The next BMW 5 Series is taking shape. It must, because BMW has fitted its latest prototype (pictured) with a batch of psychedelic camouflage. Spied mules before with bulging, unfitting body work, but these shots from our spy photographers in Europe show a bit more detail of the upcoming model.
With little surprise, the 5 Series Gran Turismo's styling cues are starting to show. The grille, for instance, loses the rake of the current model in favor of an upright and flat stance. In fact, the entire front end appears to be flat, much like the current 7 Series. The headlights show a departure, too. Even with camouflage, shape that appears much less stylized than the current 5 Series.
As Mike Connor reported in February, the 2011 5 Series -- codenamed F10 -- will feature engines based on the new turbo range: A 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six in the 540i, a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 in the 550i, and a twin-turbo clean diesel. The 5's wheelbase will grow a couple of inches, but the aim is to maintain current mass using smaller, turbocharged engines and extensive aluminum in the body's exterior panels. Control-arm front suspensions will replace the MacPherson struts. Options include the Integral Steering package just introduced on the 7, which adds electronically controlled rear steering to the familiar active front steering.
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