As the regular BMW 5-Series is getting ready for its
mid-life facelift, so is the range-topping M5 which was spotted again during
some testing on public roads. Compared to our previous scoop, this white example of the 2021 M5
features a bit more of the swirly camo wrap applied to both ends of the
bodywork and it appears like it’s wearing the revised headlights with their new
lighting signature.
The taillights are also expected to be new, bringing
the whole 5-Series in line with the rest of the BMW lineup, featuring a slimmer
and more elegant design and of course LED technology. Another point of interest is the
front grille; luckily the updated 5-Series, including the M5, is not getting
the vertical-kidney arrangement but the grille itself will mimic the shape of
the ones found in the X5, X6 and 8-Series.
The subtle design differences will conclude with a
set of redesigned bumpers, while the interior is probably going to be left
largely untouched. Expect a few new trim options and an updated list of onboard
tech but the rest of the cabin will remain the same.
The twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine is expected to
carry on without any changes. It produces 592 HP and 750
Nm of torque in the current model, sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed
automatic transmission. This makes the BMW M5 one of the fastest super sedans
on the market, with a 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. If you want more
firepower, the M5 Competition provides 617 HP and a 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. The facelifted version of the BMW M5 is expected to debut next year
as a 2021 model, shortly after the revised 5-Series model’s debut.
