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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
G80 Weight Target is to lose 80-100 Kg from the current M5.
Carbon application is further advanced than new M3 and M4 including Carbon load bearing section and key areas of A , B , C pillars and roof structure mixed with other lightweight materials such as aluminium press-hardened steel and magnesium.
Carbon body panels including a first for an M5 a CFRP roof panel.
XDrive optional but will weigh more than the RWD car.
Possibility of no manual but new M - DCT transmission.
Power is around 600+ HP.
Eco-M mode to dim engine cylinders when in city or public areas.
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I like the direction M division is taking with their future projects. A lighter, more powerful M5, but hopefully not bigger, will be an absolute blast to drive. We're still a long ways away, plenty of time to enjoy our F10s.