Without showing the full monty BMW has just released a very solid preview/teaser video of the fifth generation BMW M5 sedan internally known as the F10M. Previous reports have mentioned an M5 concept debuting at the Shanghai Auto Show next month. Judging by the depth and frequency of these teaser videos Shanghai is very possible, although it could be mixed signals for the BMW 5-Series New Energy Vehicle coming through. If the M5 is a no show in Shanghai, then the Frankfurt motor show in September is a sure bet. Motivating the M5 is same twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 found in the BMW X5 M and X6 M. Power output however is expectedly increased to 600 PS (441 kW / 592 bhp) over the SAV’s 555 PS (547 bhp / 408 kW). Channeling the power down to the wheels is a seven-speed DCT dual clutch transmission featuring three shift programs in addition to a fully automatic mode. According to Evo Magazine, who sampled a test prototype recently, the steering, suspension and drivetrain have three modes: comfort, sport and sport-plus. Furthermore, the MDM (M Driving Mode) raises the threshold of DSC intervention - perfect for those who want more control but still some backup. For those who want full control can switch it off completely giving unadulterated access to a 600 horsepower rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan. In the video the BMW M5 prototype is driven by test drivers Bernd Limmer and Frank Lutz in the Alps. Limmer speaks about the M5 driving capabilities under different driving conditions …
Without showing the full monty BMW has just released a very solid preview/teaser video of the fifth generation BMW M5 sedan internally known as the F10M. Previous reports have mentioned an M5 concept debuting at the Shanghai Auto Show next month. Judging by the depth and frequency of these teaser videos Shanghai is very possible, although it could be mixed signals for the BMW 5-Series New Energy Vehicle coming through. If the M5 is a no show in Shanghai, then the Frankfurt motor show in September is a sure bet. Motivating the M5 is same twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 found in the BMW X5 M and X6 M. Power output however is expectedly increased to 600 PS (441 kW / 592 bhp) over the SAV’s 555 PS (547 bhp / 408 kW). Channeling the power down to the wheels is a seven-speed DCT dual clutch transmission featuring three shift programs in addition to a fully automatic mode. According to Evo Magazine, who sampled a test prototype recently, the steering, suspension and drivetrain have three modes: comfort, sport and sport-plus. Furthermore, the MDM (M Driving Mode) raises the threshold of DSC intervention - perfect for those who want more control but still some backup. For those who want full control can switch it off completely giving unadulterated access to a 600 horsepower rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan. In the video the BMW M5 prototype is driven by test drivers Bernd Limmer and Frank Lutz in the Alps. Limmer speaks about the M5 driving capabilities under different driving conditions …
The Hobbyzone Mini Super Cub flying in New Holland, PA in an industrial area. Flying over a huge water tower on early morning flight in October. ALL music is from www.freeplaymusic.com.
4th, 5th and 6th FPV helicopter flight. Setup: Standard Thunder Tiger Mini Titan E325 Aluminum rotor head Aluminum washout base Align T-Rex 600 landing skids (weight + 77 g) Kontronik Jazz 40-06-18 ESC Hacker A20-6XL motor without cooling fan (broken at a crash) Thunder Power 11,1V 3s 20C 2600mAh LiPo battery (weighs only 188 g!) 3x Thunder Tiger C1016 swash plate servos 1x Futaba S3114 tail servo Robbe- Futaba GY-240 gyro BBT Maniac 321 CFK blades Align Tail Rotor Blades for T-Rex 450 (plastic) Graupner- JR MX-16S, 40 Mhz transmitter Graupner - JR SMC-19 DS receiver with 1,75m antenna (Lamda/4) Approx. 2600 rpm headspeed +- 7° blade pitch FPV Setup: 1,3 GHz 400 mW video transmitter and receiver from BEVRC with stock 3 dBi antenna on RX and small Lawmate 3 dBi antenna on TX WDR700 camera (Sony Super HADII CCD), factory setup Microphone Weight FPV gear: approx. 100 g Powering the FPV gear with the 3s flight battery AUW 1040 g Maximum flight time (hovering, slow flying): 10 min. (260 mAh/min energy consumption) Costs: Heli, camera approx. 1000 Euro (special setup for hard 3D flight) Altogether approx. 2500 Euro (Flight Simulator, transmitter, batteries, charger, video goggles, FPV video recorder….) Typical crash costs: 50- 300 Euro
4th, 5th and 6th FPV helicopter flight. Setup: Standard Thunder Tiger Mini Titan E325 Aluminum rotor head Aluminum washout base Align T-Rex 600 landing skids (weight + 77 g) Kontronik Jazz 40-06-18 ESC Hacker A20-6XL motor without cooling fan (broken at a crash) Thunder Power 11,1V 3s 20C 2600mAh LiPo battery (weighs only 188 g!) 3x Thunder Tiger C1016 swash plate servos 1x Futaba S3114 tail servo Robbe- Futaba GY-240 gyro BBT Maniac 321 CFK blades Align Tail Rotor Blades for T-Rex 450 (plastic) Graupner- JR MX-16S, 40 Mhz transmitter Graupner - JR SMC-19 DS receiver with 1,75m antenna (Lamda/4) Approx. 2600 rpm headspeed +- 7° blade pitch FPV Setup: 1,3 GHz 400 mW video transmitter and receiver from BEVRC with stock 3 dBi antenna on RX and small Lawmate 3 dBi antenna on TX WDR700 camera (Sony Super HADII CCD), factory setup Microphone Weight FPV gear: approx. 100 g Powering the FPV gear with the 3s flight battery AUW 1040 g Maximum flight time (hovering, slow flying): 10 min. (260 mAh/min energy consumption) Costs: Heli, camera approx. 1000 Euro (special setup for hard 3D flight) Altogether approx. 2500 Euro (Flight Simulator, transmitter, batteries, charger, video goggles, FPV video recorder….) Typical crash costs: 50- 300 Euro
A couple of Top Gear viewers reckon they can leap from a plane and parachute into a car. Can they? James finds out! Don’t forget to click beneath the video to view in high quality, and visit www.topgear.com for all the latest news and car reviews.
A couple of Top Gear viewers reckon they can leap from a plane and parachute into a car. Can they? James finds out! Don’t forget to click beneath the video to view in high quality, and visit www.topgear.com for all the latest news and car reviews.
