BMW has announced that it will start selling a 5-Series version powered by the 4.4-litre V8 that appeared in the X6 SUV coupé.
At this moment, the top of the 5-Series range is powered by a 367bhp 4.8-litre V8, if we forget the specific M5. With the new engine, the topping version will become 555i. The engine is an all-new twin-turbo V8 petrol unit. This is the second company’s engine to come with twin-turbocharger architecture. A 4.4-litre unit, it pumps out a power of 407bhp and a torque of 443lb ft between 1750rpm and 4500rpm.
With this new V8, BMW will make it a bit harder for less premium brands like Volvo or Saab to match the company’s offer. Rumoured to offer 350bhp, the next 9-5 would have been able to take on the current 550i. With the new engine, BMW keep leading the market segment.
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