With around 600 hp and 700 Nm of torque to corral, the F90-generation BMW M5 has its work cut out for it to put its considerable output to the road (or track) effectively. Enter the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system, the first of its kind to debut on a BMW M sedan (the V12-engined M760Li is an M Performance model).
Having demonstrated its prowess with works driver Timo Glock behind the wheel, BMW explains in the video above the various modes in which the M xDrive transmission operates. The 4.4 litre biturbo V8 is now paired with an eight-speed Steptronic torque converter automatic instead of the F10 M5’s seven-speed dual-clutch unit, before sending drive to the M xDrive system for it to work its magic.
Operating in a fashion similar to that of its arch-rival, the Mercedes-AMG E 63, The BMW M5’s all-wheel-drive system is a variable, rear axle-biased one – even in standard 4WD mode – for “optimum control and superior traction”.
On the next rung up the involvement ladder, 4WD Sport calls up M Dynamic mode, and together with even more rear-drive bias, the reins are loosened that bit further to allow more sliding. Finally, in 2WD mode, the truly exuberant ones can light up Michelin bonfires with DSC completely switched off.
GALLERY: BMW F90 M5
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No one will doubt that the M5 M xDrive is a performance sedan just like the AMG 63 or RS6. This must be the only time that the owner is happy driving one & the tire company/person replacing the tires is also happy. Cheers to happy motoring.
‘Finally, in 2WD mode, the truly exuberant ones can light up Michelin bonfires with DSC completely switched off.’
LOL!
Big deal, old Mitsubishi Triton and many other ladder frame 4×4 have been doing it
Try to notice the term used is ‘all wheel-drive’ – means automatic switch between 2wd and 4wd.
Such systems will never be confused with 4×4 or 4wd.
The non official way car manufacturers are telling us. Similar to why some super cars are using yellow coloured brake calipers – because they are having ceramic brake rotors. Simple as that.
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