2018 BMW M5 Caught Being Put Through Its Paces in Spain
Development of the 2018 BMW M5 is moving right along.
Spy photographers have caught the new M5 testing yet again, this time in southern Spain. One of the prototypes sported a different type of camouflage up front, and although it conceals more of the front end, it gives us a better look at how the air intakes will be designed. It appears based on these two prototypes that the air intake openings will be larger than in the current BMW M5.
Rumor has it that the new BMW M5 will come with all-wheel drive now that BMW has brought Frank van Heel to the M division. Van Heel is known for his involvement in developing Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive technology.
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Under the hood, expect the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine currently used, but the German automaker likely has some tricks up its sleeves to increase performance to around 600 horsepower. The biggest change will be the M5’s weight, which is expected to drop around 200 pounds compared to the current model.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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