While there’s nothing official yet,
the fact that the automaker is testing an M5 on the Nürburgring Nordschleife is
significant. Our photographers spotted a white M5 on the “Green Hell” and at
BMW’s M Test Center at the Nürburgring.
Those are serious indications that the carmaker is
testing something new for its high-performance sedan. At first sight, the car
appears to be a normal M5, but a closer look reveals an interesting detail. The car features a unique decklid
spoiler that features split fins — and no, it’s not from the M Performance
parts catalog. The design of the aero element is similar to what we’ve seen on
the M3 CS and M4 CS. Obviously, this has us wondering whether BMW is developing
an M5 CS.
Another hint supporting the M5 CS hypothesis is the
fact that the early prototype features M Carbon Ceramic brakes, which are
standard on the M3 CS and M4 CS. Besides the trunk spoiler and ceramic brakes,
expect the M5 CS production model to feature more aero parts, exclusive CS
wheels, and different exhaust tips.
If the M5 CS materializes, it should offer a small
power supplement over the M5 Competition as well as lightweight body panels
made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP).
Cr : Carscoops
