- BMW’s facelifted M5 features a sharper Neue Klasse-inspired kidney grille and headlights.
- Insider claims new variant may join sedan and Touring as performance-focused upgrade.
- Production of the G90 and G99 is expected to run from March 2027 through early 2031.
BMW has been busy testing prototypes of its next-gen models, and now the updated M5 has been spotted tearing around the Nurburgring. As part of the brand’s mid-cycle refresh, internally referred to as the LCI, or Life Cycle Impulse, this prototype appears largely unchanged from earlier sightings.
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The most noticeable update is at the front, where the current model’s pug-like face has been replaced by a slimmer and more elegant interpretation of BMW’s classic kidney grilles, inspired by the Neue Klasse design language. A new headlight setup completes the look, giving the M5 a sharper, more refined expression.
Around back, everything remains heavily camouflaged, but we’re not expecting major changes, likely just updated taillight graphics in line with the Neue Klasse theme and a few subtle tweaks to the bumper design. A fresh set of wheel options will probably round out the most noticeable exterior updates.
New Production Timeline and Tech Details Surface
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Since the last time the M5 was spotted testing, a few more details have come to light, courtesy of a BMW insider posting on Bimmerpost. The source, who has a reliable track record, claims that production of the updated G90 M5 sedan and the long-roof G99 M5 Touring will kick off in March 2027, aligning with BMW’s typical three-year refresh cycle. Both models are expected to remain in production until the first quarter of 2031.
One interesting new detail is that BMW may add a front passenger display for the LCI update, following in the footsteps of Audi and Porsche. We’re not exactly thrilled about it either, but the silver lining is that it’ll likely be an optional feature rather than standard.
Beyond that, the most noticeable change inside will be the arrival of BMW’s new Panoramic iDrive and Operating System X. Gone is the familiar rotary controller, replaced by a wide-screen setup called ‘Panoramic Vision’ that runs the full width of the dashboard. At the center of it all will be pillar-to-pillar display serving as the focal point of the redesigned interface.
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More Variants on the Way? Possibly a CS
The same insider also claims that BMW plans to expand the M5 lineup with a new variant, though exact details haven’t been disclosed yet. The most likely candidate is a Competition Sport (CS) version, similar to what BMW currently offers on the M3, M4, and most recently the M2. A CS could trim some weight and sharpen performance, but it’s not going to solve the M5’s very obvious heft problem.
For reference, the last-gen F90 M5 CS shed about 230 lbs, or 104 kg, compared to the standard model. Sounds impressive, until you remember the F90 already tipped the scales at 4,370 lbs (1,982 kg). The current G90? A portly 5,390 lbs (2,445 kg). That’s an extra full grand plus some change. So while a CS might tighten things up a bit, don’t expect it to suddenly float like a butterfly.
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If BMW does bring a CS variant to both the sedan and Touring versions, it will almost certainly come with a power bump. The current plug-in hybrid setup combines a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with a 14.8 kWh battery and an eight-speed automatic transmission that integrates an electric motor, delivering a total of 717 horsepower and 738 lb-ft (999 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to launch the all-wheel drive car from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in just 3.4 seconds.
While those figures are unlikely to change for the standard model, a CS version could push output closer to the 738 horsepower offered in the XM Red Label. It would likely be accompanied by chassis tweaks aimed at sharpening the driving experience. Of course, there’s always the possibility that BMW has something entirely different in the works, but for now, it’s all just speculation.
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