The M5 is always one to create plenty of controversy when a new generation arrives, and the latest is no different; it's the first of its kind to feature an electrified powertrain - all to the benefit of performance and driver engagement, or so BMW says. It's available to order now for £110,500 and customer cars will arrive from November, alongside a Touring version that'll be revealed in the coming months.
Starting with the body itself, the new M5 follows the smaller M3's lead by using a bespoke body with wider arches not just at the front, but now also at the rear. This is matched with a dramatic new front and rear look that accentuates the extra width, with big intakes, vertically accented rear reflectors and four round exhaust pipes.
Also like the M3, the new M5 features staggered wheel sizes: 20 inches on the front axle and 21 inches at the rear.
Under the brawny new skin sits completely bespoke suspension geometry with wider tracks laid out in a double wishbone set-up at the front and a five-link rear. As before, the M5 is coil-sprung with adaptive dampers and, for the first time, now features rear-wheel steering. BMW has also fitted new compound brake discs, with a set of carbon ceramics available for those keen to take their M5 on track.
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