Some say prototypes of the new generation BMW M5 (Sedan and Touring) are easier to find than a needle in a haystack. After all, we've seen all sorts of testers these past few months, and the latest were spotted at the Nurburgring feasting on apexes.
Our vigilant spy photographers nabbed the 2025 BMW M5 in both body styles while doing their thing at the infamous racetrack, and the development team behind the model likely performing some last-minute adjustments to various components, besides making sure that this executive ride can cope with the occasional track thrashing.
BMW may still keep the camouflage on its next-gen M5. However, we have a very clear picture of what it will look like, given that the regular 5er is already on sale worldwide. Moreover, the renderings we've been constantly covering have become more and more realistic with each prototype sighting, so they can now easily reveal the M5's design.
The 2025 BMW M5 will have different front and rear bumpers, which will be larger and more aggressive than those on the normal 5 Series. It also features a trunk lid spoiler on the Sedan, a roof-mounted piece on the Touring (station wagon), and four exhaust tips neatly incorporated into the sporty diffuser. The wheels are exclusive, and M logos will adorn their bodies once the wraps come off.
Photo: SH Proshots
Look for a pair of bucket seats inside, more exclusive trim and upholstery, dedicated load and sub-menus in the dual-screen setup that occupies a good chunk of the dashboard, an M-branded gear selector, a bespoke steering wheel with different paddle shifters behind it, M entry sills, and a few other things that will set it apart from the standard 5er.
Under the hood lies a V8 motor. It is likely the same one that powers the XM Label, which uses a 4.4L twin-turbo with electric assistance. The super crossover has 738 horsepower (750 ps/550 kW) and 738 pound-feet (1,000 Nm) of torque. If the new M5 retains these numbers, then it will be punchier than the previous M5 CS, whose non-electrified V8 was rated at 626 horsepower (635 ps/467 kW) and 553 pound-foot (750 Nm).
The M5 CS can accelerate to 60 mph (97 kph) in 2.9 seconds, thus making it a supercar-slaying business sedan, and given the extra oomph and also the weight penalty that comes with the electric motor and small battery pack, the new one should be similarly fast. Our bet would be on the acceleration being dealt with in three seconds flat, which would leave room for a potentially next-gen M5 CS.
We will know more about it in the coming weeks/months, as BMW is expected to lift the veils shortly before shipping the first cars to worldwide markets prior to the year's end.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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