I have 2008 M5. This is the last M raw generation before BMW sold their soul to the Devil who entices all manufacturers with Turbo, AWD, and more digital driving aids.

The S85 V10 engine is the pinnacle BMW M design. No manufacturer will be able to produce similar engine for mass production, given the high cost of design and production.

All S85 successors will be eclipsed by Electric Vehicles performance cars; however, its soul will linger on, because the F1 wailing scream will resurrect the dead from the grave.

I truly realize now that it is a privilege to be a steward of the last M soul.

(Repost of my comment in M5Board)