2018 BMW M5 leaked online ahead of global debut

Updated Nov 18, 2022 | Same topic: Car Sneak Peeks, Teasers, & Rumors

In just a few hours, the 2018 BMW M5 will be officially introduced.

Before BMW lifts the wraps off its 2018 BMW M5 for sale on the market, some images of this super sedan has been revealed by a South Korean Youtube channel.

angular front of the 2018 BMW M5

Some images of the 2018 BMW M5 has been revealed 

Even though the changes are minor, the 2018 BMW M5 still receives some tweaks that differentiate itself from a regular 5 Series.

Up front, enlarger air intakes now come with a double-louvre grille with “M5” badging. At the side, filling the bigger arches is a selection of new stylish alloy wheels with wider tires. In addition, air breather vents are also repositioned. At the rear are quad exhausts, a bootlid spoiler, black rear diffuser and a sportier rear bumper.

side view of the 2018 BMW M5

At the side, filling the bigger arches is a selection of new stylish alloy wheels with wider tires

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In the cockpit, the new M5 is fitted with a robot-themed gear lever, sports seats as well as red accents and M badges throughout the cabin. Particularly, the highlight is a multi-function steering wheel with two red buttons tagged “M1” and “M2” which are allegedly in charge of swapping between two different driving modes set via an iDrive system.

Interior of the 2018 BMW M5

The new M5 is fitted with a robot-themed gear lever, sports seats as well as red accents and M badges

Driving the new M5 will be a revised version of BMW’s 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 engine which is expected to be more powerful than its main contender – the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S with 592 hp and 700 Nm of torque. Besides, the 2018 BMW M5 will come with an all-wheel drive system and a rear locking Active M Differential is also added for a safer driving.

Watch more images of the 2018 BMW M5:

2018 BMW M5

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