BMW Seria 5 F10 – toate datele despre noul BMW Seria 5

Fives Times Around.

• 1972: debut of the BMW 5 Series succeeding the New
Range.
• More than 5.5 million units of the 5 Series produced in five
model generations.
• Gaining increasing status as the most dynamic, active and
innovative car in its segment.

Sales of the BMW 5 Series already amount to more than 5.5
million units in five model generations – and now a new chapter is
starting in the highly successful story of the BMW 5 Series
Sedan.
While the sixth generation naturally follows the great heritage of
its predecessors, its roots go back much further. As early as in
the 1960s, BMW developed a strong and distinctive profile as a
manufacturer of sporting but elegant, powerful and technically
innovative midrange four-door sedans.

Introducing a four-door notchback body, engines fitted
lengthwise at the front, rear-wheel drive and an elaborate
suspension, BMW established a classical principle at the time which
remains highly attractive and fully endorsed to this very day. It
was at that time that the BMW 1500, the BMW 1800 and the BMW 2000
entered the market as the „New Range”, establishing the most
successful
model series BMW had ever seen up to that point. The competence in
the development and production of saloons demonstrated by BMW with
these models gave the Company a worldwide breakthrough as a
manufacturer of modern and highly desirable automobiles with very
individual characteristics.

Switching from the New Range to the BMW 5 Series in 1972, BMW
introduced not only new nomenclature, but also a new era in design.
Indeed, the number „5” immediately became the synonym for
unmistakable driving pleasure in this segment. Ever since, the BMW
5 Series has stood for sedans which, through their design, offer
particularly harmonious balance of sportiness and elegance
authentically reflecting a unique combination of driving dynamics
and motoring comfort ensured by superior drivetrain and suspension
technology.

The BMW 5 Series therefore offers a particularly concentrated
rendition of the outstanding competence in development of this
leading car maker from Munich.

1972: the BMW 5 Series makes its
debut.

The BMW 520 and the BMW 520i with four-cylinder power units
developing 115 and, respectively, 130 hp were presented at the 1972
Frankfurt Motor Show as the successors to the New Range. The model
designation introduced a new concept determining the nomenclature
of BMW cars to this very day, with the „5” at the beginning
specifying the series as such and
the two following numbers indicating the displacement of the
respective model.

At the same time these model designations brought back memories
of legendary BMWs in the 1950s such as the BMW 501 „Baroque Angel”
and the iconic BMW 507 sports car. In its design, the first BMW 5
Series stood out from the start through its stretched and sleek
lines, large windows and low waistline. As design elements typical
of the brand, the dual headlights and the Hofmeister kick in the
C-pillar were re-interpreted in new style and technology, French
designer Paul Bracq thus setting the foundation for the design
language of BMW so characteristic in the 1970s.

To precisely calculate the car’s deformation zones in the
interest of superior occupant safety, BMW’s engineers for the first
time used superior computer technology to a large extent.
Introduction of the BMW 525 in the second year of production hailed
the entry of the first six-cylinder into the market. The powerful
and, at the same time, refined engine featured in this top model
delivered an impressive 145 hp. This wish for additional power
became one of the most important reasons for expanding the model
range also in the years to come, BMW Motorsport GmbH established in
1972 providing particularly spectacular input by presenting the BMW
M535i with its 160 kW/218 hp six-cylinder in 1980.

1981: second generation, first
diesel.

Accounting for sales of almost 700,000 units, the first
generation of the BMW 5 Series more than doubled the success of the
New Range in the market. The next model launched in 1982 then
continued this story of success, remaining faithful in its design
to the principle of clear lines and large windows.

With its even more striking design front and rear, the new BMW 5
Series, despite its exterior dimensions remaining almost identical,
offered far greater presence and flair on the road. Engineering
refinements and intelligent lightweight technology provided more
space within the interior, optimum weight and improved occupant
safety. The newly developed suspension with its double-joint front
axle and semi-trailing arm rear axle served in particular to
enhance the motoring comfort offered by the new model.

Modern electronic systems were also introduced into the BMW 5
Series at this point, ranging from anti-lock brakes via an on-board
computer all the way to electronic fuel injection. Right from the
start upon its introduction into the market, the new sedan came
with a broad model range and engines extending from 90 to 184 hp. A
particularly sporting version was introduced in 1984, even though
the 218 hp BMW M535i was not the last word from Motorsport GmbH
this time.

Instead, Motorsport GmbH proudly presented the very epitome of
the Sports Sedan at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW M5.
Hardly distinguishable from the other models when considered from
outside, the BMW M5 was optimised throughout beneath its sheet
metal for uncompromising driving dynamics. Power came from a
straight-six boasting four-valve technology and no less
than six throttle butterflies. Output of this drive unit derived
from the legendary BMW M1 was 286 hp, developing supreme thrust and
performance previously offered by only the most thoroughbred sports
cars.

The decision taken by BMW in 1983 to enter the fiercely
contested diesel market with the BMW 524td was almost a revolution.
To offer the character so typical of the brand also with a diesel,
the only option was obviously to give the car a powerful and
refined turbodiesel engine. The 2.4-litre straightsix developing
maximum output of 115 hp fulfilled these requirements in a truly
ideal manner, the BMW 524td offering the best performance of all
diesels in its segment and, at the same time, the highest standard
of fuel efficiency. Clearly, even diesel sceptics were impressed by
this innovative
combination of superior muscle and equally outstanding economy.

Entry into the diesel market was not the only option for BMW to
bring together sporting performance and superior economy. On the
contrary – precisely at this time BMW had already completed a large
number of studies and innovations in developing particularly
fuel-efficient technologies and looking for alternative sources of
energy. Many of these innovations went into series production in
the course of time, others set the foundation for long-term
research projects. One example is the hydrogen-powered test car
presented as early as in 1976 on the basis of the first-generation
BMW 5 Series.

Apart from the turbodiesel, a particularly efficient petrol
version of the BMW 5 Series proved suitable for series production
right from the start: The BMW 525e was powered by a six-cylinder
designed and built consistently for superior traction and economy
all in one. Displacing 2.7 litres, the power unit named after the
Greek letter „eta” also known as the symbol for efficiency
developed maximum output of 125 hp at an engine speed of 4,250 rpm,
with peak torque of 240 Newton-metres/177 lb-ft at just 3,250 rpm.
New engine electronics, optimised weight and a five-speed
transmission with an overdrive economy function were further
features helping to give this model outstanding efficiency.

The second generation of the BMW 5 Series was replaced after
seven years of production. By this time sales had amounted to more
than 722.000 units, again setting a new record.

1988: third generation of the BMW 5 Series – for the
first time also as the Touring.

With BMW having started the introduction of catalyst technology
back in 1984, the third-generation BMW 5 Series was fitted from the
start exclusively with this high standard of emission management.
The first models available from the beginning in 1988 were the BMW
520i, the BMW 525i, the BMW 530i, the BMW 535i, and the BMW 524td)
– all with six cylinders and electronic
fuel injection. The power range extended from 115 all the way to
211 hp.

A new BMW M5 was also introduced at an early point, with engine
output of 315 hp further increased to 340 hp in 1992. The two
eight-cylinder BMW 530i and BMW 540i followed in 1992, with
the
BMW 518i being introduced in 1993 as the entry-level model with a
fourcylinder power unit. In the meantime, the six-cylinder engines,
benefiting from four-valve technology and variable Vanos camshaft
management, had gained even greater power, torque and
efficiency.

With its precisely defined deformation zones and even stiffer
passenger cell, the third generation of the BMW 5 Series set new
standards in the area of occupant safety. As an option the
elaborately refined suspension was available with electronically
controlled dampers, a further option being speed-related
Servotronic steering assistance. ASC Automatic Stability Control
was also available for the first time in addition to the anti-lock
brake system.

The first BMW 5 Series with electronically all-wheel drive was
launched in 1991, the concept of fully variable power distribution
from front to rear, together with a rear axle differential lock,
proving right from the start in the first comparative tests to be
superior to all four-wheel-drive systems available so far. Compared
with its predecessor, the third-generation BMW 5 Series was
significantly longer and came with a lot more space inside, also
thanks to its brand-new design.

Indeed, the new sedan created under the guidance of Chief
Designer Claus Luthe combined sporting elegance and flowing lines
with a distinctive wedge shape. This stylish character was then
carried over by the designers to the first BMW 5 Series Touring,
this unique five-door revealed at the 1992 Frankfurt Motor Show
offering a brand-new look and brand-new features behind the
B-pillar. With sound insulation being given particular
significance, the level of sound within the body was virtually the
same as in the sedan even though the generous space inside
obviously formed an ideal resonance body for acoustic effect and
disturbance.

The BMW 5 Series Touring was fitted from the start with
self-levelling on the rear axle. The Touring model was available
with nearly all the engines also offered on the sedan, and as an
option also came with all-wheel drive. A BMW M5 Touring joined the
range in 1992, successful sales of this five-door clearly
confirming BMW’s concept to combine additional practical value with
attractive design:

Overall sales of the BMW 5 Series Touring up to 1996 amounted to
approximately 125,000 units, and total sales of the thirdgeneration
BMW 5 Series were more than 1.3 million units the world over.

1995: the fourth generation – for the first time
with light-alloy suspension.

The fourth generation of the BMW 5 Series made its debut at the
1995 Frankfurt Motor Show, offering an evolutionary development
through its design of the former model with its sporting and
elegant style. A particular feature at the front was the dual round
headlights behind a glass cover, with the light rings for the
positioning and daytime driving lights so typical of BMW being
added in the year 2000.

Both the sedan and the Touring introduced in 1997 once again
offered even more space within the passenger compartment. Boasting
features such as a multifunction steering wheel, a navigation
system, active seats and Dynamic Stability Control, the BMW 5
Series was acknowledged as a particularly outstanding high-tech
representative of its segment.

In the interest of enhanced driving dynamics and safety, the
body came with a significant increase in torsional stiffness over
the former model, and the fourth-generation BMW 5 Series was the
first large-scale production car worldwide made almost completely
of light alloy. The newly developed all-aluminium power units also
helped to significantly reduce the weight of the car. The new model
entered the market with straight-six power units delivering maximum
output from 150 to 193 hp.

Technical innovations gave both the petrol and diesel engines
even more power on further reduced fuel consumption. Two V8 engines
were introduced once again in 1996, with the new BMW M5 entering
the market in 1998 with the most powerful production engine built
by BMW up to that time: this 294 kW/400 hp power unit came, among
other highlights, with features such as oil supply controlled for
centrifugal forces and electronically controlled individual
throttle butterflies.

The fourth generation of the BMW 5 Series once again set up a
new sales record accounting for 1.47 million units sold up to the
end of production in early 2004.

2003: the fifth-generation BMW 5 Series –
progressive and efficient.

From the start, the fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series
introduced in 2003 stood out through its impressive design and
innovative technology. Once again, both the sedan and the Touring
launched in 2004 set new standards in terms of active safety,
driver assistance systems, and efficiency. BMW’s typical design
language with convex and concave surfaces as well as flowing
transitions from the front and side to the rear gave the fifth
edition of the BMW 5 Series a particularly characteristic note, the
interior with its clear-cut functions highlighting above all the
iDrive control system featured as standard.

Engines with an aluminium or, respectively, a composite
aluminium/magnesium crankcase as well as the lightweight aluminium
front section of the car ensured a particularly good balance of
weight front-to-rear. Another important component newly developed
at the time was the integral rear axle likewise made of aluminium
DSC Dynamic Stability Control was yet another significant
innovation
contributing to the car’s excellent suspension technology,
particularly through its enhanced range of functions.

The same superiority was provided for the first time by Active
Steering and Adaptive Drive with electronic damper adjustment and
anti-roll stability management. As highlights in the area of driver
assistance, the fifth-generation BMW 5 Series also featured
cutting-edge technologies such as the Head-Up Display and BMW Night
Vision, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Lane Departure
Warning introduced as new systems in the car.

The range of engines in the BMW 5 Series was expanded to six
petrol and four diesel engines extending from 125 kW/170 hp in the
BMW 520i all the way to 270 kW/367 hp in the BMW 550i. The BMW M5
and the BMW M5 Touring, in turn, came with a 5.0-litre V10
high-speed power unit boasting individual throttle butterflies and
dynamic oil supply, with maximum output of
373 kW/507 hp.

Starting in 2007, all versions of the fifth-generation BMW 5
Series were enhanced as standard through a wide range of BMW
EfficientDynamics technologies varying appropriately from one model
to another. Innovations such as Brake Energy Regeneration, a
gearshift point indicator, active air flap control and on-demand
ancillaries gave all models in their respective class an
unparalleled balance of performance and fuel economy.

The ultimate benchmark for efficiency in the upper midrange
segment was in particular the BMW 520d returning average fuel
consumption in the EU test cycle of 5.1 litres/100 kilometres
(equal to 55.4 mpg imp) and a CO2 emission rating of 136 grams per
kilometre as record figures in this segment despite engine output
of 130 kW/177 hp.

Offering striking design, innovative technology and outstanding
efficiency, the fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series consistently
continued the victorious history of this model family. From 2005 to
2008, the BMW 5 Series was the best-selling car in its segment for
four years in a row, with worldwide sales of this model generation
amounting to more than a million units by the end of 2007. Just a
bit later, in January 2008, BMW Plant Dingolfing was able to
celebrate a particularly impressive anniversary, with five million
BMW 5 Series having come off the production line in Dingolfing
since 1973.

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