The new BMW M5 Design Preview

The BMW M5 is powering into a new era.

With 40 years of history under its belt, the legendary high-performance sedan is entering its seventh model generation.

And the executive model from BMW M GmbH now has an electrified drive system for the first time.

A model-specific version of the M HYBRID system gives the new BMW M5 maximum output of 535 kW/727 hp and peak system torque of 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft).

The combination of a high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor, plus power transfer courtesy of an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive all-wheel drive, enables acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds.