The initial model for Volkswagen’s W-10 BMW M5 makes great strength

A long time before diesel, Drakon emissions regulations, and reduced aggressive costs, Volkswagen had an impressive era of engineering. During the harsh driving in Ferdinand Beach, there were no limits for what engineers can insect under the cover. The VW group tried everything, including W-8 and W-12 sedans as well as the V-10 and V-12 drive vehicles. Heck, even made Audi R8 with twelve cylinders.

Under the VW umbrella, Bugatti W-16 Veyron gave us, but only after the T-18 Wilder concept. However, the eighteen -cylinder monster was not the only remaining radical engine on the cutting room floor. Enter the forgotten W-10. VW has modified the M5 to accommodate a ten-cylinder engine before BMW launched E60/E61 with the E60/E61 V-10. For years, the M5 in which W-10 was more than just a legend until the initial model for sale in 2023. Fast to 2025, and Driving group Finally, she got an opportunity to check the borrowed Bavarian luxury sporty sedan with a heart transplant from a donor in Wolfsburg.

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Volkswagen built at least three W-10 engines, one of which found its way to the third generation M5 (E39). But why? At that time, a high -performance Sedan lacked comparable in the squad. Porsche Panamera will not reach the original until 2009. Al-Awla in driving loss indicates about 530 hp in Karnak, which is a big leap on the original BMW S62 engine, which is V-8 4.9 liters, with 394 hp. The S85 5.0 liters entered the M5 E60 in 500 hp.

It is not clear how or why VW allowed such a unique engine, which is estimated to replace 5.0 liters, ends in special hands. We know that this M5 is still a rear drive with a six -speed manual gearbox, making it a divorced riot to drive. However, the absence of control of stability and anti -closure brakes means that it is likely to be a handful, at the very least.

The engine appears to be a mixture of two 2.5s VR-5s, but unlike traditional VR engines, a mass of measured aluminum instead of iron was characterized. Certainly, the Piëch must have a specific car when it is green. Maybe something from Bentley? Rumors say Volkswagen poured two million euros in developing this M5 test. However, despite the massive investment, W-10 did not find its way to a production car. We will never know whether the engine will be more reliable than the BMW S85, which also operated the M6 ​​E63/E64.

Beach is believed to have been so fond of M5 custom that he used it as his personal ride to work. The late VW SuPremo (Wolfram) was appointed to lead the development team as part of a broader project that also guarantees the W-8, W-12 and W-16 engines. The German auto group no longer made W-8 Passat engines about two decades ago, while Continental/Flying Spur’s W-12 was stopped in 2024. As for Chiron Mighty W-16, she had to make way for Cosworth’s V-16 in Tourbillon.