The battle with AMG intensifies with BMW set to launch the updated M5 sedan and M6 coupe with more power and an edgy ‘Competition’ pack.
Styling changes for the M5 mirror the mid-life updates of the rest of the BMW 5 Series range – a revised front-end, new-design alloy wheels and new-design, thin LED tail-lights.
Inside there’s new leather, a new steering wheel design, larger centre console and some technology updates.
While torque of 680Nm is unchanged, the updated twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 boosts output from 412kW to 423kW.
Of course BMW fans will be most interested in the ‘Competition’ pack (models with this option can be quickly identified thanks to their unique 20-inch alloy wheels and black-chrome sports exhausts.
The revised suspension set-up includes beefier damping and anti-roll bars and sees Competition Pack models sitting 10mm lower. There’s also revisions to the hydraulic steering and stability control systems as well as the Active M differential.
No word yet from BMW Australia on local plans.
