The new BMW M5 has been spied testing on the
Nurburgring, revealing more about how the production car will look. We can now see the shape of the M5’s lower air intakes and their
honeycomb inserts, as well as the signature M division wing mirrors.
Around the back, the rear diffuser-style element is
now visible, although the lower rear reflectors should be ignored, as they’re
temporary units. This car is also using undisguised versions of the head- and
tail-lights seen elsewhere on the 5 Series sedan range.
The next-generation sports sedan will reportedly
feature an updated 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 generating over 600 hp.
Standard all-wheel drive will help the car complete the 0-100 km/h standard in
under 3.6 seconds.
Thanks to the use of lightweight materials,
including aluminium components and a carbon-fibre roof, the new M5 will weigh
around the same as today’s model despite featuring a larger body and standard
all-wheel drive.
A report in March also claimed the new M5 would ditch
its current seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and the North America-only
six-speed manual in favour of a ZF-sourced eight-speed torque converter
automatic.
