Spy Photos of the LCI M5 Prototype

infamousq · 08-09-2019, 04:51 AM

Here they are:

JOHNBMWM5 · 08-09-2019, 05:19 AM

I can not see any changes.

infamousq · 08-09-2019, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

I can not see any changes.

Me either this maybe a special edition....maybe I am wrong

avi8tir · 08-09-2019, 10:19 AM

LCI's dont have to be drastic. Could just be laser lights.... and that's it.

norbtx · 08-09-2019, 11:10 AM

It has that IR camera on the instrument panel. Is that new?

angel486 · 08-09-2019, 11:22 AM

They finally put laser light in 5s, look a lot nicer!

SFT33 · 08-09-2019, 02:51 PM

Looks to me like that is a bigger kidney grill. Camo across the top hides it.

josec70 · 08-09-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SFT33

Looks to me like that is a bigger kidney grill. Camo across the top hides it.

Brother, I hope not! Saw a 7-Series and ughhh ... ugly, at least IMO.

marcvtec · 08-09-2019, 04:41 PM

All I can see is the blue line for the laser headlights.

dalixz25 · 08-09-2019, 04:53 PM

I wonder how much a Laser Light retro would cost...

Neptune7 · 08-09-2019, 04:53 PM

Is that Singapore grey?

limeypride · 08-09-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Neptune7

Is that Singapore grey?

It is.

The only thing exterior-wise that differs from my car is that horrible clear-bra.

goatfarmer1970 · 08-10-2019, 12:18 AM

I agree, not much "scoop" in those photos (that I can see).

nlaak · 08-10-2019, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dalixz25

I wonder how much a Laser Light retro would cost...

Think I read somewhere that the laser light assembly (not sure if one or both) was something like $7000. That was not specific to the M5, but I assume the essentially assembly is the same and just has different lenses.

EDIT: Here's what I saw

vitaly · 08-10-2019, 09:24 AM

So laser lights and that's it (as far as exterior is concerned)? Guess that's good for those of us that have the car already - less to lust after

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US regulations need to change to truly make laser lights shine (no pun intended). Until then, they look slick but likely not worth whatever $ they'll charge for them (if not bundled in a package) unless one often drives on pitch black roadways.

Hockeytyme · 08-10-2019, 10:32 AM

I was told Laser Lights were 6k+ and they only work on the high beams. Definitely not worth 6k. I'm not even sure what they look like when they are on but if it's only high beam there is no chance I would upgrade for that price.

vitaly · 08-10-2019, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hockeytyme

I was told Laser Lights were 6k+ and they only work on the high beams. Definitely not worth 6k. I'm not even sure what they look like when they are on but if it's only high beam there is no chance I would upgrade for that price.

Yup, high beam only. You can see what they look like on the i8 (as an example):

Hockeytyme · 08-10-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vitaly

Yup, high beam only. You can see what they look like on the i8 (as an example):

Thanks for the video. Definitely bright but if not included I can't see spending that kind of money on just brights unless you drive deserted roads a lot which is not the case in California typically.

Greer · 08-10-2019, 01:39 PM

It looks like the front hood looks a little different.

Vicdamone · 08-13-2019, 09:38 AM

Looks like the radio screen has a little change to it

Deda · 08-13-2019, 12:51 PM

First of all,im not sure that this is M5 LCI...this might be only 2020 M5 with laser light.
But more important..this thing with LCI,in 7 series and now in next year G30/F90 is disapointment for me from BMW.
Now,lets be clear,im aware that BMW and all other manufacturers needs to refresh thier models,but LCI changes were always cosmetic..specialy for M models..small change of headlight and rearlight,and 5-10 percent power bump..but now what we can expect from BMW after 7 series LCI is a big mistery..

BwoodBMW · 08-13-2019, 02:24 PM

so maybe some subtle changes to front bumper... new lights... maybe some new interior touches.

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