BMW has confirmed the redesigned M5 is coming soon. While the automaker didn’t give a date, they released a new teaser image and said testing has been completed. The teaser is the biggest draw and it shows the model will have a large, illuminated grille. We can also get a glimpse at the head- and taillights, but everything else is covered by a sheet.
Of course, the design isn’t much of a
surprise at this point as spy photographers have been snapping prototypes since
January of 2022. As a result, we know the M5 will have an aggressive bumper
with angular intakes and a pronounced front lip. They’ll be joined by sporty
side skirts and lightweight wheels that are backed up by a high-performance
braking system. Buyers will also find a sportier rear bumper and a
four-tailpipe exhaust system.
While BMW is keeping details under wraps,
Chairman Oliver Zipse revealed the sedan will be launched first and then
followed by the Touring. The latter will be offered in the United States for
the first time. Zipse also confirmed the M5 will have a plug-in hybrid
powertrain that will deliver more than 70 km of range on electricity
alone. The company has been coy on specifics, but the model is expected to echo
the XM Label and have a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, a lithium-ion battery pack,
and an electric motor that is integrated into an eight-speed automatic
transmission. This setup gives the crossover a combined output of 738 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque.
