Underneath all those camera-confusing decals is what appears to be the 2018 BMW M5, which seems to also be sporting xDrive -- BMW's all-wheel-drive system. This AWD system is a first for the 5-Series bruiser and shows that BMW is shooting directly at Mercedes-Benz's E63 AMG all-wheel driver.

It's not surprising that this camouflaged sedan was ripping around the 'Ring, considering it's where BMW (and everyone else) does a lot of testing. What is surprising is the audible click from the front of the Bimmer, which might mean the all-new all-wheel-drive system was pushed over the edge, resulting in a damaged axle.

We bet that the M5 will stick with some sort of twin-turbocharged V8 but will likely get a bump in output to compete with the ultra-quick competition from Mercedes, Cadillac and Audi. More details will surely come about the engine, transmission and new all-wheel-drive system closer to the car's launch.

Until then, watching it thrash tires around the 'Ring for a few minutes is awfully entertaining.

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