pjd:
I`m curious, the new M5 will have 2 option wheels?
As far as I heard, this is going to be the standard wheel, the other one...I don't know ?!
I'm more curious about two other things:
1. how much power does the M5 get ? Rumors indicated 580 HP but currently, I heard that 555 HP, same as X5/X6 M are back in the game for reliability and technical (exhaust sound !) reasons. Apparently BMW M GmbH has managed to slightly improve the exhaust sound by changing the exhaust flow but at the cost of power output.
2. how much will the new M5 weight ? First rumors indicated something way over 2 tons, which is too much in my opinion.
Also interesting: there were recently rumors that the M5 may get 4WD, optional or not.
A lot of questions but I guess we know more early next year.
The new M5 needs to do 0-100 kph in at least 4.2 seconds and 0-200 kph in under 13 seconds, otherwise this car will not be competitive in the near future. I hope BMW realizes that.
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