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The latest BMW M5 has divided opinion. Heavier than its predecessor thanks to partial electrification, it is a little slower to 60 mph than the old F90 and lacks some of the elegance that once defined the model. Its squared-off proportions haven’t won universal praise, though in the right configuration, it can still cut a striking figure.
Finished in matte black with gloss black detailing, tinted glass and lowered on H&R springs, this M5 presents a far more aggressive look. The modifications give it a fighter jet-like presence, sharpening its silhouette and improving cornering ability, albeit at the expense of a slightly firmer ride. Wheels from Anrky — the AN22 SeriesTWO in Brushed Gunmetal — complete the package, measuring 22 inches and wrapped in 295/30 Pirelli tyres.
Under the skin, little has changed. The electrified twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 still delivers 717 bhp, driving all four wheels through BMW’s xDrive system. Despite weighing in at over two tonnes, the M5 remains rapid, covering 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds. That’s fractionally slower than the old M5 Competition and notably off the pace of the lighter M5 CS, but it remains a formidable performer by any standard.
What this example shows is that while the new M5 might carry more weight, it hasn’t lost its appeal. With the right colour, stance and wheels, it gains a sharper personality that fits its dual role as business saloon and track-ready machine. Electrification may have blunted outright pace, but the essence of the M5 as a driver’s car is still very much alive.
