Officially announced a couple of weeks ago, yet to debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show this September, the all-new F90 BMW M5 will arrive in the United Kingdom later on this year, with prices to start at £78,935, in the entry level E63. On the other hand, the Mercedes E63 AMG will come with a £88,295 price tag.

Making a comparison with the older F10 BMW M5, there isn’t a significant price increase, given the F10`s £73,985 price. This means that the new 2018 F90 BMW M5 adds just a handful of new upgrades at the interior. As for the car`s design, this might be quite a disappointment for some BMW purists.

Technology wise, the new M5 borrows the same technology lineup also seen on the latest 5-Series or 2016 7-Series. It has been also equipped with updated equipment, like new shifter, M Sport steering wheel with two M Drive buttons, adding as well the state-of-the-art Head-Up Display with satellite navigation and much more.

One of the car`s main highlights refer to the xDrive configuration which uses a “central intelligence unit” that provides “all the agility and precision of standard rear-wheel drive with the supreme poise and traction of the all-wheel-drive system.”

Set to rival Mercedes-Benz`s brand-new AMG E63 S, the all-new 2018F90 BMW M5 comes equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 engine, with 600 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.4 seconds, while the quarter mile is done in 11.1 seconds. The high-end model is paired as well to a high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission and a brand-new all-wheel drive system. The top speed is also set at 250 km/h, but can be raised to 305 km/h, if equipped with the M Driver`s Package.

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The long-awaited and most anticipated car of the year from BMW is no doubt the recently presented 2018 F90 BMW M5, just ahead the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.

This is a state-of-the-art car with plenty of technology and an impressive design language – even if some might have had more expectations on that matter – all packed with plenty of power and performance under the hood.

As usual, when it comes to launching new models, the German based carmaker released a series of videos which thoroughly explain the car`s exterior, interior, performance, driving modes and so on. They can be watched below, but not until hearing out about the car`s most important specifications.

Once going on the market next spring for at least 117,900 euros, the all-new F90 BMW M5 will be available in the First Edition variant (which by-the-way will cost 19,500 euros more than the standard), with a Frozen Dark Red Metallic exterior, gloss black accents or 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels.

In standard form, the “most emotionally engaging all-wheel-drive system” as the company likes to call the all-new M5, will stand out from the crowd with the same aggressive design lines that the M division has to offer – large air intakes for the front bumper, aerodynamic mirrors, sculpted aluminum hood and CFRP roof. Other highlights include the four-tailpipe sports exhaust system or integrated diffuser for the updated rear bumper.

The entire design looks smashing with the new 19-inch polished wheels with Orbit Grey finish, adding as well high-performance brakes with blue-painted six-piston calipers at the front and single-piston floating calipers at the rear.

The interior follows the same language design as the rest of the 5-Series, still adding the M sport steering wheel, M multifunction seats, Merino leather sport seats and much more.

The car`s main highlight is in my humble opinion, the raw power that seats under the hood. We are dealing here with a 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, with no less than 600 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque, allowing an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, at a top speed of 305 km/h. The 0 to 200 km/h sprint is also achieved in 11.1 seconds, thanks to the latest eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system.

As seen in one of the videos below, the 2018 F90 BMW M5 xDrive is also equipped with the 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD driving modes, adding as well the Active M Differential at the back, as well as the Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus modes for the VDC (Variable Damper Control) system. Other mechanics include the new M Servotronic steering, M brakes or the M suspension system.

Full details are explained in the amazing videos presented below. Also, don’t forget to check out the media gallery with the all-new F90 BMW M5!

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BMW is planning to introduce the all-new F90 M5 in a big round of applause, becoming the most powerful and fastest M model ever built, way too faster than the current M5 or what seems to be closed to that (the M550i packs impressive power, but not that impressive as the future F90).

Speaking about the arrival of the new M5, Hildegard Wortmann, Brand Manager at BMW, has talked to Autocar and stated that the F90 M5 in its newest edition will be a real blast and a real event, way too impressive than the 7-Series` launch.

“You will see in this car where we will take the [M] brand from here. I’ve driven it on track and it’s really special. The engineers have done an excellent job. It’s outrageous.”

Speaking of its outrageous features, the new F90 M5 is going to be a real blast on the road, coming with the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, now developing around 600 horsepower, which would get closer to Alpina`s new kid on the block B5 Biturbo with 608 horsepower.

In order to achieve such impressive performance, BMW would have to fit the new F90 BMW M5 with a high-performance eight-speed ZF-sourced automatic transmission, which would replace the DCT, the latter one not being fitted for an all-wheel drive setup. In case you didn`t hear it, BMW is going to equip the new M5 with an all-wheel drive setup and the M Dynamic Mode which means that will send the power to the rear axle. So BMW petrol heads still enjoying the rear wheel setup, will get plenty of fun behind the wheel. Stay tuned for more upcoming details on the future F90 BMW M5!

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While some have already packed their test mules for some rough testing on the cold Sweden, others are still faithful to the old Ring track, to fully test their new prototypes.

The video below called “2018 BMW M5 F90 Spied Testing on the Nurburgring Nordschkeile” is showcasing the arrival of the new M5, but not before flexing its muscle on the famous German track.

We are looking here at two models which are showing their best while tackling the tight corners at high-speeds, with the new suspension being put to the final tests as well.

To cope with the sheer performance under the hood, the F90 BMW M5 must be fully packed with a muscular yet aerodynamic design, and the camouflaged models seen in the video below provide just that.

The new F90 BMW M5 is going to be extremely aerodynamic and provide the sportiest characteristics, lately seen on an M performance model. We are looking here at the new front and rear bumpers, now more aggressive, adding as well the rear-end with the twin-double pipes and flared wheel-arches. Also, the new model is going to be lighter as well, a fact that would lead to increase performance.

Once arriving on the market at the end of 2017 as a 2018 MY, the new M5 will be powered by an upgraded 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, with at least 600 horsepower under the bonnet – we might as well expect 620 horsepower, which will position the model way above its competitors from Mercedes-Benz or Audi, which come for the moment with power ranging between 550 horsepower and 605 horsepower.

As far as the transmission goes, this will play a key role in the car`s performance figures, and rumors have it that it will come with a slightly revised M-dual-clutch gearbox as optional, while the manual would be standard in the US. Stay tuned for more details on the all-new 2018 F90 BMW M5!

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Following the successful debut of the all-new 2017 BMW 5 Series Sedan in Europe and announced for the market in February and March, respectively, the German based carmaker is also testing out the top of the line F90 M5, seen in the spy video below, while undergoing tests in Los Angeles, US, and wearing full camouflage.

Even if the camouflage hides the most important details that the new M5 will be coming with, we could still depict the areas that would receive noticeable changes.

The F90 BMW M5 wears the overall design of the 5-Series Sedan, but will come with its own personal feel and touch, accentuating its aggressive look and styling. We are looking here at a much sportier front-end, adding twin-double pipes at the rear, as well as the flared wheels.

One of the car`s main highlight is no doubt – just like the M550i xDrive – the imposing kidney grille, now coming thicker and complemented with the new LED headlights. The aero flicks in front of the wheel arches also provide the model with a distinctive look.

Under the hood, the all-new F90 BMW M5 will receive upgraded mills, fully packed with the same high-performance V8 TwinTurbo technology, which would bring the model to its highest peak of 500 horsepower, which would be rather the same as the M4 GTS.

Also, for the first time, the company will add the long-expected all-wheel drive system, which will also be present on the future M6 models. The new system will improve the car`s driving dynamics offering a sporty feel and increase grip at the same time.

Full details will be known prior to the car`s unveiling at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. Meanwhile, take a closer look at the spy video with the future F90 BMW M5 going for full tests!

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