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UPDATE - 23/05: Autocar video. Note that Timo Glock, BMW's racing driver had nothing to do with the development of the M5 as per the previous video from BMW...

Note that these are development prototypes that don't have finalised specs as some pics show headlights that are not production (round led instead of hexagonal).

Some Specs:

- Revised S63 twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 with direct injection and variable valve timing with over 600hp (unofficially north of 615 hp) and 516 lbft @ 1500 rpm. Still with speaker-enhanced sound in the cabin.

- 3-mode MxDrive AWD system with 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD.

- 8-Speed ZF automatic with fast locking torque converter and with Sport, Sport+, and full manual mode: no upshifts at redline.

- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires: 275/35ZR-20 front and 285/35ZR-20 rear

- Weight: about 4200 lbs or 1800kg. AWD system adds about 140 lbs to the car or 63.5kg.

- 0-60 in less than 3.5 secs

1st Drives:

In English:

Car and Driver (US): http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...e-drive-review

Motor Trend (US): http://www.motortrend.com/cars/bmw/m...-drive-review/

The Globe and Mail (CDN): http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe...ticle35004260/

Wheels (AUS): https://www.wheelsmag.com.au/reviews...ototype-review

Auto Express (UK): http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/5-s...ototype-review

EVO (UK): http://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/m5/19370/20...wo-cars-in-one

Autocar (UK): https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...ur-wheel-drive

What Car (UK): https://www.whatcar.com/news/bmw-m5-review-2017/

Motoring (Aus): http://www.motoring.com.au/bmw-m5-2018-review-107188/

Road and Track (US): http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-drive-review/


In German:

Focus: http://www.focus.de/auto/fahrbericht...d_7140943.html

Auto Bild: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-m...7-6741301.html


In Dutch:

Autogids: https://www.autogids.be/autotests/ee...prototype.html


In French:

Moniteur Automobile: https://www.moniteurautomobile.be/es...-m5-proto.html



Bimmerpost Renders:

Pretty much the final car save for some details... Render Tread: http://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1323081











Pics (From BMW):
























































Videos (From BMW):

Timo Glock Driving the M5 for the 1st time:

From Auto Bild:

Auto Motor und Sport:
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/v...-12033734.html

Complete Car:

Autocar: