- BMW gives us a sneak peak in the development of the new M5 Sedan and M5 Touring before their imminent debut.
- We get to see sketches of the performance-focused model, showing bits of the M-specific bodykit.
- The M5 will feature a PHEV powertrain with a rumored 718 hp from a twin-turbo V8 and a single electric motor.
BMW has shared yet another teaser of the upcoming 2025 M5 Sedan and M5 Touring plug-in hybrids, providing glimpses into their development process. The highlight of the teaser includes sketches of the M5, revealed on camera for the first time. These drawings provide further insights into the M-specific styling cues, which remain concealed in the camouflaged prototypes.
The G90 BMW M5 will stand out visually from the regular 5-Series, boasting a more aggressive body design. This will entail wider fenders, deeper bumpers, and a rear diffuser accommodating quad exhaust pipes. Our spy photographers have already captured prototypes with reduced camouflage, uncovering the charging port’s placement on the swollen front fender.
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The drawings reveal the designers’ intention to give the M5 a boxier and more aggressive appearance compared to its lesser 5-Series counterparts, effectively communicating its performance credentials. Additionally, we catch a glimpse of the sheet metal on the muscular rear fenders of the M5 Touring, devoid of the typical camouflage wrap.
Plug-in hybrid power
BMW has confirmed that the new M5 will feature a plug-in hybrid setup, similar to the XM SUV flagship. The twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine will be assisted by a single electric motor, integrated within the eight-speed automatic gearbox, and a battery pack with a rumored capacity of 18.6 kWh.
The combined output is believed to reach 718 hp (535 kW / 728 PS) and 760 lb-ft (1,030 Nm) of torque, transmitted to all four wheels. Reports suggest that the new model will tip the scales at 5,368 lbs (2,435 kg), making it the heaviest among all M5 generations.
In an earlier video series documenting the M5’s development, the company placed significant emphasis on the merits of the electronic all-wheel-drive system, highlighting its improvements in speed and safety compared to previous generations. Regarding the chassis setup and overall performance, a BMW M test driver described the M5 as an ‘all-purpose tool on the motorway as well as on the racetrack, or simply going on holiday with the whole family,’ hinting at its versatile nature.
BMW hasn’t set a date for the debut of the M5 Sedan and M5 Touring, but they have indicated that the wait is almost over. Competitors for the model will include the forthcoming Mercedes-AMG E63 S E-Performance and the successor to the Audi RS6.