G90 M5 Hybrid Spied Testing on the Nurburgring - Video

[Salespunk]

Originally Posted by FrozenGT

Crazy!! You can see the CCB glowing red.. that’s one heavy car… this is not a track car..

I was thinking the same thing. Brakes are getting roasted by the weight and you can definitely see it bouncing around due to the mass of the car.

Honestly watching the video has killed any interest I had in the new Touring version.

[DB_Cooper]

Originally Posted by duky

Hello good lookin

Good looking?? It’s camouflaged.

Haven’t seen any pics to suggest it’ll be an attractive design…but, fingers crossed.

[DavidXJ]

1. The underwhelming engine note is inevitable given EU regs; I hope you folks in the US will benefit from a more throaty iteration. Either way, the chorus even under load is pretty constrained for a V8.

2. Nice stance, imposing overhangs. Maybe one will compensate for the exaggerations of the other; and a de-camo view will be all the more interesting, in terms of revealing how the designers have hidden the bulk with blisters, as everyone is having to do these days.

3. The curving bonnet line over the headlights seems like a purposefully retro nod to those iconic Bangle eyebrows?! A nice homage to the lineage, if you're into that.

4. 'Keeper' suddenly appeared in my F90's HUD.

[Quadruple VANOS]

Calling this a beauty only shows how low design expectations are these days. It’s okay but I’m not motivated to put a deposit down yet. We’ll see!

[LSM]

5000lbs+ incoming

[Burn-N-AZ]

That 911 though. Mmmm

[Rafichicago]

Cool. I will bet it’ll be 4800lbs or more. If not I’ll eat my hat. looks like it will not be on my radar. If it’s 5000lbs or more and they will call it sport sedan it’ll make them look ridiculous and dumb. 5000 lbs has as much in common with sport as Toyota Sienna with “sport” tuned suspension. Just can’t believe people buy that marketing nonsense.

[M3JetPilot]

We’re all so glad it isn’t this 😂

[OriginalFake]

Originally Posted by FrozenGT

Crazy!! You can see the CCB glowing red.. that’s one heavy car… this is not a track car..

When was the M5 ever a "track" car?

[G30 B58]

Originally Posted by FrozenGT

Crazy!! You can see the CCB glowing red.. that’s one heavy car… this is not a track car..

How many existing M5's are true track rat cars? Now Cars & Coffee, whole different story.

[BMthusiast]

You guys are right, this prototype version is kangarooing like a mofo. Some traction issues too, which is a big deal for a car with so much power at the wheels. Definitely looking forward to the final farewell of BMW V8 in the S68, I'm aiming for a G06 though.

[edwinm3]

Originally Posted by Burn-N-AZ

That 911 though. Mmmm

This

[ResIpsaLoquitur]

Originally Posted by DavidXJ

1. The underwhelming engine note is inevitable given EU regs; I hope you folks in the US will benefit from a more throaty iteration. Either way, the chorus even under load is pretty constrained for a V8.

2. Nice stance, imposing overhangs. Maybe one will compensate for the exaggerations of the other; and a de-camo view will be all the more interesting, in terms of revealing how the designers have hidden the bulk with blisters, as everyone is having to do these days.

3. The curving bonnet line over the headlights seems like a purposefully retro nod to those iconic Bangle eyebrows?! A nice homage to the lineage, if you're into that.

4. 'Keeper' suddenly appeared in my F90's HUD.

Excellent first point. I was going to ask if anyone knew if cars being tested in Germany are to Euro specs and thus have neutered sound (I would assume so) and/or if there is any way to tell if this was in Comfort/Sport/Sport+, because that sound so utterly disappointing.

[1209582]

that thing moves!

[RichF90M5C]

Originally Posted by Kuato2084

You guys are right, this prototype version is kangarooing like a mofo. Some traction issues too, which is a big deal for a car with so much power at the wheels. Definitely looking forward to the final farewell of BMW V8 in the S68, I'm aiming for a G06 though.

I’m surprised BMW haven’t produced a Final Edition F90. That would sell like hot cakes.

[wesleyan92]

This thread, and by extension, the entire forum has become a $hit-on-BMW echo chamber. I am guilty but I am going to be better and just enjoy the evolution.

Looking forward to seeing what this car looks and drives like in the flesh.

Already made the decision to buy out my F90 lease in April 2024 but wait for the Year 2 model. No desire to put up with the Year 1 gremlins.

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

Calling this a beauty only shows how low design expectations are these days. It’s okay but I’m not motivated to put a deposit down yet. We’ll see!

Almost anything that doesn't look completely awful can be seen as "beauty" from BMW these days. It's just so depressing how bad most of their new car lineup looks now.

[Burn-N-AZ]

I wonder what the price point will be when released? Currently about a $20k difference between similarly optioned M5 and M8.

I would guess that gap will close considerably.

[GordoCLM]

Originally Posted by Burn-N-AZ

I wonder what the price point will be when released? Currently about a $20k difference between similarly optioned M5 and M8.

I would guess that gap will close considerably.

Here in Switzerland prices are going crazy. I was yesterday at my dealer (Binelli ZH) and they had a M4 Comp 154k, X5M pre-LCI 190k, XM 250k.. so i guess the M5 touring would be here around 200k.. (prices in swiss francs).

[Accentu8]

Im just glad that it doesn’t appear to be Bugs’ cousin

[imperfectluck]

Originally Posted by GordoCLM

Here in Switzerland prices are going crazy. I was yesterday at my dealer (Binelli ZH) and they had a M4 Comp 154k, X5M pre-LCI 190k, XM 250k.. so i guess the M5 touring would be here around 200k.. (prices in swiss francs).

Just sat here and realized a Swiss Franc is currently $1.10 USD.

I'd have to assume buying vehicles outside of the country and importing has to be a challenge worth doing on occasion.