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Dynamic Performance from the Start, Driving Pleasure in Perfection. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan.
Fri Jan 22 00:00:00 CET 2010 Dossier de imprensa
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan, the epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper midrange segment, is conquering the road. 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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Joao Trincheiras
BMW Group
Munich. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan, the epitome of aesthetic design
and supreme driving pleasure in the upper midrange segment, is
conquering the road. 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 launch 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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