BMW has been spotted testing a prototype for its redesigned M5, which is set to be the first in the nameplate's history to feature electrification.on which it is based. This points to it arriving as a 2025 model.
The prototype may look like one of the testers for the redesigned 5-Series, but there are telltale clues that point to the M5 variant being tested here. These include the quad-exhaust tips, widened wheel arches, pizza tray-sized brake rotors, and multiple intakes in the front fascia. We're likely still at an early stage of testing as evidenced by the makeshift nature of the wheel arches. Expect more advanced prototypes to have a cleaner design. Interestingly, the prototype is advanced enough to spot the dip in the hood leading back from the center of the grille, a design first seen on the M3/M4 duo.
A shot of the interior reveals a thick-rimmed steering wheel and floating screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment, a design first featured in the iX and slowly making its way into more BMWs. There's also no missing the “Hybrid Test Vehicle” stickers that confirm an electrified powertrain. A likely bet is the electrified V-8 powertrain previewed in BMW's recent
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