Initial Independent Dyno Runs Show F90 M5 Has around 450 WHP
In an interesting turn of events, the BMW M5 showed just over 450 WHP in the first independent dyno runs posted online.
In an interesting turn of events, the BMW M5 showed just over 450 WHP in the first independent dyno runs posted online.
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