BMW 5 Series (F10)
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The sixth generation of the 5-Series
(BMW F10) made its debut on 23 November 2009 as a 2010 model. The Station Wagon/Touring version carries the chassis code F11. This chassis is shared with the 7 Series (F01)
and the 6 Series (F12).
, with a more prominent upright split kidney grille and the absence of the "Bangle butt"
rear-end styling of its E60 predecessor. Externally, the car is a more traditional BMWesque design; a far more sober effort after the highly controversial E60. Although it bears some resemblance to the E60 with the wide kidney grilles and a very pronounced Hofmeister kink
, the creases in the bonnet and just underneath the door are clearly related to the E39 and other earlier 5 series models. Inside marks the return of the centre console being clearly angled towards the driver, another marked change from its immediate predecessor which was noted for its non traditional BMW design. However, opinion is divided, as a reviewer described the F10 as too bland and conservative, compared to the E60 predecessor, as well too much resemblance to the E90 3-Series.
short-long arm suspension
, and rear multilink suspension.
topping the range in the 550i, followed by a trio of straight-6 petrols. BMW has retained, for the time being at least, a trio of straight-6 engines, completing the petrol engine range. Straight six engines offer superior refinement over their four-cylinder counterparts, as well as being the trademark BMW engine which has featured in many of the company's most successful cars: the E28 and E34 M5, E36 and E46 M3, plus the iconic BMW E26
M1.
The 535i has the 302 bhp/295 lb ft(400 N m) BMW N55
engine which made its debut in the F07 5-series GT, and will shortly find its way into the face-lifted BMW E92 and E93. As before there are two naturally aspirated straight-6 engines; for North America the Valvetronic N52B30
3.0 litres, 240 bhp for the 528i; and in Europe the direct gasoline injection N53
3.0 litres, 258 PS for the 528i, and 3.0 litres and 204 bhp for the 523i, same outputs as the BMW E89
Z4 sDrive23i. In most parts of South East Asia, the 2.5-litre naturally aspirated straight-6 gasoline N52T engine is fitted to the 523i, providing the same power output as the 3.0-litre variant at 204 PS but slightly lower torque at 250 newton metre. Another 2.5-litre straight-six engine is available in China. This engine produces 177 PS and 230 newton metre of torque.
The five petrol engines are complemented by three diesel engines. Despite rumours to the contrary, BMW only offers one four-cylinder engine, the 520d. This means that the 525d continues to offer the superior mechanical refinement of a straight six as opposed to the rumoured 523d with four cylinders. The 525d is joined by a 530d; both models use the same BMW N57
3.0-litre engine, the 525d has 204 hp and 450 N m, the 530d with 245 hp and 540 N·m of torque.
There will be a choice of a ZF eight-speed
automatic transmission
or six-speed manual gearbox for all engines. In North America, the 8-speed automatic is standard equipment, with the 6-speed manual being a no-cost option for the 535i and 550i.
xDrive is presently available on the 535i, 550i and the 530d, and for the first time is not available for the entry-level North American model (2011 BMW 528i).
The 2012 BMW 528i will swap its Valvetronic N52B30
3.0 litre 240 bhp inline-6 for the new N20 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 which will produce 240 hp at 5000 rpm and 260 lbft of torque from 1250 rpm, and this makes the entire North American 5 Series lineup powered by turbocharged gasoline engines. xDrive will be optional with the 2012 528i.
Powertrain updates are officialy introduced on August 16, 2011 on BMW site. 520i/528i gets N20
inline-4 turbo, 530i remains only naturally aspirated powered 5 series with 3 litre BMW N53
engine. 535i/550i remains the same. Diesel models are also updated, 520d gets Efficient Dynamics Edition while 525d produce 218 hp. 530d has 13 hp more which results in 258 hp and 535d gets engine from 640d model which results in 313 hp. xDrive is available with 528i, 535i, 550i, 525d, 530d and 535d models.
There is a long wheel base version of the BMW 5 series which is extended by 5.5 inches and includes a high-comfort rear seat bench developed specifically for this model, Four-zone automatic air conditioning, rear-seat entertainment, and electrically adjustable sunblinds on the rear side windows and a folding table integrated in the backrest of the front passenger’s seat. This model was originally meant to be assembled at BMW's Shenyang
, China
for the Chinese market only to be used as a chauffered limo type vehicle as an alternative to the larger more expensive 7 series, the but the BMW Mexico
plant in Toluca
, Mexico
also manufactures this model for the Mexican market due to the recent increase in demand for luxury vehicles in Mexico. As of 2011 this model is only available in the Chinese and Mexican markets.
BMW has suggested that the new 5-Series GT would replace the 5-Series Touring (wagon) in their North American lineup, due to slow sales of the E61 Touring in the United States, with only 400 sold in 2009. In that country, more M5s
and Z8s
have been sold than the 535i and 540i wagons, respectively. BMW is targeting annual sales of 4000 to 8000 5 Series GTs.
The F07 Gran Turismo shares the same F01 7 Series-derived platform, powertrain, mechanical package, and dashboard with the F10. However the F07's fascia
has different headlights and bumper, with a larger split-kidney grille similar to that of the F01 7 Series. The F07 also has a taller height resulting in a higher center of gravity, its longer length allows for more rear legroom, the rear passenger accommodation has optional "Executive" bucket seats for two instead of the three-seat bench, and it weighs 400 pounds (181.4 kg) more than the F10. The F07 also features frame-less doors and a double-pane liftgate truck.
The F07 was released before the rest of the next-generation 5-Series lineup. In Canada and the United States, for first half of 2010, the Gran Turismo was sold alongside the outgoing E60 5-Series, until the rollout of the F10 in June 2010.
On 15 June 15 2011, BMW released official info information about new M5.
The car is powered by an upgraded S63tu biturbo 4.4 Litre V8 with twin scroll turbocharging technology, that is found in the BMW X5 M and X6 M. The compression ratio has been raised and the pistons strengthened to cope with the added boost and compression. Equipped with higher lift camshafts and individual throttle bodies for added response, the engine has higher boost at 22 psi (1.5 bar) compared to the S63 unit found in the X5/X6M. Increasingly stringent international CO2 emissions and fuel consumption regulations are cited as the cause of death of the outgoing model's V10 engine, with the new S63tu engine cutting CO2 emissions by 25%. Resultantly the engine produces 560 hp and 680 newton metre of torque, with the redline at 7200 rpm. Acceleration to 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) is in 4.4 seconds, and top speed is limited to 250 kilometres per hour (155.3 mph), with an option to raise this to 305 kilometres per hour (189.5 mph) by specifying the M-Drivers-Package. Hybrid systems have been ruled out of use on the F10 because of the extra weight they would add to the car.
The car will use a dual clutch transmission
, dropping the Getrag SMG III single-clutch 7-speed semi-automatic transmission
used in the previous E60 M5. This will be paired with an Active M-Differential with torque vectoring between the rear wheels.
The car is build on modified F10 platform, with a wheelbase which is 11millmetres shorter than the standard 5 series. The brake calipers will be colored blue and standard for all M5s at release. Michelin
Pilot Super Sport tyres are specified, on standard 19inch multi spoke or optional 20inch spilt 5 spoke wheels.
The F10 design was influenced by BMW's EfficientDynamics program to lower the weight of the car. BMW has partnered with carbon fiber manufacturers SGL group, to reduce weight both oevrall and in key components. However, car weight at 1945 kg (4,288 lb) is 90 kilograms more than previous model. Average fuel consumption is claim to be 9.9 liters, which is 31% less compared to 14.4 liters from V10 powered M5.
While the car’s official world debut was in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the new car made pre-launch appearances at the: M Festival at the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race in Germany on June 23; the Goodwood Festival of Speed
; and has been shown to select members of the M Driving Experience at the Salzburg Ring in Germany.
BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series is a mid-size / executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. The car, now in its sixth generation, is sold in sedan and touring body styles....
(BMW F10) made its debut on 23 November 2009 as a 2010 model. The Station Wagon/Touring version carries the chassis code F11. This chassis is shared with the 7 Series (F01)
BMW F01
The BMW F01 is the current BMW 7 series that went into production in September 2008. The long-wheelbase model, codenamed BMW F02, is longer than the BMW F01.-Presentation:...
and the 6 Series (F12).
Styling
It is designed by Adrian van HooydonkAdrian van Hooydonk
Adrian van Hooydonk , is a Dutch automobile designer, best known for several modern BMW concept cars and production vehicles. He is based in Munich, Germany.- Biography :...
, with a more prominent upright split kidney grille and the absence of the "Bangle butt"
Chris Bangle
Christopher Edward "Chris" Bangle is an American automobile designer. Bangle is known best for his work as Chief of Design for BMW Group, where he was responsible for the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce motor cars.- Biography :...
rear-end styling of its E60 predecessor. Externally, the car is a more traditional BMWesque design; a far more sober effort after the highly controversial E60. Although it bears some resemblance to the E60 with the wide kidney grilles and a very pronounced Hofmeister kink
Hofmeister kink
The Hofmeister kink is an automobile design feature seen on modern BMWs. It is a low forward bend in the C-pillar of the car, which is the piece of metal that separates the rear side windows from the rear glass...
, the creases in the bonnet and just underneath the door are clearly related to the E39 and other earlier 5 series models. Inside marks the return of the centre console being clearly angled towards the driver, another marked change from its immediate predecessor which was noted for its non traditional BMW design. However, opinion is divided, as a reviewer described the F10 as too bland and conservative, compared to the E60 predecessor, as well too much resemblance to the E90 3-Series.
Engineering
Improvements over the E60-generation 5-series include a front dual ball jointDual ball joint suspension
A dual ball joint suspension uses a pair of arms, one in tension, one in compression, to replace a wishbone, in a MacPherson or SLA suspension. The outer end of each arm terminates in a ball joint, hence the name.- General description :...
short-long arm suspension
Short long arms suspension
A short long arms suspension is also known as an unequal length double wishbone suspension. The upper arm is typically an A-arm, and is shorter than the lower link, which is an A-arm or an L-arm, or sometimes a pair of tension/compression arms...
, and rear multilink suspension.
Powertrain
The F10 has, for the European market at least, a choice of seven engines: the N63 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8BMW N63
The N63 is a family of 4.4L, direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V8 automobile engines produced by BMW since 2008.-Specifications:The N63B44 features a reverse-flow air design in which the turbochargers are mounted in the engine valley and the intake manifolds are located on the sides of the block...
topping the range in the 550i, followed by a trio of straight-6 petrols. BMW has retained, for the time being at least, a trio of straight-6 engines, completing the petrol engine range. Straight six engines offer superior refinement over their four-cylinder counterparts, as well as being the trademark BMW engine which has featured in many of the company's most successful cars: the E28 and E34 M5, E36 and E46 M3, plus the iconic BMW E26
BMW E26
The BMW E26 automobile platform was the basis for the 1978 through 1981 BMW M1 sports car....
M1.
The 535i has the 302 bhp/295 lb ft(400 N m) BMW N55
BMW N55
The N55 is a turbocharged straight-6 automobile engine from BMW. It was launched in early 2009 in the new BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo in the BMW 535i GT model...
engine which made its debut in the F07 5-series GT, and will shortly find its way into the face-lifted BMW E92 and E93. As before there are two naturally aspirated straight-6 engines; for North America the Valvetronic N52B30
BMW N52
The BMW N52 is a straight-6 engine made by BMW, which debuted in 2004 on the BMW E63 630Ci. The N52 is BMW's 12th generation production straight-6 engine.Its crankcase is made entirely of magnesium and aluminum, a first in the world of engine construction...
3.0 litres, 240 bhp for the 528i; and in Europe the direct gasoline injection N53
BMW N53
The BMW N53 is BMW's 14th generation production straight 6 engine, released in 2007 in the facelifted BMW 5 Series and the BMW 3 Series . It is an improvement on the N52 Naturally Aspirated engine mainly since it has gasoline direct injection technology and can burn stratified...
3.0 litres, 258 PS for the 528i, and 3.0 litres and 204 bhp for the 523i, same outputs as the BMW E89
BMW E89
BMW E89 is the chassis code of the second generation of BMW Z4. It now has a retractable hardtop like the Mercedes SLK replacing the previous roadster and coupé versions for the 2009 model year. There are exclusively six-cylinder engines on this generation...
Z4 sDrive23i. In most parts of South East Asia, the 2.5-litre naturally aspirated straight-6 gasoline N52T engine is fitted to the 523i, providing the same power output as the 3.0-litre variant at 204 PS but slightly lower torque at 250 newton metre. Another 2.5-litre straight-six engine is available in China. This engine produces 177 PS and 230 newton metre of torque.
The five petrol engines are complemented by three diesel engines. Despite rumours to the contrary, BMW only offers one four-cylinder engine, the 520d. This means that the 525d continues to offer the superior mechanical refinement of a straight six as opposed to the rumoured 523d with four cylinders. The 525d is joined by a 530d; both models use the same BMW N57
BMW N57
The BMW N57 is a family of aluminium, turbocharged straight-6 common rail diesel engines. The engines utilize variable geometry turbochargers and Bosch piezo-electric injectors.-Summary:-N57D30:...
3.0-litre engine, the 525d has 204 hp and 450 N m, the 530d with 245 hp and 540 N·m of torque.
There will be a choice of a ZF eight-speed
ZF 8HP transmission
The ZF 8HP is an eight-speed automatic transmission, designed and built by ZF Friedrichshafen AG subsidiary ZF Getriebe GmbH in Saarbrücken. It is to debut in a rear-wheel drive application in the new BMW 7 Series 760Li saloon fitted with the V12 engine....
automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
or six-speed manual gearbox for all engines. In North America, the 8-speed automatic is standard equipment, with the 6-speed manual being a no-cost option for the 535i and 550i.
xDrive is presently available on the 535i, 550i and the 530d, and for the first time is not available for the entry-level North American model (2011 BMW 528i).
The 2012 BMW 528i will swap its Valvetronic N52B30
BMW N52
The BMW N52 is a straight-6 engine made by BMW, which debuted in 2004 on the BMW E63 630Ci. The N52 is BMW's 12th generation production straight-6 engine.Its crankcase is made entirely of magnesium and aluminum, a first in the world of engine construction...
3.0 litre 240 bhp inline-6 for the new N20 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 which will produce 240 hp at 5000 rpm and 260 lbft of torque from 1250 rpm, and this makes the entire North American 5 Series lineup powered by turbocharged gasoline engines. xDrive will be optional with the 2012 528i.
Powertrain updates are officialy introduced on August 16, 2011 on BMW site. 520i/528i gets N20
BMW N20
The N20 is a turbocharged straight-4 automobile engine from BMW. It was launched in 2011 in the new BMW X1 xDrive28i. It is BMW's first straight-4 engine that combines the use of BMW TwinPower turbo technology, high precision direct injection, turbocharging according to the Twin Scroll principle,...
inline-4 turbo, 530i remains only naturally aspirated powered 5 series with 3 litre BMW N53
BMW N53
The BMW N53 is BMW's 14th generation production straight 6 engine, released in 2007 in the facelifted BMW 5 Series and the BMW 3 Series . It is an improvement on the N52 Naturally Aspirated engine mainly since it has gasoline direct injection technology and can burn stratified...
engine. 535i/550i remains the same. Diesel models are also updated, 520d gets Efficient Dynamics Edition while 525d produce 218 hp. 530d has 13 hp more which results in 258 hp and 535d gets engine from 640d model which results in 313 hp. xDrive is available with 528i, 535i, 550i, 525d, 530d and 535d models.
There is a long wheel base version of the BMW 5 series which is extended by 5.5 inches and includes a high-comfort rear seat bench developed specifically for this model, Four-zone automatic air conditioning, rear-seat entertainment, and electrically adjustable sunblinds on the rear side windows and a folding table integrated in the backrest of the front passenger’s seat. This model was originally meant to be assembled at BMW's Shenyang
Shenyang
Shenyang , or Mukden , is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province in Northeast China. Currently holding sub-provincial administrative status, the city was once known as Shengjing or Fengtianfu...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
for the Chinese market only to be used as a chauffered limo type vehicle as an alternative to the larger more expensive 7 series, the but the BMW Mexico
BMW Mexico
BMW Mexico, full name: Bayerische Moteren Werke de México S.A. de C.V. also known as Lerma Motors is the independent Mexican owned subsidiary of German Bayerische Moteren Werke AG headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico...
plant in Toluca
Toluca
Toluca, formally known as Toluca de Lerdo, is the state capital of Mexico State as well as the seat of the Municipality of Toluca. It is the center of a rapidly growing urban area, now the fifth largest in Mexico. It is located west-southwest of Mexico City and only about 40 minutes by car to the...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
also manufactures this model for the Mexican market due to the recent increase in demand for luxury vehicles in Mexico. As of 2011 this model is only available in the Chinese and Mexican markets.
5-Series Gran Turismo (F07)
In May 2009, BMW released the official pictures of its production model 5-Series Gran Turismo, which is considered a coupé-like crossover vehicle or station wagon - a blend of different typical body styles. BMW advertises the new 5-Series GT as "The First of its Kind". The 5-Series GT is powered by a single-turbo diesel straight-6 producing 245 PS, by a single-turbo straight-6 producing 306 PS and a twin-turbo V8 producing 408 PS; the latter will give the car a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 seconds. The car receives ZF's new 8-speed serial automatic transmission, along with a new Brake Energy Regeneration system.BMW has suggested that the new 5-Series GT would replace the 5-Series Touring (wagon) in their North American lineup, due to slow sales of the E61 Touring in the United States, with only 400 sold in 2009. In that country, more M5s
BMW M5
The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, made its debut at Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1984. It was the product of demand for an automobile with the carrying capacity of a saloon , but the overall performance of a sports car. It utilized the 535i chassis and an evolution of the engine from...
and Z8s
BMW Z8
The BMW Z8 was a roadster car produced by German automaker BMW from 1999-2003. It was given the E52 BMW model code.The Z8 was the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car, which was designed by Henrik Fisker at BMW's DesignworksUSA in Southern California. The Z07 originally was designed as a...
have been sold than the 535i and 540i wagons, respectively. BMW is targeting annual sales of 4000 to 8000 5 Series GTs.
The F07 Gran Turismo shares the same F01 7 Series-derived platform, powertrain, mechanical package, and dashboard with the F10. However the F07's fascia
Fascia (car)
Confusingly, fascia is used for several different things in the automotive world. Many of these meanings are related to the appearance of the car....
has different headlights and bumper, with a larger split-kidney grille similar to that of the F01 7 Series. The F07 also has a taller height resulting in a higher center of gravity, its longer length allows for more rear legroom, the rear passenger accommodation has optional "Executive" bucket seats for two instead of the three-seat bench, and it weighs 400 pounds (181.4 kg) more than the F10. The F07 also features frame-less doors and a double-pane liftgate truck.
The F07 was released before the rest of the next-generation 5-Series lineup. In Canada and the United States, for first half of 2010, the Gran Turismo was sold alongside the outgoing E60 5-Series, until the rollout of the F10 in June 2010.
M5 (2011 -)
The F10 M5 will first be released to the public in the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, and is expected to go on sale in November 2011.On 15 June 15 2011, BMW released official info information about new M5.
The car is powered by an upgraded S63tu biturbo 4.4 Litre V8 with twin scroll turbocharging technology, that is found in the BMW X5 M and X6 M. The compression ratio has been raised and the pistons strengthened to cope with the added boost and compression. Equipped with higher lift camshafts and individual throttle bodies for added response, the engine has higher boost at 22 psi (1.5 bar) compared to the S63 unit found in the X5/X6M. Increasingly stringent international CO2 emissions and fuel consumption regulations are cited as the cause of death of the outgoing model's V10 engine, with the new S63tu engine cutting CO2 emissions by 25%. Resultantly the engine produces 560 hp and 680 newton metre of torque, with the redline at 7200 rpm. Acceleration to 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) is in 4.4 seconds, and top speed is limited to 250 kilometres per hour (155.3 mph), with an option to raise this to 305 kilometres per hour (189.5 mph) by specifying the M-Drivers-Package. Hybrid systems have been ruled out of use on the F10 because of the extra weight they would add to the car.
The car will use a dual clutch transmission
Dual clutch transmission
A dual clutch transmission, commonly abbreviated to DCT , is a differing type of semi-automatic or automated manual automotive transmission. It utilises two separate clutches for odd and even gear sets...
, dropping the Getrag SMG III single-clutch 7-speed semi-automatic transmission
Semi-automatic transmission
A semi-automatic transmission is an automobile transmission that does not change gears automatically, but rather facilitates manual gear changes by dispensing with the need to press...
used in the previous E60 M5. This will be paired with an Active M-Differential with torque vectoring between the rear wheels.
The car is build on modified F10 platform, with a wheelbase which is 11millmetres shorter than the standard 5 series. The brake calipers will be colored blue and standard for all M5s at release. Michelin
Michelin
Michelin is a tyre manufacturer based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France. It is one of the two largest tyre manufacturers in the world along with Bridgestone. In addition to the Michelin brand, it also owns the BFGoodrich, Kleber, Riken, Kormoran and Uniroyal tyre brands...
Pilot Super Sport tyres are specified, on standard 19inch multi spoke or optional 20inch spilt 5 spoke wheels.
The F10 design was influenced by BMW's EfficientDynamics program to lower the weight of the car. BMW has partnered with carbon fiber manufacturers SGL group, to reduce weight both oevrall and in key components. However, car weight at 1945 kg (4,288 lb) is 90 kilograms more than previous model. Average fuel consumption is claim to be 9.9 liters, which is 31% less compared to 14.4 liters from V10 powered M5.
While the car’s official world debut was in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the new car made pre-launch appearances at the: M Festival at the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race in Germany on June 23; the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed, commonly abbreviated as FoS and referred within the United Kingdom as simply the Festival of Speed, is an annual hill climb featuring historic motor racing vehicles that is held in the grounds of Goodwood House, West Sussex, England.Typically held in late June or...
; and has been shown to select members of the M Driving Experience at the Salzburg Ring in Germany.