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BMW’s 5-Series Gran Turismo is scheduled to be replaced in 2017 by a sleeker, sexier unit widely expected to be badged a 6-Series. Backing that up is the sighting of an prototype with a window with its sticker describing this a 630d xDrive.

Generator. es reports that more efficient versions are planned, like some M Performance attractions. According to the Spanish website, often the range-topper will be an M650i xDrive M Performance unit equipped with the same powertrain as being the M550i xDrive, in this case a new twin-turbocharged 4. 4-liter V-8 delivering 455 horsepower in addition to 480 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels.

A new M650d xDrive is also reportedly in the works but quite likely won’t be offered in the states. This model is said to be having BMW’s quad-turbocharged 3. 0-liter inline-6 diesel, good for in relation to 394 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque.

Unexpectedly, Motor. es is confirming that BMW will offer at the least three different plug-in mixed-style models. They will reportedly include 630e, 640e and 650e iPerformance models. The 630e really should feature the 248-hp powertrain of the 530e and the 640e should get the 322-hp arrangement of the 740e. It’s unclear what BMW has intended for the 650e but it is seen as a version of the Power eDrive system shown in 2014.

Look for the debut with the 6-Series GT to take place all around mid-2017. Key rivals is the Audi A7, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon and Volvo V90.