BMW has released a new teaser video of the 2018 M5.
Set to be unveiled on August 21st, the model promises to become one of the
company's most impressive sedans as it will feature a 4.4-liter M TwinPower
Turbo V8 engine that produces approximately 600 PS and more than 700
Nm of torque.
The engine will be connected to an eight-speed
automatic transmission and a specially developed all-wheel drive system that
will enable the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than 3.5
seconds.
All-wheel drive might upset the purists but BMW has
previously said traction will only sent to the front wheels when needed. The
all-wheel drive system can also be deactivated to transform the M5 into a
classic rear-wheel drive model.
The car will also be equipped with an Active M
Differential that distributes power between the rear wheels. The system
promises to improve agility, traction, and stability when the vehicle is being
driven near its limits.
Following the car's debut later this month, the M5
will be shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
