2011 BMW M5 Information Leak, Turbo V8 On The Way

The car that started it all is due up for a refresh, and we have the most up-to-date information on it. Thanks to Edmunds, information from a company "insider" has leaked on one of the most iconic vehicles within the past two decades.

Source: M5board.com

Since its incarnation, the BMW M5 was meant to stand apart from the crowd. It is solely responsible for starting the sport sedan revolution. By combining an exciting powertrain and solid handling characteristics, in a practical sedan setup, made the car likable with families and enthusiasts alike. As an M car, its duty is to set the benchmark in its class. With this in mind, BMW may be upping the ante for the fifth generation, which is rumored to include Formula 1 technology....

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Spotted In The Wild 3 Mo. Before Debut!

Ironically, after penning yesterday's piece about the need for an E63 AMG Coupe, look what I happen to run into...

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With the 2010 E63 beginning to roll-out in Europe this month and slated to debut in the U.S. in November, this was the last thing I expected to see parked several blocks from downtown Ridgewood, NJ. Decked out in an absolutely sinister-looking black on black combination, the new E63 looks menacing standing still.

An interesting aspect about this new E-class AMG is that I nearly passed it, perhaps it was the black paint job, because it remains relatively subdued.

Sporting Florida manufacturer plates, I assume it was a car from Mercedes-Benz's North American Headquarters, located only minutes away in Montvale, NJ.

Ah, the beauty of living in Bergen County. Home to Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar, Volvo and Ferrari/Maserati/Alfa.

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