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  1. 10-29-2009, 01:24 PM #1
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    Post BMW unveils M5 CONVERTIBLE......20 years later

    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.
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  2. 10-29-2009, 01:26 PM #2
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    Looks hella nice!

    Whats with your sig?
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  3. 10-29-2009, 03:06 PM #3
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    I always wished they made a e34 coupe. The lines are breath taking as a two door.

    Shyt is SEX!!!!!!!!!

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  4. 10-29-2009, 03:07 PM #4
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    sexy ..... i am hornyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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  5. 10-29-2009, 04:43 PM #5
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    That looks really nice.
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  6. 10-29-2009, 04:52 PM #6
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    Love the wheels and the interior.
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  7. 10-29-2009, 05:04 PM #7
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    Fuck the vert, moar pics of wagon!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ziptied View Post
    Fuck the vert, moar pics of wagon!!!!!
    Here you go. The never released, never sold E39 M5 Estate.





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  9. 10-29-2009, 06:42 PM #9
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    Looks like they made a good call.

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  10. 10-29-2009, 06:44 PM #10
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    not my cup of tea.
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    it looks good to me
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  12. 10-31-2009, 03:12 PM #12
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    i like it
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    that is oficially my favorite 5 series now
    :boobies:

    I has stock altima
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    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?
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    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!
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    Droptop ftw!

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    damn thats a gorgeous M5, suck they never put it out on the market, but it makes sence

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  19. 11-02-2009, 12:48 AM #19
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    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!
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    Now makes me wonder if BMW will unveil a E46 M3 sedan. That would be EPIC if they did!
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    Quote Originally Posted by OG-Skinny View Post
    Now makes me wonder if BMW will unveil a E46 M3 sedan. That would be EPIC if they did!
    I agree.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OG-Skinny View Post
    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.
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