# BMW now testing a Twin Turbo ///M5?
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [September 10, 2007, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133 "2007-09-10T13:45:57Z")
**Posts on this page:** 14
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### Author:  [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/1 "2007-09-10T13:45:57Z")
Likely to compete with the HP numbers of the new RS6. Spy Photos were captured.
nothing is known about anything at this point.
**_The horsepower race is on, again! BMW’s M5 was king of the hill with its hi-revving 507hp V10 until Mercedes released the E 63 AMG with 511hp. Surely only just a few extra horsepower but it still counts as the German premium marques go to battle.
Now, there’s a new kid in town - the twin-turbo V10 Audi RS 6. With its massive 580 horsepower under the hood, it is speculated that Audi has understated the true horsepower figure of 600hp. How long will the RS 6 hold the throne? Well, most likely until the new Mercedes E-Class AMG is released in 2008, however, it seems based upon these latest spy photos that BMW may have a trick or two planned.
Evidence shows BMW is preparing a slightly more evil version of the M5, and this time it appears to be twin-turbos! According to the photographer who snapped this M5 prototype, the engine sound was different from the usual M5. In addition, clearly visible are the extra air intakes cut in the front bumper. However, take a closer look inside the lower air duct openings on the sides of the front bumper and you’ll notice a verticle flap which redirects the air flow into what appears to be an intercooler for a turbo.
And while we are on the subject, why not speculate about the testing of a BMW M7. The pictured 7-Series prototype shows a few clues beyond the normal 7-series prototypes that we have been seeing lately. Check out the big air scoop in the hood and two smaller air outlets at the hood’s back edge. Could this be the sign we have been hoping for? It’s known that the new 7 series will be sportier and more fun to drive, so why shouldn’t there also be an M7 after all to compete with Mercedes’ S 65 AMG and Audi’s rumored RS 8?_**
M7 prototype :
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### Author:  [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/2 "2007-09-10T13:48:20Z")
is that a intercooler? is that how we are sure? couldnt it be an oil cooler?
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### Author:  [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/3 "2007-09-10T13:49:15Z")
[quote=“Viper966,post:2,topic:35133"”]
is that a intercooler? is that how we are sure? couldnt it be an oil cooler?
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sure, with a couple extra jimmy-rigged ducts too. All speculation at this point…and just a bit of hope.
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### Author:  [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/4 "2007-09-10T14:06:37Z")
TT would be the next logical step for that powerplant, no room for a supercharger and BMW did a good job with the 335
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### Author:  [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/5 "2007-09-10T14:11:22Z")
face it boost is the future of performance
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### Author:  [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/6 "2007-09-10T14:28:06Z")
there is a supposed pic of the bay, bah I can’t find it right now
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### Author:  [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/7 "2007-09-10T14:37:16Z")
[quote=“Viper966,post:4,topic:35133"”]
TT would be the next logical step for that powerplant, no room for a supercharger and BMW did a good job with the 335
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Define good job??
I know 2 people with 335s that have been in the shop more fucking times in the less then 4000-5000 miles on the car…coil pack issues and other gayness.
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### Author:  [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/8 "2007-09-10T14:45:32Z")
[quote=“Viper966,post:2,topic:35133"”]
is that a intercooler? is that how we are sure? couldnt it be an oil cooler?
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that would be one of the largest oil coolers i have seen on a car. looks alot like a intercooler.
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### Author:  [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/9 "2007-09-10T17:09:38Z")
turbos, boobs…
all good things come in pairs :tup:
can’t wait to see these rolling around
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### Author:  [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/10 "2007-09-10T17:15:30Z")
Hot.
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### Author:  [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/11 "2007-09-10T18:47:33Z")
TT V10 BMW These are all good things
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### Author:  [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/12 "2007-09-10T19:00:01Z")
[quote=“turbociv,post:8,topic:35133"”]
that would be one of the largest oil coolers i have seen on a car. looks alot like a intercooler.
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:shrug: you never know… just playin devils advocate…
what would be funny if they did quad turbo…
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### Author:  [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/13 "2007-09-10T19:04:43Z")
Both cars look sick, they better come through with the M7.
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### Author:  [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-now-testing-a-twin-turbo-m5/35133/14 "2007-09-10T20:04:29Z")
i’d take an RS6 if it were up to me because wagons \> \*. i wouldn’t bitch about having to drive that though. :tup: