The facelifted BMW 5-Series and 6-Series
Gran Turismo will premiere on May 27 at an event in Korea. News of the
unveiling was confirmed by BMW Korea’s official Instagram page. One teaser
image showcases the refreshed front fascia of a camouflaged prototype while the
second video focuses on the re-shaped LED daytime running lights of the duo.
Unfortunately for BMW, leaked photos of
the facelifted 5-Series emerged online at the start of this month. Those images
revealed the car will get a slightly larger kidney grille, sharper headlights,
and new taillights.
These new headlights are arguably the
single most significant alteration made and drastically change the overall look
of the car, making it appear much more aggressive and sporty. We’ve yet to see
any leaked photos of the new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo, but spy shots have
indicated it will receive the same enlarged grilles as the 5-Series along with
similar headlights.
The BMW 5-Series and 6-Series Gran Turismo
facelift will be applied to all variants, including the flagship M5 sedan. It
is unclear if BMW’s engineers will work to extract more power from the
4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, but even if they don’t, the standard 592 HP and 750 Nm is more than most drivers can handle. Those after a
little more power will be able to opt for the M5 Competition that has 617 HP.
An exciting new M5 variant will also land
as part of the facelift. Expected to be dubbed the BMW M5 CS, this model will
have more aggressive front and rear bumpers, a trunk spoiler, enlarged air
intakes, and a sharp rear diffuser. Horsepower is expected to increase and the
super sedan will also go on a diet thanks to unique bucket seats, wheels, and a
new exhaust.
