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BMW M5 G90 Hybrid First Drive! Fear the Weight? Think Again!
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BMW M5 Hybrid G90 Review: Does the Extra Weight Kill the M5’s Legacy? Welcome back to RBR, and today is all about the #BMWM #M5 hybrid G90. This is the seventh-generation model and it's a whole new concept combining a 585HP V8 engine with a 197hp electric motor. But despite the impressive figures of 727HP and 1000NM -- everyone is crying fowl of the weight figure. And rightly so, it’s almost 500kg heaver than the last M5! Will that extra bulk ruin its typical #bmw driving dynamics? Let's find out!
Today I will drive the car in Munich, and we will put it through it’s paces: ncluding its 0-60 time (claimed 3.5 seconds and tested on launch) and see if the chassis tech can keep it sharp on the road despite its size and weight.
In this video, we need to answer the big questions:
* Is the M5 Hybrid still the driving machine we need it to be?
* Does the hybrid system make it slower than the old M5 as figures suggest?
* Is the M3 not a better alternative now?
I’ll also go over the basis of the car with you again as I peel back the skin and explain how the hybrid system works, as well as why BMW’s approach to the battery position etc may be better than rivals. I’m also keen to test out the electric mode which gives 197HP and 280NM of torque from its electric motor, powered by an 18.6 kW battery. Apparently it offers a range of 43 miles, something i’ll also confirm today!
Despite the added weight, the car features the best M has to offer in terms of underpinnings: we have M xDrive with an active M differential, drift mode, and a near-actuator slip limiter, as well as adaptive M suspension with electronic dampers at each wheel. Rear-wheel steering (1.5 degrees) adds to the car’s agility, and there’s been significant chassis stiffening to improve handling, along with a rigid mounted variable steering rack.
So, with all that M DNA packed in, will the weight really kill it? Can the BMW M5 Hybrid live up to its legendary predecessors? Watch to find out!
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Driving disclaimer:All driving shots were filmed by professionals in safe environments or on closed roads. Please drive safely!
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