Work continues on the facelifted BMW M5 as
spy photographers have snapped the super sedan undergoing cold weather testing.
Dressed in a modest amount of camouflage, the updated model has a revised front
fascia and a new grille that features angular accents at the top. On either
side are new headlights which echo those used on the facelifted 5-Series.
The changes continue further below as
there’s modified air intakes. The differences are barely noticeable, but the
central intake has additional honeycomb mesh while the outside intakes have a
new flowing accent. The rear end is heavily disguised and this makes the
changes harder to decipher. That being said, we can expect a modified bumper
and updated taillights.
Spy photographers didn’t get close enough
to snap interior pictures, but the cabin should echo the one found in the
updated 5-Series. As a result, there should be a new digital instrument cluster
and a larger infotainment display.
Under the hood, we can expect to find a
familiar 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine. It currently produces 592 hp and 750 Nm of torque. This enables the M5 to rocket from 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.
We can also expect an updated M5
Competition. The current model has 617 hp and this allows the
car to hit 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. It remains unclear if the engine
will be upgraded for use in the new M5, but it’s a possibility. Timing also
remains a mystery, but the facelifted M5 could debut later this year following
the unveiling of the M5 CS.
