BMW 5 Series

Infobox Automobile


name = BMW 5 Series
manufacturer = BMW
production = 1972–present
predecessor = BMW New Class 1500-2000
class = Mid-size luxury car / Executive car
body_style =
assembly = Dingolfing, Germany (about 100 km NE of Munich)
Cairo, Egypt
similar = Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6

The BMW 5 Series is a mid-size luxury car / executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. The car, now in its fifth generation, is sold in sedan and touring body styles. On January 29, 2008, the 5 millionth 5 series, a 530d sedan in Carbon Black Metallic, was manufactured.

History

The 5 Series got its name by being the fifth of the "new series" cars after the V-8 and Isetta era. The preceding models were the 700, the "New Class", the "New Six" 2500/2800/Bavaria and the CS. The 5 Series was intended to replace the smaller New Class sedans, leaving the coupes as the company's low-end model.

The body was styled by Marcello Gandini, based on the Bertone 1970 BMW Garmisch 2002ti Geneva show car. Gandini also did the Fiat 132 and Alfa Romeo Alfetta, two other cars that have a similar design.

There have been five generations of the 5 Series to date. To differentiate between them, they are referred to by their unique chassis numbers (EXX).

The 5 Series began the BMW tradition of being named with a three-digit number. The first digit (5 in this case) represents the model, and the following two digits (usually) represent the size of the engine in decilitres, which is the main distinguishing difference. Additional letters or words may be added to the end of the three-digit number to define the fuel type (petrol or diesel), engine or transmission details, and the body style. The 'i' originally stood for (fuel) 'injection'.

E12 (1972-1981)

Infobox Automobile generation
name = E12


production = 1972-1981
assembly =
weight =
platform = BMW E12
wheelbase =
length =
layout = FR layout
width =
height =
fuel_economy =
body_style = 4-door sedan
engine = 1.8 L "M118" I4
1.8 L "M42" I4
1.8 L "M10B18" I4
2.0 L "M17" I4, 115 hp (86 kW)
2.0 L "M64" fuel injected I4, 125 hp (93 kW)
2.5 L I6
2.8 L I6
3.0 L I6, 176 hp (131 kW)
3.5 L I6, 218 hp (163 kW)
3.0 L I6, 176 hp (131 kW)
2.8 L I6, 169 hp (126 kW)
related =
fuel_capacity =
transmission =
speed =

:"See also BMW E12 for more information"

The BMW E12 was the first 5 Series BMW made. The following models were produced in this series:
* Non-US
** 1974 518 - 1.8 L "M118" I4
** 1976 518 - 1.8 L "M42" I4
** 1980 518 - 1.8 L "M10B18" I4
** 1972 520 - 2.0 L "M17" I4, 115 hp (86 kW)
** 1972 520i - 2.0 L "M64" fuel injected I4, 125 hp (93 kW)
** 1973 525i - 2.5 L I6
** 1975 528i - 2.8 L I6
** 1975 530i - 3.0 L I6, 176 hp (131 kW)
** 1979 M535i - 3.5 L I6, 218 hp (163 kW)
* US
** 1975-1978 530i - 3.0 L I6, 176 hp (131 kW)
** 1979-1981 528i - 2.8 L I6, 169 hp (126 kW)

The 1.8 L engines and the 2.0 L fuel injected engines were exclusive to Germany until the 1980s. The South African models were 525i, 528i and 530i.

E28 (1982-1988)

Infobox Automobile generation
name = E28


production = 1982-1988
assembly =
weight =
related = BMW M5
wheelbase = 103.3 in (262 cm)
length = 189 in (480 cm)
layout = FR layout
width = 66.9 in (170 cm)
height = 55.7 in (141 cm)
fuel_economy =
body_style = 4-door sedan
engine = 2.7L 127 hp I6
3.4L 182 hp I6
3.5L 256 hp I6
platform = BMW E28
related =
fuel_capacity =
transmission = 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
speed =

:"See also BMW E28 for more information"The BMW E28 was the second BMW 5 Series, a stylistic evolution of the E12.

The following models were sold in Europe:
* 518/518i- 1.8 L "M10B18"
* 520i - 2.0 L "M20B20" I6
* 524d - 2.4 L "M21" diesel I6
* 524td - 2.4 L "M21" turbodiesel I6
* 525i - 2.5 L "M30B25" I6
* 525e - 2.7 L "M20B27" I6
* 528i - 2.8 L "M30B28" I6
* 530i - 3.0 L "M30B30" I6
* 535i/M535i - 3.4 L "M30B34" I6
* M5 - "M88" I6, 286 DIN hp (210 kW):High performance 5 Series - 24-valve DOHC, I6, six throttle bodies, Bosch Motronic integrated fuel injection. At its launch in 1984, the European specification E28 M5 was the fastest production sedan in the world.

The following models were sold in America:
* 524td - 2.4 L "M21" turbodiesel I6, 114 hp (85 kW)
* 528e - 2.7 L "M20B27" I6, 121 hp (90 kW):Designed for fuel efficiency
* 533i - 3.2 L "M30B33" I6, 182 hp (135 kW):High revving power
* 535i - 3.4 L "M30B34" I6, 182 hp (135 kW):A 533i bored to produce more torque and equal power
* 535is - 3.4 L "M30B34" I6, 182 hp (135 kW):A 535i with a sport suspension interior modifications
* M5 - 3.4 L "S38B35" I6, 256 hp (190 kW):High performance 5 Series - 24 valve DOHC, I6, six throttle bodies, Bosch Motronic integrated fuel injection, available only in black in the US.

Visible changes to this model included revised headlights, Thicker rubber bumper surrounds and large rectangular taillights. The shape was more box shaped than rounded at the rear.

E34 (1988-1996)

Infobox Automobile generation
name = E34


production = 1989-1996
assembly =
weight =
related = BMW M5
wheelbase = 108.7 in (276 cm)
length = 185.8 in (472 cm)
layout = FR layout
width = 68.9 in (175 cm)
platform = BMW E34
height = 55.6 in (141 cm)
55.8 in (142 cm)
fuel_economy =
body_style = 4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
engine = 1.8 L "M40B18" I4
1.8 L "M43B18" I4
1.8 L "M43B18" I4
2.0 L "M20B20" I6
2.0 L "M20B20" I6
2.0 L "M50B20" I6
2.5 L "M20B25" I6
2.5 L "M50B25" I6
3.0 L "M60B30" V8
3.5 L "M30B35" I6
4.0 L "M60B40" V8
2.5 L "M20B25" I6
3.5 L "M30B35" I6
3.6 L "S38B36" I6, 310 hp
2.5 L "M50B25" I6
3.0 L "M60B30" V8
4.0 L "M60B40" V8
related =
fuel_capacity =
transmission = 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
6-speed manual
speed =

:"See also BMW E34 for more information"The third generation 5 Series earned awards for safety and reliability and was considered one of the most elegant shapes of its time.

Models:
* Non-US
** 1989–1994 BMW 518i - 1.8 L "M40B18" I4 115hp
** 1994–1996 BMW 518i - 1.8 L "M43B18" I4 115hp
** 1995–1996 BMW 518g (CNG) Touring - 1.8 L "M43B18" I4
** 1987–1990 BMW 520i - 2.0 L "M20B20" I6 129hp
** 1987–1990 BMW 520i ECE - 2.0 L "M20B20" I6 129hp higher compression than non ECE
** 1990–1996 BMW 520i - 2.0 L "M50B20" I6 150hp
** 1988-1991 BMW 524td - 2.4 L "M21" I6 diesel
** 1993-1995 BMW 525td - 2.5 L "M51D25 UL" I6 115hp diesel
** 1991-1995 BMW 525tds - 2.5 L "M51D25 OL" I6 143hp diesel
** 1987–1990 BMW 525i - 2.5 L "M20B25" I6 170hp
** 1990–1996 BMW 525i - 2.5 L "M50B25" I6 192hp
** 1990–1996 BMW 525iX - 2.5 L "M50B25" I6 192hp Very rare
** 1988–1990 BMW 530i - 3.0 L "M30B30" I6 185hp
** 1992–1996 BMW 530i - 3.0 L "M60B30" V8 218hp
** 1987–1993 BMW 535i - 3.5 L "M30B35" I6 211hp
** 1992–1996 BMW 540i - 4.0 L "M60B40" V8 286hp
** 1990–1993 BMW M5 - 3.6 L "" I6
** 1994–1996 BMW M5 - 3.8 L "" I6
* US
** 1989–1990 BMW 525i - 2.5 L "M20B25" I6
** 1989–1993 BMW 535i - 3.5 L "M30B35" I6
** 1991–1993 BMW M5 - 3.6 L "S38B36" I6, 310 hp
** 1991–1995 BMW 525i - 2.5 L "M50B25" I6
** 1994–1995 BMW 530i - 3.0 L "M60B30" V8
** 1994–1995 BMW 540i - 4.0 L "M60B40" V8

E39 (1996-2004)

Infobox Automobile generation
name = E39


production = 1996-2003
assembly =
platform = BMW E39
weight =
wheelbase = 111.4 in (283 cm)
length = 188 in (477.5 cm) (sedan)
189.2 in (480.6 cm) (wagon)
layout = FR layout
width = 70.9 in (180.1 cm)
height = 56.5 in (143.5 cm) (sedan)
55.7 in (141.5 cm) (2000-03 540i sedan)
56.7 in (144.0 cm) (1997-99 wagon)
55.8 in (141.7 cm) (1997-99 540i sedan)
58.5 in (148.6 cm) (2000-03 wagon)
fuel_economy =
body_style = 4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
engine = * 2.8 L "M52B28" I6, 193 hp (144 kW)
4.4 L "M62B44" V8, 282 hp (213 kW)
2.5 L "M54B25" I6, 184 hp (137 kW)
3.0 L "M54B30" I6, 225 hp (172 kW)
4.9 L "S62B50" V8, 400 hp (294 kW)
related = BMW X5
BMW M5
fuel_capacity =
transmission = 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
6-speed manual
speed =

:"See also BMW E39 for more information"

The BMW E39 was one of BMW's most successful cars, with several different models. These included:
* 1996–2000 520i - 2.0 L "M52B20" I6, 150 hp (110 kW)
* 2000–2003 520i - 2.2 L "M54B22" I6, 170 hp (127 kW)
* 1996–2000 523i - 2.5 L "M52B25" I6, 170 hp (125 kW)
* 2000–2003 525i - 2.5 L "M54B25" I6, 184 hp (137 kW)
* 1996–1999 528i - 2.8 L "M52B28" I6, 193 hp (144 kW)
* 1999–2000 528i - 2.8 L "M52B28 TU" I6, 193 hp (144 kW)
* 2000–2003 530i - 3.0 L "M54B30" I6, 231 hp (172 kW)
* 1996–2003 535i - 3.5 L "M62B35" V8, 245 hp (183 kW)
* 1996–1998 540i - 4.4 L "M62B44" V8, 282 hp (213 kW)
* 1998–2003 540i - 4.4 L "M62TUB44" V8, 290 hp (216 kW)
* 1998–2003 M5 - 4.9 L "S62" V8, 400 hp (298 kW)
* 2000-2003 520d - 2.0 L "M47D20" diesel I4 134 hp (100 kW)
* 2000-2003 525d - 2.5 L "M57D25" diesel I6 161 hp (120 kW)
* 1997-2000 525td - 2.5 L "M51D25TU UL" diesel I6 115 hp (85 kW)
* 1996-2000 525tds - 2.5 L "M51D25TU OL" diesel I6 143 hp (105 kW)
* 1998-2000 530d - 3.0 L "M57D30" diesel I6 181 hp (135 kW)
* 2000-2003 530d - 3.0 L "M57D30" diesel I6 190 hp (142 kW)

The BMW M57 type Engine is a straight-6 Diesel produced from 1998. It won the "2.5-3 L" category of the International Engine of the Year award for 1999 through 2002. The updated twin-turbocharger version won that same award in 2005.The 2.5 L (2497 cc/152 in³) M57D25 was the smallest member of the family. It produced 120 kW (161 hp) at 4000 rpm and 350 N·m (258 ft·lbf) at 2000-2500 rpm with a 4750 rpm redline. Application: 525D

In US:
* 1997–2000 528i - 2.8 L "M52B28" I6, 193 hp (144 kW)
* 1997–1998 540i - 4.4 L "M62B44" V8, 282 hp (213 kW)
* 2001–2003 525i - 2.5 L "M54B25" I6, 184 hp (137 kW)
* 2001–2003 530i - 3.0 L "M54B30" I6, 225 hp (172 kW)
* 1998–2003 540i - 4.4 L "M62TUB44" V8, 282 hp (216 kW)
* 2000–2003 M5 - 5.0 L "S62" V8, 394 hp (298 kW)

This car has been widely praised in all aspects; many say it is the best BMW in the world.Fact|date=December 2007 Consumer Reports gave the 2001 530i its highest car rating ever. The diesel engines available in the European models provide great torque and smoothness with better economy. The M5 has been called "the ultimate in discreet speed" with 369 lbf·ft (500 N·m) of torque and a 0–60 mph time of 4.8 s. The only downside was its smallish cabin and tiny trunk space of 11.1 ft³ (314 L) - for a car of the 5 Series' size not to be able to fit a set of golf clubs was regarded as inexcusable.

The very first E39 BMW 5 Series rolled off the assembly line in February, 1995 [http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do?vin=&kind=P&series=E39&body=Lim&model=528i&zone=ECE&prod=19950200&arch=0|RealOEM.com] .

E60/E61 (2004-present)

Infobox Automobile generation
name = E60


production = 2004-present
assembly =
weight =
platform = BMW E60
wheelbase = 113.7 in (288.8 cm) (sedan)
113.6 in (288.5 cm) (wagon)
length = 190.7/190.6 in (484.4/484.1 cm) (2004-06 sedan)
191.1 in (485.4 cm) (2007-present sedan)
191.2 in (485.6 cm) (wagon)
layout = Front engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
width = 72.7 in (184.7 cm)
height = 57.8/58.3 in (146.8/148.1 cm) (2007-present sedan)
58 in (147 cm) (2004-06 sedan)
58.7 in (149.1 cm) (wagon)
fuel_economy =
body_style = 4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
engine = 2.0L 170 hp I43.0L 230 hp I6
3.0L Twin Turbo 300 hp I6
4.8L 360 hp V8
2.5L 184 hp I6
4.4L 325 hp V85.0L 500 hp V10
related = BMW X5
BMW M5
fuel_capacity =
transmission = 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
7-speed SMG
speed =:"See also BMW E60 for more information"

The BMW E60 is the current BMW 5 Series. Its Chris Bangle-designed styling and many of its advanced features received mixed reviews. The E60 represents a huge leap in technological advance over previous models.

It is available in both sedan and wagon versions and has the following models: [http://www.bmw.com/generic/com/en/products/automobiles/showroom/5series/sedan/index.html]
* 2006- 520d - 2.0 L (1995 cc) diesel I4, 120 kW (163 hp)
* 2003-2005 520i - 2.2 L (2171 cc) I6, 125 kW (170 hp)
* 2007- 520i - 2.0 L (1995 cc) I4, 125 kW (170 hp)
* 2004-2007 523i - 2.5 L (2497 cc) I6, 130 kW (177 hp)
* 2007- 523i - 2.5 L (2497 cc) I6, 140 kW (190 hp)
* 2004-2007 525i/xi - 2.5 L (2497 cc) I6, 160 kW (218 hp)
* 2007- 525i/xi - 3.0 L (2996 cc) I6, 160 kW (218 hp)
* 2004-2007 530i/xi - 3.0 L (2979 cc) I6, 190 kW (258 hp DIN)
* 2004-2007 530d/xd - 3.0 L (2993 cc) diesel I6, 175 kW (235 hp DIN)
* 2004- 535d - 3.0 L (2993 cc) diesel I6, 200 kW (272 hp DIN) and 413 ft·lbf (560 N·m) (compression ratio: 16.5:1)
* 2006- M5 - 5.0 L "S85" V10, 500 hp (373 kW)

In US:
* 2004-2005 525i - 2.5 L "M54B25" I6, 184 hp
* 2004-2005 530i - 3.0 L "M54B30" I6, 225 hp
* 2004-2005 545i - 4.4 L "N62B44" V8, 325 hp (245 kW)
* 2006-2007 525i/xi - 3.0 L "N52B30" I6, 215 hp
* 2006-2007 530i/xi - 3.0 L "N52B30" I6, 255 hp
* 2006- 550i - 4.8 L "N62B48" V8, 360 hp (270 kW)
* 2008- 528i/xi - 3.0 L "N52B30" I6, 230 hp (172 kW)
* 2008- 535i/xi - 3.0 L "N54B30" twin-turbo I6, 300 hp (224 kW)
* 2006- M5 - 5.0 L "S85" V10, 500 hp (373 kW)

Four-wheel drive is now an option on the 5 Series for the first time since the E34 in 1996. The "xDrive" system is shared with the X3 and X5. Models, following the company's naming scheme, will be the 528xi and 535xi.

Refreshed 5-Series update (January 2007)

The updated E60/E61 5-Series was unveiled on January 8, 2007. Updates include new front and rear bumpers, restyled front headlights and restyled taillights with LED technology. A refreshed interior is also presented featuring the new shifter from the new X5, and the addition of the new BMW Drive-By-Wire system.

The 2008 model, of the 520i, has a new engine: a 2.0 litres 4 cylinders instead of the R6 2.2 litres. High compression and new piezo injector technology keeps the performance on 170bhp/210 nm, but betters the fuel economy. BMW is considering bringing its diesel powered models to the United States in late 2008.

BMW also launched a new M5 Touring into their range, but this will not be introduced in the USA.

Awards

The E39 5 Series was on "Car and Driver" magazine's annual Ten Best list for six years straight, from its introduction in 1997 through 2002. It was also "Motor Trend"'s Import Car of the Year for 1997 and What Car? Executive Car of the Year 1997 through 2002. The E60 was named "Best New Luxury / Prestige Car" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards. Active Seat [http://www.bmw.com/generic/com/en/fascination/technology/technologyguide/index.html?content=http://www.bmw.com/generic/com/en/fascination/technology/technologyguide/content_reload.html?articleUrlStartactive_seatsarticleUrlEnd] continuous passive motion seating comfort technology recognized as one of the Best Inventions of 1998 by Popular Science magazine. Consumer Reports found the E39 5 series their best car tested in 2001-2002.

External links

* [http://www.bmw.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/mseries/overview.html Official M5 site]