Spyshots: BMW M5

Engines, no matter if we are talking about petrol, diesel, naturally-aspirated, or forced induction-using ones, like the air as cold as it can be. This means that the winter is an ideal season for new vehicle development tests, especially if we are talking about performance vehicles, where every extra hp matters.

One of the hottest vehicles currently in the development phase is the F10 BMW M5 and this is why, a few days ago, when we were hit by a strong, freezing wind one morning, we decided that we had to offer you another spyshots session, showing the vehicle’s winter testing process.

Our colleagues found the M5 stripped of the plastic cladding that used to cover its front and rear ends. However, the car is now wearing BMW’s psychedelic wrapping. Now back to that air we were talking about: as you can see, the vehicle comes with massive front air intakes and, even though the full design can’t be seen yet, it is clear that the vehicle will use traditional M division styling cues.

Of course, all that air ends up being turned into exhaust gas, which will be released through the M division’s signature four tailpipes. Another elements that tells us that we are dealing with a go-fast saloon is a set of generously-sized brakes that uses cross-drilled rotors all around.

We are curious to see if BMW will fit the M5 with the twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8 engine in the exact form that can be found on the X5 M/X6 M, but we still have to wait, as the details are limited.