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With out wishing to bleat on about it an excessive amount of, there are a couple of not-quite-perfect components to the latest BMW M5. You’ll in all probability have your individual major grievance, however sound nearly definitely options on various shortlists. Whereas what the motive force hears contained in the cabin is barely extra convincingly V8 than earlier than, that which leaves the quad exhausts stays a bit plain. To say the least.
It’s at all times been a little bit of a difficulty for this 4.4-litre twin-turbo, with rivals like Mercedes-AMG typically in a position to create extra rousing soundtracks from equally configured engines. It’s excellent news not less than for the aftermarket, which might supply up one thing extra stimulating to make the V8 sound nearly as good because it goes. Already modifying is underway for plug-in M5s, so now Milltek is becoming a member of within the enjoyable with its newest vary of exhausts for hybrid efficiency vehicles – a market the agency is doubling down on.
Each saloon and Touring will be fitted with the brand new Axle Again Exhaust System, which Milltek says brings ‘improved airflow and refined sound’. Clients can select from Burnt Titanium, Brushed Titanium, Polished and Cerakote Black tip finishes for the 80mm shops. The consequence, as will be heard within the video, is definitely an enchancment, the V8 boasting some additional gurgle and burble even earlier than M Sound is engaged, if nonetheless a way from actually exhilarating.
The doubtless answer to that’s to go for a Milltek system that bypasses the OPF and, presumably, actually helps the M5 discover its voice. We don’t know for sure although, as a result of it hasn’t been filmed. In all probability as everybody would then need one, and it’s technically a track-only setup. Nevertheless it’s there must you need it, and have entry to the identical form of personal roads so many YouTube people discover themselves on. Costs are TBC, although given an analogous system for the previous M5 (i.e. from the filters again) will at the moment set you again round £2,500, someplace in that area appears doubtless. With the vehicles at the moment accessible within the classifieds, it seems potential to make a Milltek’d M5 for round about £100,000. Count on the actually foolish energy upgrades alongside in the end.