New BMW 5 Series sedan, a perfect blend of aesthetics and dynamic

Posted November 24, 2009 | Category: Cars

World premiere of the new BMW 5 Series sedan, and the epitome of driving pleasure in the category medium / high. In the sixth generation of the luxury sedan, the sporty / elegant, the driving dynamics typical of the brand, the exemplary efficiency and innovative features of comfort and security reflected in all facets
competence in the field of development of the automobile premium
most successful in the world.

Design: charismatic, elegant, sporty

With the longest wheelbase in its segment, the sleek engine compartment lid, short and to the changes required to the roof line inspired coupe, the new BMW 5 Series sedan comes off clearly from the competition. The perfect harmony of its proportions, you immediately. The main styles are found nell'espressivo front end with the BMW kidney grille and vertically embedded in the strong lines of the bonnet, elegant and refined profile and muscular rear section. Inside, the modern features are wrapped in luxurious surroundings. The cockpit, with a unique style with a strong orientation towards the driver ensures a driving experience and unparalleled travel.

The driving experience: the highest level of dynamics and comfort

The most modern technical solutions of drivetrain and suspension ensure excellent sporting comfort and re-optimized. In addition, the Dynamic Driving Control, available as an option to calibrate the set-up according to personal preferences. The new BMW 5 Series sedan can be equipped with Adaptive Drive, consisting of the Dynamic Damping Control and Dynamic Drive anti-roll stabilization, as well as with the Integral Active Steering.

At the time of launch of the new BMW 5 Series sedan will be available
a petrol engine with eight cylinders and three to six-cylinder gasoline engines, diesel engines are also two to six cylinders. The offer is completed by a four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with aluminum crankcase and direct injection common rail. The engine will deliver an output of 135 hp W/184 and help in marking of the new BMW 520d records of efficiency in its segment. The average fuel consumption in the Euro 5 test cycle is 5.0 liters per 100 km, the CO2 value of 132 g / km (provisional values).

The top model BMW 550i is powered by an eight-cylinder BMW Twin Power Turbo technology and High Precision Injection direct fuel injection that produces an output of 300 kW/407 hp. Other engines available are a six-cylinder 225 kW/306 hp BMW Twin Turbo Power, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC in the BMW 535i and two six-cylinder with High Precision Injection with lean burn operation that provide a power of 190 kW/258 hp respectively in the BMW 528i and 150 kW/204 hp in the BMW 523i. The two six-cylinder diesel generation BMW 530d to give an output of 180 kW/245 hp and BMW 525d to 150 kW/204 hp. When fitted BluePerformance technology, available as an option, the BMW 530d fulfills the Euro 6 emissions standard. All versions of the new BMW 5 Series sedan series meet the Euro 5 standard.

BMW EfficientDynamics:
BMW 5 Series increases its lead

A request for all versions of the new BMW 5 Series sedan is available in the new eight-speed automatic transmission. The BMW 550i comes standard with automatic transmission which contributes to improved performance, similar to the electromechanical power steering EPS used in all other model variants, to further improve efficiency. In addition, the BMW 5 Series comes as standard with BMW EfficientDynamics measures, depending on the model they are recovering energy during braking (Brake Energy Regeneration), the gearshift point indicator, the active control of wing cooling and the command of the secondary groups depending on the requirements, including the air conditioning compressor separable. The intelligent lightweight construction has been applied for example to the doors, engine hood, front fenders and chassis components made ​​of aluminum.

Innovative driver assistance systems

BMW ConnectedDrive
The driver assistance systems offered for the first time as part of BMW ConnectedDrive is the parking assistant, the system Surround View, warning of risk of collision with deceleration feature, offered in combination with the active regulation of the speed with Stop & Go function and the Speed ​​Limit Device. Furthermore, the available lane departure warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed ​​Limit Info, the Head-Up Display, BMW Night Vision with detection of individual persons and the reversing camera.

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