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1SICKLEX
10-29-2009, 12:24 PM
BMW has finally confirmed that it developed an M5 convertible 20 years ago, but canned it a week before it was due to be launched due to sales concerns.

The long-rumoured car was shown to a select group of journalists at an event celebrating 25 years of the BMW M5, and autocar.co.uk has obtained exclusive photos.

Hi-res BMW M5 convertible pictures

BMW confirmed that the car, which had two lengthened front doors and seating for four, had been developed for sale at a price of £50,000.

It was all set to be launched at that year's Geneva motor show, with BMW booking space for it on its stand, but a week before the event it was canned.

BMW confirmed that it was abruptly dropped as it believed it would result in demand for non-M 5 Series convertibles, which could have harmed sales of the highly-profitable drop-top 3 Series.
Autocar (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/244459/)

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IndianStig
10-29-2009, 12:26 PM
Looks hella nice!

Whats with your sig?
AV8ter
10-29-2009, 02:06 PM
I always wished they made a e34 coupe. The lines are breath taking as a two door.

Shyt is SEX!!!!!!!!!
esi_atlanta
10-29-2009, 02:07 PM
sexy ..... i am hornyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :(
EJ25RUN
10-29-2009, 03:43 PM
That looks really nice.
On_Her_Face
10-29-2009, 03:52 PM
Love the wheels and the interior.
Ziptied
10-29-2009, 04:04 PM
Fuck the vert, moar pics of wagon!!!!!
swollix
10-29-2009, 05:42 PM
Looks like they made a good call.
G.C
10-29-2009, 05:44 PM
not my cup of tea.
Da_unknown
10-31-2009, 01:58 PM
it looks good to me
bdydrpdmazda
10-31-2009, 02:12 PM
i like it
singhondeck
10-31-2009, 03:23 PM
that is oficially my favorite 5 series now
Echonova
10-31-2009, 08:12 PM
So BMW made a car 20 years ago, didn't sell it... and are just now... 20 years later... confirming this... and we care why?
VooDooXII
11-01-2009, 04:04 AM
I'd sell my soul and my first born for a 5-series coupe.

I love the e24, but the e34 has a cleaner style compared to the old 6 series...so wow, this is perfect!
EJ25RUN
11-01-2009, 11:28 AM
Fuck the vert, moar pics of wagon!!!!!

Here you go. The never released, never sold E39 M5 Estate.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/m5wagon80.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/m5wagon00.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/m5wagon10.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/m5wagon40.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/m5wagon60.jpg
DB4LYFE ™
11-01-2009, 11:53 AM
Droptop ftw!

~DB4LYFE
MongolPup
11-01-2009, 04:39 PM
Bonerwagon.
ATL_e92
11-01-2009, 04:45 PM
damn thats a gorgeous M5, suck they never put it out on the market, but it makes sence
speedminded
11-01-2009, 11:48 PM
Makes zero sense why they didn't produce it. Anyone have any idea how popular the SL500/600 was in the 90's?! What other options were there available for a convertible touring/sports car? Porsche? Corvette? LOL!

*edit*
oh Jaguar too!
OG-Skinny
11-01-2009, 11:52 PM
Now makes me wonder if BMW will unveil a E46 M3 sedan. That would be EPIC if they did!
EJ25RUN
11-01-2009, 11:54 PM
Now makes me wonder if BMW will unveil a E46 M3 sedan. That would be EPIC if they did!

I agree.
speedminded
11-01-2009, 11:56 PM
Now makes me wonder if BMW will unveil a E46 M3 sedan. That would be EPIC if they did!Not sure they ever wanted to. It would have taken sales from the e39 M5 considering it was $85k when it came out. An e46 M3 sedan would have been $20k less and I'm sure many e39 M5 buyers would opt for it instead. The e34 convertible/coupe wouldn't have conflicted with any other models in the lineup. :2cents: