BMW Australia has announced local specification and pricing for the hotly anticipated 2018 BMW M5.

With the same 441kW and 750Nm being drawn from its 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 as overseas, the all-wheel drive Bimmer isn’t going to suffer the same de-tune Aussies sometimes see.

In addition, BMW says we’ll only be paying $199,900 to get our hands on a new BMW M5, rather than the $230,000 or-so we expected to fork out based on pricing for its previous generation.

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BMW Australia says there aren’t any differences in specification between the regular M5 and the Launch Edition, though as pricing is the same it appears to primarily be a way to acknowledge the first units to arrive Down Under.

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Additionally, stability control can be completely disabled in any of the xDrive modes, whether full AWD or RWD.

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“Never before has BMW M brought such an advanced car to market,” says BMW Group Australia CEO, Marc Werner.

“Its combination of awesome power and torque, switchable four-wheel drive system, innovative technologies and the ability to carry five passengers in comfort is truly unique.

“To bring this incredible package to market at such a strong price point is further proof of our standing among BMW’s M Division globally.”

Keep an eye on MOTOR later today for more news on the next BMW M5.