The M5 has always been an exciting presence in BMW's history, and this high-performance sedan has attracted many owners with its excellent handling performance. Recently, foreign media ** a set of BMW M5 road test spy photos, the two large nostrils on the front face and the lower grille, on the whole are still consistent with the new generation of 5 series. However, it was revealed that the new car has undergone significant changes in structure and weight.
The new car is equipped with a 4The 4T V8 twin-turbo engine is mated to a set of electric motors to form a plug-in hybrid system. The twin-turbo 4 is said to be 4The 4-liter petrol engine has a power of 577 hp and 750 Nm, while the electric motor is rated at 194 hp and 280 Nm. BMW also carries a 18 for itThe large capacity battery pack of 6kWh is the main reason why the M5 is 453 kg heavier than its predecessor F90 than the new M5.
BMW M5 spy photo.
While the weight of the M5 is worrying, seeing the glass half-full, the sedan will still be 275 kg lighter than the XM. On the other hand, the **M5 weighs 130 kg more than the dual-motor electric car i5 M60. This is the sedan version, but we remember that in the future there will be a station wagon version, codenamed G99 M5, and this car will probably be heavier, since station wagons are usually a little heavier than sedans.
It is foreseeable that the seventh-generation M5 will be a large car. It is reported that it will be 36mm longer and 70mm wider than the regular 5 Series sedan. By calculation, the high-performance sedan is expected to have a length of 5096 mm and a width of 1970 mm. Due to the modification of the suspension geometry, BMW has extended the wheelbase a little, so the distance between the axles will be more than 2995 mm.
The front axle of the new car will be fitted with 20-inch wheels with tyre gauge 285 40 20, while the rear axle will accommodate 21-inch wheels with tyre gauge 295 35 21. Compared to the latest BMW 5 Series, the M5 has narrower rear running lights and denser internal light clusters. As a high-performance version, the all-new M5 also features a four-sided exhaust layout at the rear, combined with an exaggerated black diffuser for a sporty finish. Production of the M5 sedan is apparently scheduled to begin in July this year, followed by a station wagon in November, and actual deliveries to Chinese consumers are expected to wait until the end of this year or early next year.