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Originally Posted by lemetier
It appears that it would be a very lightweight system that only operates when maximum acceleration, corner track-out for enhanced exit speed, and a winter traction aid are needed. Visually in my head, something akin to the rear M Electronic Diff connected along the side of the engine with a very specific point and method of connection. It would be DCT based as well.
It's an AWD simply because it does turn all 4 sometimes but won't carry a thing like X Drive as a label. The RWD version (if both do come) looks to have a lowered engine torque figure.
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Sounds a little bit like the Ferrari FF version of 4wd Liam?
It would be good if that was the case with the engine/front axle mounting done more like the FF than the standard BMW through the engine sump configuration which does NOTHING for weight distribution. I'm really afraid the new M5 is going to feel like a numb and understeering Audi with torque steering due to the off centre front diff and the trend of a higher percentage of weight at the front, as per my the thread I made a few days ago.