A few days ago, Zhidian Mobility obtained the latest news of BMW's new generation M5 model, and its sedan version will start production in July this year, and will go on sale before the end of the year at the earliest; Production of the Touring model will begin in November and is expected to go on sale by the end of this year or early 2025. At the same time, the two models are also expected to be imported into the domestic market next year, and the main competitors in the same class include the Audi RS 6, Mercedes-AMG E63 and other models.
It is reported that BMW's new generation M5 model will be equipped with the same power system as the XM model, which is suitable for a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 4.4T V8 twin-turbo engine + a single motor, with a comprehensive maximum power of 535kW and a peak torque of 1,030Nm, and is suitable for a four-wheel drive system. It will also be equipped with an 18.6 kWh battery pack and will weigh 5,368 pounds (2,435 kilograms), making it the "heaviest" BMW M5 of all generations.
According to the brand's official disclosure, BMW's new generation M5 model has been greatly improved in terms of speed and safety compared with previous models; According to BMW M test staff, BMW's all-new M5 is "a universal tool on the highway and on the track, or a mobility tool for the whole family", and hints at the versatility of the touring model.