2018 BMW M5 Teased Ahead of Its Reveal Next Week
BMW has announced it will unveil the all-new M5 on August 21.
To get you excited, the German automaker posted a brief teaser video that you can watch below, giving a short glimpse at its next-generation performance sedan. In the post on Facebook, BMW also called it the “all-new BMW M5 with M xDrive,” confirming it will be all-wheel drive. It will however, also feature a mode that sends all the power to the rear wheels, similar to Mercedes-AMG’s Drift Mode on the E63.
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Rumor has it that the twin-turbo V8 lurking under the hood will generate around 600 horsepower while paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. After being introduced next week, the 2018 BMW M5 will be on display at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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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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Still a bit sad about "8-speed auto"... Will be interesting to see how this fares against Tesla SP100D (and XP100D).