As a rolling test rig for BMW's Heart of Joy processor, the Vision makes an astounding 13,269 lb-ft of torque.

What followed was a glimpse into BMW's next-generation, software-defined EVs. The VDX is a rolling testbed for BMW’s Neue Klasse range, the first of which is set to arrive in the U.S. later this year. The test rig produces an alleged 13,269 lb-ft of torque, generates 1,200 kilograms of additional downforce and can produce 3Gs of lateral force.

It’s all change at BMW. The new M5 was revealed just a few months ago, but it seems Munich’s engineers and designers are already working on a facelift. From the pictures here, we can see the tweaked M5 will benefit from similar treatment to the new iX SUV. In simple terms, it’s getting a Neue Klasse nosejob.