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Following the BMW tradition, the concept M5 that is bound for the Shanghai Motor Show will most likely resemble the new M5 production version that is set to roll out in Europe this coming fall and reach U.S. Consumers by spring next year.

The new M5 will sport a twin turbocharged V8 4.4L powerplant that can give ot 580 horsepower and a monstrous torque. Considering these numbers, BMW has done some healthy upgrades ove the last generation M5.

The German carmaker also did some work on the M double-clutch gearbox and also implemented a start stop function to meet market standards such as in the United States. According to initial reports, the new M5 consumers 25% less fuel than its older sibling with a V10 and also emits 25% less carbon dioxide.

The car manufacturer also boasts that the upcoming V8 BMW M5 has more oomph that the outgoing V10. If this is true, then kudos to BMW for producing a more powerful engine that consumes lesser fuel.

Aside from the powerful engine, BMW put everything to come up with a more athletic appearance for the Concept M5. The design lines of the M5 makes use of the whole vocabulary of M design. The designers and engineers gave the new M5 bigger air intakes and optimized the aerodynamic components of the super sedan.

Viewed from its side, the M5 Concept further highlights its sportiness with the flowing lines that they used. The car also rolls on cool, large alloy M-specific rims.