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Next-gen BMW M5 Hybrid prototype spy pics, reveals wider body!

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Latest G90 / G99 M5 Info (from Future BMW Info Thread)

G90/G99 M5

Will use S68 in hybrid setup (same as XM) tuned to 700hp.
G90 M5 sedan SOP 07/24
G99 M5 Touring SOP 11/24



Updated October 26, 2022

Here's a first look at the G90 M5 Hybrid interior. Plus more exterior spy photos.

G90 M5 Interior and Exterior Spy Shots

Updated September 9, 2022

New photos from G90 M5 sighting today reveals the front bumper design for the first time!

G90 M5 reveals front bumper design for the first time!

Newest spy pics as of September 5, 2022

Latest G90 M5 Pics

First M5 hybrid video! As of March 22, 2022

Photos as of January 12, 2022

[TEGRITY]

Looks like the M side mirrors are gone! The engine on this thing will be interesting to wait and watch!

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by TEGRITY

Looks like the M side mirrors are gone!

This is a very early test car so some of the design and parts may be unfinished at the moment.

[Game]

This thing is so far out there's almost no point of looking at it.

[unfoundnemo]

Originally Posted by Game

This thing is so far out there's almost no point of looking at it.

The wheels intrigue me a bit, though. They don't look like normal parts been type wheels, almost JDM looking.

[NightWriter]

Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

The wheels intrigue me a bit, though. They don't look like normal parts been type wheels, almost JDM looking.

...and the rears look way too narrow for a top-dog M car. I'm guessing this is more of a 5-series test mule for the M5 powertrain without the chassis modifications.

[dba1t]

What changed? There was serious talk of a next generation pure EV M5 with 1K+ HP, pouch style batteries, etc. This seems like a half step in that direction, but not a full commitment as BMW previously announced.

[crypto]

Originally Posted by Game

This thing is so far out there's almost no point of looking at it.

Agree! Those headlights surely wont be remotely close to the final, mirrors seem unlikely, wheels definitely not, etc. I would guess this is more about testing the electric and ICE together but I also dont know what I am talking about here (lol). Definitely interested to know if it's a V6 or V8 they go with in the end.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by dba1t

What changed? There was serious talk of a next generation pure EV M5 with 1K+ HP, pouch style batteries, etc. This seems like a half step in that direction, but not a full commitment as BMW previously announced.

There was talks of two different M variants of the M5, a pure EV and a gas hybrid model. Technically the EV version would be an i5 M and the gas model the "traditional" M5 nomenclature.

[MDM]

GOD DAMN IT!....BMW PLEASE design a rear brake caliper that has a design similar to the front and still incorporate your beloved electronic parking brake. Mercedes is listening to their customers.

[infamousq]

It's a test mule nothing on this one will be on the final production.....

[phoenixbmwlife]

This will sell like crazy. The hybrid set up will make this an incredibly fast car. Especially if we end up with 750hp combined. At the rate we are increasing power, in 10 years the M5 will have two wings and fly. :


On a different note:
Does anyone know the official instagram page for Bimmerpost?

[tracer bullet]

It's a looker, for sure.

But every time I read bigger, wider, longer, whatever expansion direction I shake my head a little. When (if ever) will that trend stop?

[Game]

Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

The wheels intrigue me a bit, though. They don't look like normal parts been type wheels, almost JDM looking.

It was the wheels that made me think to myself, "is this even a BMW?"

[MadjestiL]

The side looks like a Peugeot 508

[2022M4COMP]

Resale value of my m4 on order just skyrocketed

[cbertels]

Originally Posted by 2022M4COMP

Resale value of my m4 on order just skyrocketed

Why, did you get better grills?

[atl_1M]

Looks very promising, something I haven't said about a new model in a while. Seems they may actually make the body lines more aggressive for this generation, something I think they may be forced to do since that will become more of a differentiator between non-M and M models in the future EV world.

[Hoonigan]

Very interested to see BMWs take on a Performance-Oriented hybrid.

I plan to finally take delivery of my 2022 M5C next month (after many delays) and will be asking the dealer if they can put me on the preliminary list for one of the first individual next-Gen M5s

[GOLFFRR]

interesting. hybrid/electric content flowing now

[OSee]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

There was talks of two different M variants of the M5, a pure EV and a gas hybrid model. Technically the EV version would be an i5 M and the gas model the "traditional" M5 nomenclature.

I'd imagine at some point (probably the M5 gen after the next one) the models will converge and it will just be an M5. There's no way they toss that legendary model designation / nameplate in a full electric future.

Actually, I'd be extremely surprised if we ever see i5 M on the back of a BMW. That model designation would mean nothing to no one. I think we'd probably see a M5i.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by OSee

Actually, I'd be extremely surprised if we ever see i5 M on the back of a BMW. That model designation would mean nothing to no one. I think we'd probably see a M5i.

Seeing how we have the i4 M50 which is essentially the EV version of the M440i, all electric vehicles (even those based on gas models) will feature an "i" first in their nomenclature followed by the series number than its trim designation, similar to X vehicles nomenclature, the M will be last.