The seventh generation of the BMW M5 will be equipped with an electrified drive system. The performance of the top model increases, as does the weight.
BMW M5
BMW AG
The new BMW M5 is 5,096 mm long, 1,970 mm wide and 1,510 mm high. Among other things, the top version differs from the standard 5 Series with its wide wheel arches and side skirts and independently designed front and rear sections. There is now an M5 logo in the area of the Hofmeister bend. The light-alloy wheels are 20" at the front and 21" at the rear. The tailgate is located behind the left front wheel arch.
In the interior, the driver and front passenger sit on electrically adjustable multifunction seats. As in other M models, the flattened steering wheel offers set-up and M buttons for quick vehicle settings, while there is an M hybrid button for the drive mode. Like the Head-up display or the control display, the curved display offers M-specific content. The iDrive is based on the BMW Operating System 8.5. A panoramic glass roof, a surround sound system from Bowers & Wilkins and a charging cable are among the standard features in the top-of-the-range model. A carbon exterior package, an Alcantara headliner or seat ventilation are available as options.
BMW M5 with M Hybrid Drive M xDrive
Advantages and disadvantages of the M hybrid drive: The new M5 is significantly more powerful, but it weighs 2,435 kg according to DIN. In the M5, a 4.4-liter V8 petrol engine (430 kW / 585 hp) with two twin-scroll turbochargers now works together with an electric motor (145 kW / 197 hp) integrated into the 8-speed M-Steptronic transmission. Together they offer a system output of 535 kW (727 hp). The maximum torque is 1,000 Nm. The power is transferred to the rear-biased M xDrive all-wheel drive system. The M5 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, the top speed is 250 km/h and can be increased to 305 km/h with the optional M Driver's Package. A maximum of 140 km/h is possible in purely electric mode, with a range of up to 69 km. The lithium-ion battery located in the underbody has a net capacity of 18.6 kWh and can be charged with a maximum of 7.4 kW.
The adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers, double-wishbone front axle and five-link rear axle is made of aluminum. Integral active steering and actuator-based wheel slip limitation are also standard. The M compound brake system and the optional M carbon-ceramic brake system are combined with an integrated braking system. Wide track widths, a rigid chassis and the electrically assisted rack-and-pinion steering with M Servotronic and variable steering ratio are intended to enable "M-typical handling".
New M5 Touring in the Wings
The driver assistance systems on board include Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning including Lane Departure Warning with steering assistance, Evasion Assist, Attention Assist and the Speed Limit Info system. The optional "Driving Assistant Professional" combines the adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function with the steering and lane guidance assistant, traffic light recognition, automatic Speed Limit Assist and active navigation guidance, among other things. The new BMW M5 has celebrated its world premiere at the Festival of Speed in Goodwood, UK, in July 2024. Production will take place at the Dingolfing plant and the market launch will begin in November 2024. The new BMW M5 Touring will also be launched at the same time.
This is a partly automated translation of this German article.
