The M550i is currently the top dog in the 5 Series (G30) family, but that won’t last for long. In just a few months, BMW will unveil the mighty M5 to restore order in the lineup. Much like the M550i, which for the moment is actually the quickest 5 Series ever, the new M5 will adopt an xDrive setup. However, the ace up the flagship’s sleeve will be the possibility of switching to a 100% RWD arrangement by simply pressing a button.
We knew that already, but this new report coming from someone who has seen the car behind closed doors at a private event in South Korea also indicates BMW will give the M5 a third setting: xDrive sport. Exact details are not available at this point, but one could speculate it’s a more RWD-biased setup than the regular mode.
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