Photo: Kolesa.ru
The BMW 5 Series is perhaps the best mid-sized German luxury sedan, but barely anybody paid attention to the recent reveal of a mid-life update. But perhaps a "normal" 5er is not that interesting in a world dominated by the high-performance models with V8 engines, such as the M5.
Ever since the new generation came out a few years ago, it's been duking it out with all its rivals, including the Mercedes-AMG E 63 and even the Porsche Panamera Turbo. This is because BMW has added the AWD system that the sedan needed to become a drag racing monster.
But don't worry if you want to go sideways and spend $2,000 on tires every couple of weeks. the M-tuned xDrive system can still be turned off, allowing the M5 to drift with the best of the 2-ton leviathans. So, how's BMW going to improve on near-perfection?
It all starts with the design. BMW calls facelifts "Life Cycle Impulse", which tells you just how serious they take these things. The styling department has a huge budget, and this is likely what they will come up with.
We're looking at the usual two renderings from the Russian website Kolesa, depicting the front and rear 3/4 views. As you can probably tell, BMW has designed all-new headlights and is going for a square look with the air intakes and grille. Around the back, there are only some minor tweaks to the taillights, diffuser, and exhaust. It will take a die-hard fan of the model and brand to notice these changes.
Our own spyshots have captured the M5 in detail, and we believe the highlight of the 2021 model year will be a new, more track-focused version. This is likely to be called the M5 CS, and feature a carbon fiber hood and a substantial price increase over the "normal" model. However, nobody knows if the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 will also make more power.
But don't worry if you want to go sideways and spend $2,000 on tires every couple of weeks. the M-tuned xDrive system can still be turned off, allowing the M5 to drift with the best of the 2-ton leviathans. So, how's BMW going to improve on near-perfection?
It all starts with the design. BMW calls facelifts "Life Cycle Impulse", which tells you just how serious they take these things. The styling department has a huge budget, and this is likely what they will come up with.
We're looking at the usual two renderings from the Russian website Kolesa, depicting the front and rear 3/4 views. As you can probably tell, BMW has designed all-new headlights and is going for a square look with the air intakes and grille. Around the back, there are only some minor tweaks to the taillights, diffuser, and exhaust. It will take a die-hard fan of the model and brand to notice these changes.
Our own spyshots have captured the M5 in detail, and we believe the highlight of the 2021 model year will be a new, more track-focused version. This is likely to be called the M5 CS, and feature a carbon fiber hood and a substantial price increase over the "normal" model. However, nobody knows if the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 will also make more power.
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