Cover Michael Lau with BMW i5 M60 (Photo: Tatler Hong Kong/ Sharon Salad)

Contemporary artist and toy designer Michael Lau has built a career around breaking down barriers and elevating his craft to levels that have never been seen before. The Hong Kong born and bred trailblazer is widely credited as the founder of the urban vinyl style of designer toys—and where he went, many others have followed.

Just as Lau has led the way in his field, the BMW 5 Series Sedan has set the standard for the premium motoring sector since it made its debut back in 1972. It’s now in its eighth iteration, with the latest addition being the all-electric Business Sedan BMW i5, which sets new benchmarks for power, agility and dynamic capabilities within its class.

Powered by an 81.2 kWh-capacity high-voltage battery, the top-of-the-range BMW i5 M60 generates a maximum output of 601 hp, with 820 Nm of torque pushed through all four wheels, propelling it from 0 to 100 km/h in a rapid 3.8 seconds.

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Above Michael Lau with BMW i5 M60 (Photo: Tatler Hong Kong/ Sharon Salad)
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Above Michael Lau (Photo: Tatler Hong Kong/ Sharon Salad)

Of course, power is nothing without style, and the BMW i5 M60 is a modern interpretation of a classic, cutting an athletic figure, with larger exterior proportions compared to its predecessor and precisely traced character lines. The signature BMW kidney grille features a wide surround and Iconic Glow contour lighting, while almost vertical LED elements serve as turn indicators and daytime driving lights. The dashing looks continue inside the cabin, with generous space, exceptional attention to detail and myriad advanced technological features contributing to a high level of comfort on long-distance journeys—which are more than achievable, with a maximum range up to 516 km in the BMW i5 M60.

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Above Michael Lau with BMW i5 M60 (Photo: Tatler Hong Kong/ Sharon Salad)
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Above Michael Lau with BMW i5 M60 (Photo: Tatler Hong Kong/ Sharon Salad)
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With M leather steering wheel, an immersive Harman Kardon loudspeaker system, the ‘Crafted Clarity’ glass application that gives controls an especially high-quality feel, and many more high-end touches, the BMW i5 M60 exudes luxury at every turn. And with the proprietary BMW iDrive Controller on the centre console, combined with the BMW Live Cockpit Professional with digital 12.3” instrument display & 14.9” central touchscreen display, as well as Intelligent Personal Assistant, Head-up Display and Augmented View, a world of technology is at the driver’s fingertips.

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Credits

Content Direction  

Kat Yeung

Photography  

Sharon Salad

Producer  

Karma Cheung & Jasmine Cheung

Styling  

Derek Ho

Make-Up  

Evelyn Ho

Stylist's Assistant  

William Ng

Outfit  

Zegna & Piaget

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