The new BMW M5 is put to the test in the desert

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New spy photos of the BMW M5 come to us. The spicy version of the next generation of the BMW 5 Series has been located in the Mojave Desert (California, USA), facing the high temperatures of the area to test its resistance in extreme conditions. Under its hood we will find an upgraded V8 4.4-liter engine displacement derived from the current model.

It will keep the V8 from now but updated
To be clear the new BMW M5 will have an evolved design of the current model as we are accustomed to the Bavarian signature. In this aspect, the new BMW 7 Series will have much to say about it, as well as its majestic design will also inherit its new platform that will make this new generation lighter than ever thanks to the use of exclusive and lightweight materials such as fiber reinforced plastics Carbon or ultra high strength steel.

His power will also be higher than ever since his rivals have forced him. The BMW guys know that they can not be left behind with the high levels that reach this new generation. The recently presented Mercedes-AMG E63 is available in two flavors: 557 and 585 hp, while the current Audi RS6 has 560 hp as standard and 605 hp for the "Performance" version. Given this ... What will the new M5 do?

Some 600 hp of series to keep up with current and future rivals
Currently, the BMW M5 has a standard 560 hp squeezed from its 4.4-liter V8 engine, optionally we can install an optimization package from the factory that raises its power to 575 hp, but the current range finds its top The 600 HP of the special edition '30 Jahre Edition '. The new BMW M5 will have a series power close to 600 hp, expanding this figure with optional performance packages up to about 620 hp or so, as well as having the possibility of launching a special edition that may fall later and that Again squeeze the eight cylinders of Bavaria a bit more.

Accompanying his V8 the new M5 will have the novelty of being able to be chosen with four-wheel drive xDrive for better control of the beast or otherwise we will continue to allow to send all its power exclusively to the rear axle. The M-DCT double clutch transmission will continue to accompany us at all times although BMW engineers are seriously considering giving us the opportunity to equip a six-speed manual gearbox.

The technology will be another fundamental part of this model with optional laser lights for the front -LED series- and spectacular optical OLED in the rear - in the style of the BMW M4 GTS. It will also be equipped with autonomous functionalities such as the Driving Assistant Plus, the Parking Assistant Plus and the Remote Control Parking inherited from the new BMW 7 Series.