When it comes to market early next year, the hottest 5 Series model to own will be the all-new M550i. Replacing the previous top dog – 550i – the new M Performance Automobile will bring impressive performance to the 5 Series lineup, only rivaled by full M fledged models.
While in Portugal test driving the new G30 5 Series, we had the chance to spend some time analyzing the visuals of the new M550i. Unfortunately, test drives were not scheduled for this super fast sedan, but that’s likely to change in 2017.
The new BMW M550i G30 is only available in combination with the all-wheel drive inherited from the previous 550i. Just like the unofficial predecessor, the M550i also relies on a V8 TwinTurbo with a displacement of 4.4 liters, but now drawing 462 hp. Thanks to the reduced weight, this power is sufficient to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds, and to move on the same level with the M5 of the previous F10 generation.
The engine is matted to the eight-speed ZF automatic transmission standard while the design of the M550i closely resembles the appearance of all the other new 5 Series with M Sport Package. This not only the exterior mirror caps, but also the kidney mountings, the aero flaps in the front apron, the air outlets behind the front wheels as well as exclusive light alloy wheels. Another distinctive feature is the exhaust system with four almost square tailpipes combined in two rectangular enclosures.
In Germany, the first of the two M performance – the M550d is the next one – has a base price of 82,700 euros. In the summer of 2017, the BMW M550d xDrive with its quad-turbo diesel and 400 hp will follow, delivering great performance and fuel efficiency.
Even though not officially confirmed at the moment, the U.S. market is likely to import the M550i as well.
Looks really good, and from what i’ve seen on Youtube sounds pretty good too. I’d take this over an M3 tbh.
where are all the creepy merc fans at? Lmao im surprised they didnt give some bullshet stats in the comments lmfaoooo this car is better than the E43 even this car visually looks better than a e63 even merc fans say the new e doesnt look good
So, what makes this version better than the previous 550i?
Tuned by M. 4.0 SECONDS.
What does that mean really? These M-Sport models are not that different from the iS models from years ago. They have mainline engines and better suspension. The new M550i is using essentially the same N63tu (now called the N63TU2) engine although with minor updates to cooling and exhaust. None of which are M specific changes. The engine outputs a little more power but essentially it’s the same engine and drive train as what’s in the F10. The real difference is in the chassis and suspension along with lighter weight and presumably improved dynamics. For one, you can now get the 704 suspension with xDrive which was never an option in the US on the F10 if ordered with xDrive despite being available in the 6-series which uses the same platform as the F10. It would certainly be nice if the G30 came with an LSD “tuned by M” or a DCT but it doesn’t. There is very little on the G30 that has been tuned by M but that doesn’t mean it’s not an improvement over the F10.
Where are the Merc fan boy , waiting the 550d 400 hp for say something wrong like always ? One think, if this one arrived 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, what will be the new M5. 😉😉.
Bye at all.
LOl i was shocked too there werent any aha
Love this. Really looking forward to the new M5. Although the M550i is very fast the F10 M5 safely runs to 60mph in the 3.6-3.8 sec range. If the F10 M5 has a bad launch, M550i will beat it easily until the F10 M5 finally hooks up than the F10 M5 will pass it. The F10 M5 runs the 1/4 mile in 11.9 sec @122mph. I would estimate this M550i will run the 1/4 mile in 13 sec @115mph range, no match for the old F10 M5. Seriously, you guys (publications) need to stop quoting conservative manufacturers performance stats and use some real world (as tested) stats.