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Future Car: Future BMW M5 – Spied

Monday, October 5th, 2009

The upcoming BMW M5 which has been spied recently is expected get a version of the twin-turbocharged V-8 rated higher at approximately 600 hp. A seven or eight speed dual-clutch transmission might make its way to the new M5.

According to rumors, BMW is believed to use an F1-inspired Kinetic Energy Recovery System setup for short-term power boosts.

The M5 is also believed to feature a start-stop system. BMW will likely go for a larger starter to handle the job, having abandoned development of the smoother but more expensive starter-generator system.

The next M5 will come a year or so after the regular 5-series, internally called F10. Structurally, the F10 is rather conventionally engineered, and it does away with the sophisticated and expensive aluminum front end of the current 5- and 6-series. With the F10, aluminum will be used for some exterior panels and some chassis components, a more cost-effective approach.

The just-launched 5-series GT gives an idea of the next 5’s underpinnings.

Auto Decor: Subaru Exiga 2.0GT tuned by STI

Monday, October 5th, 2009

The Subaru Technica International, the Japanese automaker, has recently announced that they are planning to bring an STI tuned Exiga 2.0 GT multi passenger vehicle to the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show.

The Exiga has no oversized rear wings or gaudy racing stripes adorning the tuner vehicle, instead the full size minivan was covered in one of the automaker’s Satin White Pearl paint, given a set of trick headlamps with an attractive blue bar separating the front and corner lights while the large grill complete with the new Subaru crossbar that can be found on almost all of their new cars.

The STI upgrades include a sporty front lip spoiler, an STI tuned dual exhaust and a set of polished 17inch BBS rims lifted from an old WRX STI that are connected to a sport tuned set of springs and dampeners that will make the all wheel drive minivan handle more like a sports car.

This distinctive seven seat touring concept will add a bit of enthusiasm to the full size MPV segment and in true Subaru fashion will provide an excellent fun to drive performance value with the practicality of an extremely spacious interior. There is no word as of yet if STI will upgrade the 2.0 Liter turbocharged boxer engine to go along with the new car’s exterior styling and up rated suspension components in order to create and all around performance MPV.