Only118d 14 Report post Posted October 18 So a new M5 weights 2,440 kg..... At 5,390 pounds, the new M5 weighs about 400 pounds more than two Mazda Miatas in their heaviest configuration. I did the math, believe me. The hybrid bits alone have added nearly 900 lbs over the previous-generation model. To make matters worse, the car is substantially bigger, so there's even more bulk than before. The Internet seemingly hates the sports sedan because of this. BMW has read the negative comments on social media, and it's a bit pissed. BMW Is Annoyed People Are Calling the M5 Fat (motor1.com) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2093 Report post Posted October 18 Like the G80 everything that helps that chonk go fast will wear at a far quicker rate. It's 500-600 kgs heavier than my luxo barge E55.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 546 Report post Posted October 18 NZ launch happening soon. Looking forward to seeing it soon. I guess the approach does help BMW with EU co2 reduction and main target audience gets a tax offset for lease due to it being a phev. I guess it’s just a finger in the air by BMW with green washing a petrol performance vehicle. 1000 nm isn’t going to notice the weight 😀. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 461 Report post Posted November 6 I think Harry Metcalfe's latest vid does a good summation of the new car market and gives some more insight into the euro politics that we (APAC) have very little to do with but end up along for the ride. "Safety aka FAT" is great in modern cars, watch the vid as he makes a compelling argument for all of us to keep buying classics (or soon to be). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
