It can also be configured to send power to the rear wheels only, if the electronic stability control (#ESC) is disabled.The transmission is an 8-speed ZF GA8HP75Z automatic. The #F90M5 is based on the #G305Series and uses an all-wheel drive ('xDrive') powertrain, being the first time that an #M5 has not been rear-wheel drive.However the all-wheel drive system is biased towards the rear wheels. It is considered an iconic vehicle in the sports sedan category.The majority of #M5s have been produced in the sedan (saloon) body style, but in some countries the #M5 was also available as a wagon (estate) from 1992 to 1995 and from 2006 to 2010. The #BMWM5 is a high performance variant of the #BMW5Series marketed under the #BMWM sub-brand.
