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The New BMW 5 Series Sedan: Perfect Symbiosis of Aesthetic Design and Dynamic Performance.
Mon Nov 23 20:00:00 CET 2009 Press Kit
The world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan once again marks the epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper midrange segment. Through its sporting and elegant looks, driving dynamics typical of the brand, outstanding efficiency as well as innovative comfort and safety features, the sixth generation of BMW’s executive express convincingly reflects the supreme standard of the world’s most successful manufacturer of premium cars throughout the entire process of development.
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Munich. The world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan once again marks the epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper midrange segment. Through its sporting and elegant looks, driving dynamics typical of the brand, outstanding efficiency as well as innovative comfort and safety features, the sixth generation of BMW’s executive express convincingly reflects the supreme standard of the world’s most successful manufacturer of premium cars throughout the entire process of development.
Design: charismatic, elegant, sporting.
With the longest
wheelbase in the segment, a long and sleek engine compartment lid,
short overhangs front and rear and a coupé-like, graceful
roofline, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan stands out clearly from the
competition.
Overall, the aesthetic looks of the car are clearly
determined by perfectly balanced proportions. Design features typical
of the brand are to be found both at the front with its BMW kidney
grille inclined slightly forward and on the strikingly chiselled
engine compartment lid, in the stylish and elegant side view of the
car, and on the muscular rear end.
Within the interior modern
function and a superior ambience come together in perfect harmony,
unmistakable style and clear orientation to the driver in the cockpit
guaranteeing a truly unique driving and travelling experience.
Driving experience: supreme dynamics and outstanding
comfort.
The most advanced drivetrain and suspension technologies
ensure supreme sportiness and an even higher standard of motoring
comfort all in one.
At the same time optional Dynamic Driving
Control enables the driver to set the suspension individually to his
personal requirements. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is available with
Adaptive Drive encompassing Dynamic Damper Control and Dynamic Drive
stability control, as well as BMW’s Integral Active
Steering.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is making its debut with one
eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder petrol engines as well as two
six-cylinder diesels.
The range is rounded off by a
four-cylinder turbodiesel with an aluminium crankcase and common-rail
direct injection. Maximum output in this case of 135 kW/184 hp makes
the BMW 520d fitted as standard with Auto Start Stop the new
efficiency benchmark in its segment. Average fuel consumption in the
EU5 test cycle is just 5.0 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 56.5 mpg
imp), the CO2 emission rating is 132 g/km (provisional
figures).
The top-of-the-range BMW 550i comes with an
eight-cylinder boasting BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and High
Precision Injection for maximum output of 300 kW/407 hp.
The
straight-six with BMW TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection
and VALVETRONIC in the BMW 535i delivers maximum output of 225
kW/306 hp, while the two straight-six power units featuring High
Precision Injection and lean-burn operation develop 190 kW/258 hp in
the BMW 528i and, respectively, 150 kW/204 hp in the BMW
523i.
Straight-six diesels with the most advanced technology give
the BMW 530d maximum output of 180 kW/245 hp and the BMW 525d an
equally impressive 150 kW/204 hp. Fitted with optional BMW
BluePerformance technology, the BMW 530d fulfils the EU6 emission
standard. And it almost goes without saying that all versions of the
new BMW 5 Series Sedan comply in full with the EU5 standard in Europe.
BMW EfficientDynamics: BMW 5 Series increasing the
lead.
All versions of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan are available as
an option with BMW’s new eight-speed automatic transmission. The
BMW 550i comes as standard with BMW’s automatic transmission
optimised for efficiency, just
like EPS Electric Power Steering
featured on all models.
BMW EfficientDynamics technologies are
naturally featured as standard in appropriate combinations on each
model, with features such as Brake Energy Regeneration, a gearshift
point indicator, active air flap control, and on-demand operation of
ancillary units including a detachable a/c compressor. Intelligent
lightweight construction, finally, is ensured by features such as the
doors, engine compartment lid, front side panels and suspension
components made of aluminium.
Innovative driver assistance systems with BMW
ConnectedDrive.
The driver assistance systems offered for the
first time in the context of BMW ConnectedDrive include a Parking
Assistant, Surround View, collision warning with application of the
brakes in conjunction with Active Cruise Control plus Stop & Go,
and a new Speed Limit Device. Further features also available are Lane
Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, a Head-Up
Display, BMW Night Vision with detection of individual persons, and a
back-up camera.
Joint development and production together with the BMW 7
Series.
The world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan opens up
the latest chapter in a truly impressive story of success. In the
course of five model generations, overall sales of the BMW 5 Series
already amount to more than 5.5 million units. Now the new model is
based on a newly developed vehicle architecture also featured in the
BMW 7 Series luxury sedans.
Joint production of the BMW 5 Series
Sedan and the BMW 7 Series at BMW Plant Dingolfing, together with the
extensive use of shared components, ensures highly efficient
production with a supreme standard of quality following the most
demanding benchmarks in the market.
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