The transition to the new platform gives the M5 an opportunity to lose a hundred kilos (currently curb weight — 1870 kg). According to information leaked from insider sources, seven-step «robot» M DCT Drivelogic double-clutch will remain, and four-wheel drive will be offered as an option.
The debut of the next generation will be held on October Motor Show in Paris. There's G30 sedan will be presented, but the time of appearance of the highly anticipated M5 are transferred at the end of 2017, and even at the beginning of 2018.
And then find out what is hidden under camouflage.
In the meantime, one can assume that the new M5 in common with the M7, not only because of the CLAR platform, but also stylistically and technically.
But as the engine compartment, then settle down there are all chances «biturbovosmerki» 4.4, unless, of course, she will undergo modernization and please at least 620 hp (Now 560 hp), and then to accelerate to the first hundred will need 3.7 seconds (currently 4.4), and the maximum speed will increase to at least 320 km / h (currently 305). The fact that it is absolutely real, and indicates the commemorative version 30 Jahre M5, and the project Pure Metal Edition for South Africa. Both versions — the 600-strong.
Photo: open source
But as the engine compartment, then settle down there are all chances «biturbovosmerki» 4.4, unless, of course, she will undergo modernization and please at least 620 hp (Now 560 hp), and then to accelerate to the first hundred will need 3.7 seconds (currently 4.4), and the maximum speed will increase to at least 320 km / h (currently 305). The fact that it is absolutely real, and indicates the commemorative version 30 Jahre M5, and the project Pure Metal Edition for South Africa. Both versions — the 600-strong.
Photo: open source