[M8 JTD]

F90 M5 - Full details and first "preview" drive in this month's Evo magazine.

Car is still in camo in the article.

610bhp 4.4 litre V8 twin turbo
516lb ft torque
8 speed auto box not DCT dual clutch
1850kg
Sub 3.5 sec 0-60
£78,500

Switchable active sports exhaust

DSC Modes:
1: Fully on = 4WD with rear bias
2: M Dynamic Mode = 4WD Sport with greater rear bias and slip angle
3: Off = You then have a choice of 4WD, 4WD Sport or 2WD!

+ Thuggish power with versatile powertrain; promisingly agile.
- Not cheap; we haven't had a proper drive yet.

PS. UK dealers were having their first drives at BMW UK's pre-launch event this week.

PPS. Evo also mentioned a Sept launch.