BMW Brings V10 Powered M5 Concept to Geneva

Next-Generation M5 Will Once Again Be Segment Power Leader

With the 5-Series (E60) model lineup almost completely updated by first, the recent addition of a totally renewed 530i and

The new updated BMW M5 was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show this week. (Photo: BMW Canada)

545i sedan, and more recently an all-new sport wagon, BMW has kept the best for last.

The ultimate 5-Series was unveiled in Geneva earlier this week to an eager audience. Despite looking ready for prime time, the M5 is still in its concept car stage, but according to reports it's very close to reality.

As rumors suggested and this concept hints, the M5 will be powered by a naturally aspirated 500 horsepower V10 engine built with BMW's M division. This will land the new model exactly where its creators had

The new M5's 500-hp V10 engine is said to be derived from BMW's race-winning Formula 1 efforts. (Photo: BMW Canada)

anticipated, in the horsepower lead of its premium brand contemporaries that currently include the Audi RS6, Cadillac CTS-V and Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG.

Featuring many of the styling and technological advancements offered by new 2005 5-Series brethren, the new M5's engine is said to be derived from BMW's race-winning Formula 1 efforts - it is commonly accepted that BMW delivers the most powerful F1 engine on the grid. While not capable of the F1 engine's stratospheric 19,000 rpm, the road car's Valvetronic engine will be able to achieve a stunning 9,000 rpm.