BMW's New M5 (G90) to Debut on June 26th, Plug-in Hybrid with Over 700 HP

TapTechNews June 17th news, Michael Scully, the head of BMW's M Design Department, disclosed on Instagram that the all-new BMW M5 (G90) will make its world debut on June 26th.

Judging from the previously released teaser images, the new BMW M5 will adopt the current family's latest design language, still with the horizontal twin kidneys shape and equipped with an outline light-emitting strip. In addition, the car will also adopt the latest headlight style of BMW, with a more simplistic shape.

This release is limited to showing the sedan version, but the station wagon version is also expected to meet us soon. The long-wheelbase station wagon M5 with the code G99 may be the mysterious new M-model that BMW plans to release at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 15th.

TapTechNews noticed that the release of the new M5 marks another important milestone in the busy schedule of BMW's M division this year. So far this year, we have seen the updates and replacements of the new M2, M3 and M4, and the highly anticipated X3 M50 is also about to be released in the near future.

The M5 has always been one of the most exciting models in the BMW M family, and the upcoming new model will also become one of the first plug-in hybrid MPerformance models. Just like the XM, both the new M5 sedan and station wagon versions will be equipped with the code-named S68 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine and an electric motor. It is reported that the combined output power will exceed 700 horsepower. Frank van Meel, head of BMW's M division, said, The pure electric range of G90 will reach 43.5 miles (about 70 kilometers).

Since there is no indication that the M550i is going to return, the M5 is likely to become the only 5-series model with an 8-cylinder engine, and this may also be the last 5-series/M5 model with a V8 engine.