On November 2, the new BMW M5 was officially launched. The new car is positioned as a medium-to-large car and is a high-performance version of the BMW 5 Series. It is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 4.4T V8 engine + electric motor, with a maximum power of 727 horsepower.
In terms of appearance, the new BMW M5 is equipped with a larger double kidney air intake grille, the outer ring of the grille adopts a light-up LED light strip design, and the right side is a striking M logo. The lower surround of the new car is equipped with a large-size air intake, which can bring sufficient heat dissipation airflow. Aerodynamic kits such as guide grooves can be seen on both sides of the front of the car, making the new car look more fierce.
From the side of the body, the new car is equipped with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear smoked black wheels, with yellow brake calipers and M carbon ceramic brake discs, which looks very combat. The new car is equipped with carbon fiber bull horn-shaped rearview mirrors, carbon fiber roof, etc. The new M5 adopts a front double wishbone and rear five-link suspension structure. After exclusive adjustment by the M R&D department, the ground clearance is reduced by 18 mm compared with the previous generation model. From the rear of the vehicle, the new car is equipped with a total of four exhausts on both sides and a very exaggerated diffuser, which always reminds the following car that this is a performance beast that is not easy to mess with.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a new style of three-spoke flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel, with a red return mark and driving mode selection button. The car is equipped with a dual screen consisting of a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument + a 14.9-inch central control screen, combined with a new ambient light, which greatly enhances the technological atmosphere in the car. In addition, the new car is equipped with a red start button and a large area of carbon fiber trim to further ignite the driving passion.
The new car is equipped with a compact electronic shift lever and a crystal iDrive knob, which looks very delicate. The new car is also equipped with M multi-function seats, seat heating, Bowers & Wilkins audio system, and optional Alcantara roof lining, M carbon fiber exterior kit, seat ventilation and other functions.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 4.4T V8 engine and an electric motor, with a combined maximum power of 727 horsepower and a maximum torque of 1,000 Nm. It is matched with an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission. Its acceleration time from 0 to 96 km/h is 3.4 seconds, and the top speed can reach 306 km/h if the M Driver kit is selected. Among them, the maximum power of the 4.4T engine is 585 horsepower, the power of the motor is 197 horsepower, the battery pack size is 18.6kWh, and the pure electric range is 67-69km (WLTP). The new car is equipped with a four-wheel drive system, which can freely switch between three driving modes: rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, and sports four-wheel drive. In terms of driving mode, the new car has HYBRID (hybrid), ELECTRIC (electric), eCONTROL brake energy recovery, Dynamic and Dynamic Plus (sports and super sports) to choose from. In addition, the new car also has an M lap timer function and an exciting mode Boost Control, which can provide additional acceleration performance for a short time.
As a medium-to-large high-performance sedan, the new BMW M5's main competitor in China is the Audi RS 7. However, there are still some differences in the positioning of the two cars. First of all, in terms of power, the RS 7 is still a pure fuel model with a maximum power of 630 horsepower, which is less than the 727 horsepower of the new M5, but the RS 7 also has a slight advantage in lightweight. In addition, the RS 7 is a coupe with a large sloping back shape, while the M5 is a pure three-box high-performance sedan. In fact, the positioning of the AMG E 63 and the M5 is closer, but the release of the new generation of AMG E-class is still far away.
The wave of new energy is rolling forward, and the BMW M5 is also actively following the trend of the times and using a plug-in hybrid system. The addition of electric motors can improve the torque output at low speeds, and while improving performance, it can also greatly reduce fuel consumption and emissions, allowing this 4.4T V8 engine to continue to survive in the increasingly stringent emission regulations. This is indeed good news for all large-displacement performance car enthusiasts.
