BMW M5: Electrified Flagship
Early 4K drive footage and reviews of the 2026 BMW M5 lean hard into electrification while promising the brand's classic handling and a modernized cockpit — the video was published Mar. 22. (youtube.com) BMW’s recent coverage also points to a 2025 M5 variant packing a 717‑hp hybrid V8 and spy shots of a sharper 2027 M5 Touring surfacing this week. ( )
The M5’s hybrid powertrain is reported to deliver about 738 lb‑ft of torque and posts a roughly 3.4‑second 0–60 mph time in launch coverage. (edmunds.com)) U.S. pricing published at reveal starts near $120,675 for the refreshed high‑performance sedan. (edmunds.com)) Independent testing and coverage separate the numbers: the 4.4‑liter twin‑turbo V8 has been measured at roughly 577 hp on its own while the electrified system raises total output above that figure. (motorweek.org)) BMW lists an EV‑only driving capability of around 25 miles for the plug‑in M5, and recent drive footage includes a focused segment on single‑tank range and charging behavior. (kbb.com)) Spy photographers caught facelifted M5 sedan and Touring prototypes near BMW M’s R&D and Nürburgring test areas, confirming the Life Cycle Impulse program is underway. (carscoops.com)) Analysis of the spy images indicates a substantial interior revision: the current curved display appears to give way to a tablet‑style central screen and a panoramic iDrive head‑up projection across the windshield. (msn.com)) A dealer listing spotlighted an early 2025 M5 example in Marina Bay Blue with the Carbon Package and roughly 844 miles on the odometer, showing how low‑mileage customer units are already reaching the market. (en.wheelz.me))
