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2018 BMW M5 (F90) has AWD with RWD mode, 8-speed auto, no manual

The new BMW M5 will launch soon, and has an updated 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, but a new M xDrive AWD system with RWD only mode.


The sixth generation 7-speed DCT and US only 6-speed manual are gone, replaced by an 8-speed ZF auto. There are three stability control modes (DSC on, MDM, DSC off), and three AWD modes (4WD, 4WD Sport, 2WD).

In the new M5, the updated 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 is reported to have 462kW (620hp) and 750Nm (553 lb-ft).