintessential super-sedan before it’s full debut in ‘Concept’ form. [Source: BMW via YouTube]

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Shanghai Auto Show: BMW Concept M5

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BMW Concept M5

[/caption] We’ve all been waiting anxiously for BMW’s new M5 to arrive. With the V10 out of production and said to be replaced with a twin-turbocharged V8, the newest generation of the company’s legendary sport-sedan is expected to be something special. Prior to a new model, BMW is once again debuting a so-called concept of an upcoming model. Whether they will be taking feedback to actually tweak the final production design or this is no doubt a concept in name only. So take a look folks. Here is your new M5. Follow the jump for BMW’s press…

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It’s Official – 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe Revealed

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2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe

[/caption] BMW has FINALLY let the curtain drop for the world to see the all-new 6-Series Coupe. The Bangle-less design is tighter, less bloated and all-around more aggressive then the second-generation model. Two engine variants, the 407 hp V8 and 320 hp twin-turbocharged in-line six, will be available as 650i and 640i trim respectively. See below for specs on each. Pricing has not yet been announced. BMW 650i Coupe: V8 petrol engine, BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with High Precision Injection direct injection. Displacement: 4,395 cc, output: 300 kW/407 hp at 5,500 – 6,400 rpm, max. torque: 600…

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Video: 11 Minutes of BMW 1-Series M & E30 M3

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BMW 1-Series M, E30 M3

The plethora of official photos accompanying BMW’s press information for the long-gestating 1-Series M included a number of shots with a beautiful original M3. It’s nice to know neither just saw around to look pretty. Check out the 11 minutes of footage below. Everything from the everyday banality to both ripping it up at the track. Enjoy.