Announcing The 2020 BMW M5 Edition 35 Years

Darth One · 05-16-2019, 11:45 PM

Tempting, but i think i’ll hold out for the 2021 36 Jahre edition

M3 Adjuster · 05-16-2019, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

I guess we are going to get anniversary models every 5 years from here on out...

The next one is only 5 model years away. Heck it might even be in the same body style ...

People will love that.

M5 Edition 40 JAHRE .. will be the LCI of the M5 Edition 35 JAHRE.

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M5ZRH · 05-17-2019, 12:18 AM

BMW please read this...
How about an edition with some retro mode:
. ASD with customisable sound allowing you to switch engine tone from the E28 to the E60
. Instrument cluster with dials from E28 to E60
This would reflect nicely on the history of the car and be differentiated from all other manufacturers.

masmole · 05-17-2019, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JS919

I'm guessing the live cockpit in the M5 will look more like the M8 than X7, which is pretty nice in my opinion. This and iDrive 7 will probably be what gets me into a 2020 M5.

Nope, not a fan of that look. I like tech, digital displays, and bold design, but I also like the simplicity of circles and round shapes for instrumentation whether they’re analog or digital. Simulated round gauge dials is still where it’s at. They’re quicker and easier to read at a glance, or just more familiar to most, or a little bit of both. The geometric shapes seem overwrought and less visually ergonomic, and as a result can confuse the eye at quick glance.

I like Audi’s virtual cockpit in their S/RS/R8 cars, and even lambo’s more ostentatious implementation all still adhere to the simpler simulated round gauge dials, probably for that very reason; because they’re easier to read at quick glance. Crucial to the true purpose of car instrumentation; so the driver can pay more attention to other things. Probably why Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Audi, McLaren, and others have stuck with simulated round dials for their digital instrument panels for the most part.

But if you like the more futuristic sci-fi look of the latest bmw live cockpits, then that’s all that matters, and to hell with visual ergonomics!

I do agree that they do look pretty damn cool, but just not my cup of tea.

Audi TT-RS

Lambo Aventador S

McLaren Senna hypercar

Bahn360Photo · 05-17-2019, 12:33 AM

Where is the crazy price for this?

Looks cool!

Not sure if it's better than comp pack, definitely more unique...worth money? I wouldn't spend extra

Germanauto · 05-17-2019, 12:38 AM

Damn some real haters up in here.

The Gold trim is insanely cool.

uniqueMR · 05-17-2019, 12:53 AM

Nicely done. But no thanks.

sjak92 · 05-17-2019, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Herofmine

No face lift with laser headlights like on 7?....
this far has nothing special to offer.

Why are you expecting a facelift on a car in its 2nd year of production?

Think it's interesting it get the new live cockpit and new iDrive mid way through model phase however.

ItsGary · 05-17-2019, 02:20 AM

I think it looks good

makonto · 05-17-2019, 05:29 AM

another bmw marketing strategy

ellipsis212 · 05-17-2019, 05:53 AM

You all are acting as if these won't sell out

Habber · 05-17-2019, 05:55 AM

I'm waiting until we see June's special edition.

F90M5C · 05-17-2019, 06:34 AM

pass on this ''special edition'' .
can't wait for the LCI with idrive 7, the live cockpit and laser lights .

M135iXdriver · 05-17-2019, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

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Originally Posted by Stratus650

I guess it would be easy to find 35 people across the US who see this as an appealing and exclusive vehicle to own

interesting.. only 10% for the US market.... Agree with you.... BMW NA probably agreed to import just the right amount.
I am wondering who is going to purchase the other 315 worldwide....

Persians.

A man of culture... Family Guy reference?

JF01 · 05-17-2019, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Habber

I'm waiting until we see June's special edition.

June's special edition?..

Spied4US · 05-17-2019, 07:24 AM

WRT those who don't like the appearance of the car, this comes down to a matter of aesthetics. WRT the cost, what's $9k more for an M5 in the grand scheme of "special" editions?

I don't doubt for a moment that those who want a special M5 will think this car is great. It's different from "ordinary" M5s. That's enough. I'm sure the vast majority will be ordered by iPhone by those who will never see the car, much less sit in one, before it arrives.

paliknight · 05-17-2019, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Spied4US

WRT those who don't like the appearance of the car, this comes down to a matter of aesthetics. WRT the cost, what's $9k more for an M5 in the grand scheme of "special" editions?

I don't doubt for a moment that those who want a special M5 will think this car is great. It's different from "ordinary" M5s. That's enough. I'm sure the vast majority will be ordered by iPhone by those who will never see the car, much less sit in one, before it arrives.

The people mocking the car are current M5 owners. Can't be a coincidence.

desertfox73 · 05-17-2019, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by M135iXdriver

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Originally Posted by desertfox73

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

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Originally Posted by Stratus650

I guess it would be easy to find 35 people across the US who see this as an appealing and exclusive vehicle to own

interesting.. only 10% for the US market.... Agree with you.... BMW NA probably agreed to import just the right amount.
I am wondering who is going to purchase the other 315 worldwide....

Persians.

A man of culture... Family Guy reference?

Ha - nope, just a guy with a lot of Persian friends in LA!

Saphirschwarz · 05-17-2019, 08:02 AM

gorgeous.... i love it

nbennettksu · 05-17-2019, 08:10 AM

forgive my ignorance, but why did BMW not make real carbon fiber trim for this car?

JMon · 05-17-2019, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mose121

The badge delete has to be optional. I mean, seriously?

I think it is a production issue. I heard BMW is running behind on M Badge production due to demand for the part.

nick3753 · 05-17-2019, 08:11 AM

Burt Reynolds would be all over this.

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