BMW Says M5's Massive Weight Is 'The Best We Can Do'
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BMW just revealed the new M5, and while it’s significantly more powerful than the car it replaces, the new M5 is also heavier. A lot heavier. With its plug-in hybrid system borrowed from the BMW XM, it weighs in at a hefty 5,390 pounds, nearly 1,000 pounds more than its predecessor. That’s not ideal for what’s…