We were really surprised in mid -February when Car Paparazzi discovered a prepared M5. After all, the disguised prototype appeared just a few months after the deliveries of the Super Limousine. But it makes sense when you consider that the 5 Series are due for a facelift. BMW seems to be striving to style something new, class inspired, into the G90 area.
It will be a relatively early update for the seventh generation M5, whereby the production of life cycle pulse (LCI) will report on reportedly in March 2027. According to a trustworthy BMW insider on the Bimmer Post Forums, the LCI will bring a second variant of the sedan. The more practical G99 touring is also expected to get the same treatment.
A competitive model is probably off the table, since Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M, has already clarified that “competition” is now the basic offer. The current M5 is effectively a competitive model, even without the badge. A more plausible bet is a CS version (competitive sport). This would follow the established pattern, with M3 and M4 already preserving CS variants. A new M5-CS would be a logical continuation of the popular CS of the F90 generation.
If an M5 -CS is actually on the move, it could appeal to some of the criticisms as part of the curb of the G90. The previous CS has about 70 kg (154 lbs), but maybe this time we shouldn’t expect such a drastic reduction. The newer M3 -CS fell only around the equivalent XDRIVE model by about 20 kg (44 lbs). However, melting some of the fat should have a positive impact on the performance. The plug-in hybrid has added about 400 kg (882 LB-FT) and therefore does not be expected that BMW will perform miracles.
BMW could also choose the edition. The standard -M5 already delivers 717 hp, but the same electrified V8 delivers 738 hp in the XM label. Both produce 738 LB-FT (1,000 Nm) torque, which may be the ceiling. After Modus Operandi from M, you can expect that chassis and suspension reinforcements aim at stricter dynamics, probably at the expense of a certain comfort.
Of course, BMW could always surprise us with something other than a CS. The M division has pointed out more special editions with limited runs, although only a few badges bear the weight of a CS. Nevertheless, we would not say no to an M5 -SL, especially if you consider that one exists as a prototype during the E60 era.
Source: Bimmer Post