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BMW engineers are out testing prototypes of an updated version of the midsize 5-Series.

The current 5-Series arrived for the 2024 model year and, in keeping with BMW tradition, should receive a mid-cycle refresh—or Life Cycle Impulse (as BMW calls it)—for the 2028 model year. This means the updated 5-Series will likely debut sometime in 2027. A similarly updated version of the high-performance M5 has also been spotted testing.

As the spy shots reveal, BMW’s updates for the 5-Series appear more substantial than a typical mid-cycle refresh. The camouflage suggests redesigned lighting at both ends, along with a new grille that will adopt styling cues from BMW’s Neue Klasse family of electric vehicles, which will begin rolling out as soon as this year.

The first Neue Klasse model will be a compact crossover forming part of the X3 family, likely badged as the iX3. It will be followed next year by a compact electric sedan, part of the next-generation 3-Series family, likely badged as the i3. Prototypes for both models have also been spotted testing.

2028 BMW 5-Series facelift spy shots - Photo via Baldauf

 

The updated 5-Series will also adopt Neue Klasse technologies, including a new interface that replaces the traditional gauge cluster with a head-up display spanning the base of the windshield. Additionally, a central touchscreen will handle infotainment and various vehicle functions.

It isn't clear what mechanical updates are planned, though powertrains will likely remain mostly unchanged. The latest 5-Series offers a diverse portfolio of powertrains, including gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric options. It's possible that the plug-in hybrid and electric variants will benefit from the latest electric motor and battery technology debuting in the Neue Klasse lineup. One key innovation is a new cylindrical battery cell that BMW claims can boost range by up to 30% due to higher energy density.

Stay tuned for updates as development continues.

 source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145967_2028-bmw-5-series-spy-shots

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com

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Porsche isn't done adding new variants to its 992-generation 911.

During its annual general meeting on Wednesday, where Porsche said it will continue to offer gas engines in all of its segments well into the next decade, the automaker also confirmed that two new 911 variants are on the way.

One will be a heritage-style model inspired by a 1970s-era 911. It will be developed by the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur personalization department and offered in limited numbers.

Porsche said this model will be the third of four heritage-style special editions based on the 992-generation 911, as part of what’s known as the Heritage Design Strategy. The first was the 2021 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design, followed by the 2023 911 Sport Classic.

2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

 

The second new variant in the pipeline will be a new flagship model, which Porsche claims will "raise the bar even further" in the sports car segment. This flagship is likely to be the next-generation 911 GT2 RS, test mules of which have been spotted in public since mid-2024.

The previous GT2 RS produced 700 hp from a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-6. It remains unclear what Porsche has planned for the next generation, but rumors suggest power could be dialed up closer to 1,000 hp, possibly incorporating some form of electrification.

Porsche has not yet announced the timing for the release of these new models.

High-end versions of the 911 and other models are key to Porsche’s strategy for increasing profits without the need to significantly expand sales volumes. This approach is part of Road to 20, a strategy aimed at achieving operating profits of 20% or more in the long term, up from the current target of 15-17%.

 source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145970_1970s-inspired-porsche-911-special-edition

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com