Although the development of the new energy vehicle market has been in full swing in the past few years, it is still dominated by large-displacement fuel engines in the high-end performance car and ultra-luxury car market, but this situation is quietly changing, and several new cars on the market recently have adopted a combination of large-displacement engine + electric motor without exception, which makes people dream back to the era of the three god cars.
BMW M5
When it comes to the BMW M series, the vast majority of consumers will think of the most popular BMW M3, but there are also many people who regard the M5 as their dream car, after all, the charm of V8 is irresistible, but a few days ago BMW officially released the official picture of the new generation of BMW M5, the new car as the seventh generation of the series, the biggest change is that the plug-in hybrid power is replaced, and it is officially electrocuted.
Of course, the new car is still equipped with a 4.4T V8 engine, but the addition of an electric motor makes its system comprehensive power reach 727 horsepower, and the comprehensive torque reaches 1000Nm, which is matched with an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h. In the design part, the new BMW M5 has also changed a lot, the front face adopts a horizontal "kidney" shape and a contoured luminous light strip, the charging port is located on the left front fender, the tail is equipped with a carbon fiber spoiler, a large diffuser and a two-sided four-out exhaust layout, it is worth noting that the new car 2445kg weighs a lot more than the old model, which is why its 0-96km/h acceleration is 0.2 seconds slower than the old model, but the strong power makes the new M5 at 120-180km/ Hour acceleration on faster.
In terms of other configurations, the new M5 adopts the front double wishbone and rear five-link suspension structure, and is equipped with front 6-piston calipers and adaptive suspension system as standard, and the overall handling performance is further improved, worthy of BMW's "fastest four-door" sedan, the new car will be pre-sold in China at the Chengdu Auto Show in the second half of this year at the earliest, and will be officially launched within the year.
Bentley Continental GT
In May, Bentley officially unveiled the Batur Convertible, the last Bentley to be powered by the iconic W12 engine, announcing the retirement of its iconic W12 engine and its focus on its V8 and V6 hybrid ranges, with the recently unveiled new Bentley Continental GT being the first model to end the W12 era.
The first model is the Continental GT Extreme Edition (Speed), the new car is equipped with a new plug-in hybrid system composed of a 4.0T V8 engine + electric motor, the system has a comprehensive maximum power of 782 horsepower, a peak torque of 1000 Nm, and is equipped with a 25.9kWh battery pack, with a pure electric range of 80km (WLTP), the chassis technology has also been updated, equipped with an active four-wheel drive system with torque vectoring, all-wheel steering, electronic limited skid device, 48V active anti-roll control system and advanced new dual-valve shock absorbers. In terms of design, the new Continental GT also brings a sense of freshness, the classic "compound eye" headlights at the front of the car have become tadpole headlights, the taillights are more slender, the interior is a familiar style, the combination of the reversible central control screen and a large number of buttons should be praised, and the luxury atmosphere is in place.
To be honest, the exterior design of the new Continental GT is not as good as the old classic, at least in the aura, as for the combination of V8+ motors, in the opinion of Brother Zhi, it is the current optimal solution, taking into account power and displacement, what do you think?
布加迪 Whirlpool
The luxury car market in June is too lively, just a few days ago, Bugatti officially released the successor to the Chiron - Tourbillon, the new car does not continue to be equipped with Bugatti's well-known W16 engine, but uses an 8.3L V16 naturally aspirated engine + 3 motor composed of plug-in hybrid system.
The Bugatti Tourbillon's engines were developed in partnership with Cosworth, who developed the 10,500rpm 6.5-litre V12 self-aspirated engine for the Aston Martin Valkyrie, and it is also a former F1 engine supplier. Specifically, this 8.3L V16 engine is composed of two V8 engines longitudinally connected in series, with a maximum speed of 9000rpm, a maximum power of 1000 horsepower, and a peak torque of 900 Nm; With three electric motors (two for the front wheels and one for the rear wheels), the system has a total power of 1,800 hp, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2 seconds, and has a top speed of 444 km/h. The powertrain will be mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox with a 25 kWh battery pack for an all-electric range of 60 km. In terms of design, the Tourbillon has been slimmed down compared to the Chiron, with a 45% lighter frame, a large front scoop, a large diffuser and an active spoiler for better aerodynamics, as well as gullwing doors and a luxurious and mechanical interior with a luxurious and mechanical aesthetic.
Of course, the price of the Bugatti Tourbillon will also be an astronomical figure, it is reported that the price of the new car is expected to reach 3.6 million euros, about 28.03 million yuan, limited to 250 units, delivered in 2026, in other words, if you buy a lottery ticket every month now and can win 1.56 million, you may be able to afford it in a year and a half!