Whether we’re speaking about sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, or SUVs, it is at all times the identical story. Whenever a brand new automobile debuts, it is larger and heavier than its predecessor. If we’re fortunate, the automaker provides horsepower and torque to try to partially compensate for the rampant weight problems. The new BMW M5 matches the invoice, offered a brand new report from a good BMW insider is correct.

A Bimmer Post boards member with a very good monitor document of getting issues proper about future BMWs has shared some juicy technical specs. Codenamed G90, the tremendous sedan will inherit the plug-in hybrid V8 setup from the controversial XM. For this new software, engineers from Bavaria are allegedly dialing the electrified powertrain to 718 hp. The twin-turbo 4.4-liter gasoline engine is alleged to be good for 577 hp and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) whereas the electrical motor is rated at 194 hp and 280 Nm (207 lb-ft).