Later this month, BMW will unveil the much awaited M3 Touring, but there are other high-performance vehicles in the works as well. On the contrary, spy photographers have captured the latest M5 in testing in Germany.
The new sport sedan favors evolution rather than revolution and is heavily camouflaged. The wider grille, which is luckily not as gaudy as the one on its smaller sibling, is only one of many alterations that have been made, despite this.
Further back, there are accentuated fenders and streamlined bodywork, continuing the revisions. The character line of the existing model has been gone, and they are joined by a more aggressive shoulder line.
The prototype has a high-performance braking system with ventilated discs and an evolving greenhouse, though there isn’t much else to see. The vehicle also features a four-tailpipe exhaust system, a discrete rear spoiler, and flush-mounted door handles.
Although spy photographers haven’t had a good peek inside, images of the incoming i5 offer a few hints. In particular, a Curved Display with a 14.9-inch infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is what we can anticipate. There should also be a simple shifter and minimal switchgear elsewhere.
BMW is keeping quiet about the car, although the forthcoming XM is expected to share plug-in hybrid powertrains with it. The crossover’s “newly designed” V8 engine and an electric motor will produce a combined 641 horsepower (478 kW/650 PS) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, according to information provided by BMW last month. It will be joined by an all-wheel drive system designed specifically for hybrid vehicles and a battery pack that offers about 30 miles of EPA-estimated electric range (80 km WLTP).
The XM will start manufacturing this December, but the M5 won’t be available until 2023 or early 2024, so we’ll have to wait.
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The V8 hybrid powerplant from the XM SUV might provide the next-generation BMW M5 with up to 750 horsepower.
New images captured by our undercover photographers of the impending BMW M5 successor provide a clearer glimpse of what the German automaker has in store for the most potent 5 Series to date.
We anticipate that the same V8 twin electric motor plug-in hybrid powertrain that will power the XM SUV will also power BMW’s upcoming M5. In 2024, a year after the conventional eighth-generation 5 Series goes on sale, the super saloon will make its premiere.
The PHEV system is rumored to provide 737 horsepower for the XM SUV, but considering the M5’s significant position in the company’s “M” automobile lineup, it’s likely that BMW’s engineers may increase that output even higher. It is reasonable to expect a 750 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque output.
Even though the early M5 prototype is heavily camouflaged, we can still make out some significant aesthetic variations between it and the current model. It will initially sport somewhat larger kidney grilles, though BMW decided against using the massive nostril-style grille found on the most recent M3 and M4.
As BMW unifies the look of its updated and next-generation vehicle ranges, the slimline headlamps also resemble those on the facelifted X5 SUV. Additionally, the car’s surface appears smoother, probably for aerodynamic reasons.
These spy photos clearly show the wider track that the M5 will have compared to the normal 5 Series. Bigger wheel arches are brought about by the wider suspension, and the side skirts have been expanded to conform to the same profile. Regarding the prototype in our gallery, take note of the charging port behind the front left wheel.
The new M5 will be equipped with a set of quad tailpipes contained within a sharply sculpted back bumper, just like its predecessors. The brand’s engineers have employed riveted panels to conceal what appears to be a little lip spoiler, and the tail lights appear to be significantly smaller than they were before.
The upcoming BMW M5’s appearance is well depicted in our exclusive photograph (below). It will get a more sculpted front bumper and bonnet, making it more aggressive than ever. The car’s front wings will resemble those on the new 2 Series and its new headlights will likewise use laser light technology, giving the “M5” badge pride of place.
The M5’s interior will be completely new, with a lot of inspiration taken from the impending 5 Series replacement. With technologies like 5G connectivity and an augmented reality navigation system, it will have BMW’s iDrive 8 infotainment system, which combines a 14.9-inch touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel behind a single piece of curved glass.
2024 BMW M5 spy pictures gallery
The big question is whether BMW will keep the V8. The answer would have to be yes if we were to wager. The engineers are still looking for methods to improve the efficiency of the eight-cylinder engine (and the inline-six) to reduce fuel consumption and fulfill higher emissions rules, according to ex-M CEO Markus Flasch in an interview with Auto Motor und Sport published in November. The former M CEO even stated that both performance engines will survive until at least 2030.
Additionally, the controversial Concept XM, which will go into production at the end of the year, will still include a V8 and an electric powertrain. Speaking of which, the redesigned M5 might borrow the PHEV system from the first dedicated M automobile produced following the legendary M1. Expect the super sedan to have a similar combined output as the electric SUV, which is predicted to have around 750 horsepower.
The tough M5 CS, which lost 230 pounds over the Competition model, nevertheless hits the scales at over 4,000 pounds, or more than 1,814 kilograms, so weight will undoubtedly be an issue. We don’t anticipate the new M5 to be as agile into a corner as the current model, but the greater power offered by the electric motor will somewhat offset the weight rise.
In 2023, when the all-electric i5 is anticipated to also go on sale, BMW will have the new 5 Series available for purchase. The M5 won’t be available until later that year or early 2024, therefore the United States will probably end up with a 2024MY. All of these versions will have the iDrive 8 with the controversial dual-screen layout.
The BMW M5 Will Maintain The V8 And Electrify.
Undoubtedly, the engine is a V8, and the X5 M and X6 M LCI variants are projected to have 600 horsepower. The most recent report claims that it uses a mild-hybrid powertrain to reduce fuel usage and, as a result, pollutants. BMW has vowed to continue producing the V8 at least until 2030, thus electrifying it is the only way to meet the requirements of the strict standards.
The XM’s battery provided adequate power for 30 miles (WLTP) or 80 kilometers in terms of electric range (EPA). Given that we anticipate the sedan to be a little lighter than the SUV, the M5 might have a marginally greater range. Since the existing M5 is already a big vehicle and its electrified replacement will be even heavier, we’re using the term “lightweight” in a broad sense here. It might exceed 2,000 kilos in weight. Quite likely.
The electric i5 will make its debut with the new 5 Series in 2023, therefore the BMW M5 should follow in 2024.
BMW M confirms the twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain for the next M5.
Now that you’ve seen the spy photos, it’s time to hear it directly from the source. Yes, the new M5 will include a hybrid system that combines an electric motor with a combustion engine. A corporate representative from the BMW M’s headquarters in Garching acknowledged plans for a partially electrified configuration during a media interview.
The new M5 will be a plug-in hybrid, according to BMW M workshop manager Hans Rahn, who also added that the twin-turbo V8 engine will be kept. He avoided giving any specifics, but the gasoline unit could only be the brand-new S68 unit. The X7 M60i and the 760i are two examples of production vehicles that already have it installed.
The S68 mill will be integrated into the XM as the next phase, and this will happen before the year is over. The PHEV configuration will be capable of 650 hp and 800 Nm when coupled with the electric motor (590 lb-ft). Could the new M5 show comparable results? Although it’s too soon to say, we do know that a more powerful form of the XM will be added to the plug-in hybrid system. Expect something in the range of 750 hp and 1,000 Nm, matching the electrified power of the eponymous concept (737 lb-ft).
It won’t be long before the mild hybrid technology seen in the S68 makes its way to all major M vehicles, including the X5 and X6. The M50i derivative will no longer be produced as part of the mid-cycle facelift for the SUV pair. BMW will replace it with the M60i, a new M Performance model that will be similar to the X7 M60i.
Electricity isn’t just being used in road cars; the motorsport division is also hard at work developing a hybrid configuration. BMW’s Le Mans Daytona (LMDh) prototype will make its debut on June 6 and be powered by a V8 and an electric powertrain.
For the 40th anniversary of the original E28 M5, the next M5 is expected to arrive sometime in 2024.
fresh spy images of the BMW M5
When the M5 is ready for production, the basic headlights and taillights will be swapped out for more better versions. Only the insides will differ; the cluster’s form and location are unlikely to change. The under-construction M5 had gasoline caps on both of its rear quarter panels to indicate that it will be a PHEV and appeared to be stuck to the road.
As if the M5’s quad exhaust system wasn’t already a dead giveaway, the massive brakes on both axles serve as further confirmation that we are dealing with the top-tier member of the 5 Series family. The prototype gives us the sense that BMW’s design team has chosen to go with a sharper look for the 5er despite the extensive concealment.
It’s interesting to note that BMW chose to conceal the Hofmeister kink under an additional layer of camouflage, but it struggled to conceal the iDrive 8 infotainment system, as we can make out the side-by-side screens in some of the photos taken at the Nurburgring.
In comparison to the current car, it might be more heavier and have much more power. The super saloon had a 627-horsepower engine in its most athletic form, the M5 CS, but an electric motor could increase the output to 650 bhp to equal the XM’s base model. It is unknown if the M5 will also receive the XM’s more powerful V8 PHEV arrangement with a staggering 750 horsepower.
The regular 5 Series will make its debut in 2023 when a nearly identical electric i5 joins it. Our prediction is that the M5 will debut in 2024.
What year did the new M5 debut?
The sixth version of the high-performance sedan, the all-new BMW M5, was unveiled in the summer of 2017, and it ushered in a new era for BMW M GmbH by employing M xDrive for the first time. The M5 now offers more everyday utility in all driving situations while exploring new dynamic dimensions.
BMW M5—is it a supercar?
With a top speed of 200 mph and a 0-60 time of almost 3 seconds, you can bet your front teeth that the BMW M5 Competition is stomping on some supercars’ toes. Consider the Lamborghini Huracan as an example.
After 3.2 seconds pass, the exotic supercar made in Italy can accelerate from a standing posture to 60 mph. That’s only 0.1 seconds faster than the BMW M5 Comp, and the Huracan’s time will vary because it has rear-wheel drive.