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One of the brightest events of 2010 was the appearance of the next generation of the BMW of the 5th series. These cars will go to Russian car dealerships in March. Thanks to the sports and elegant appearance, typical for the brand, dynamics, improved efficiency, as well as innovative functions of ensuring comfort and safety, the sixth generation of the BMW 5th series personifies the highest quality standards of one of the most successful world prize-class car manufacturers.
Due to the longest wheelbase in its class, elongated smooth hood, short rear and front checks, graceful, resembling the outlines of the roof line, the new BMW sedan differs favorably with competitors. The aesthetic appearance of the machine is provided with perfectly sustained proportions. Typical designer solutions are implemented in a slightly inclined forward radiator grille, made in the form of nostrils, a stylish and elegant lateral part, as well as the muscular feed of the model.
Innovative technologies used in the development of power units and suspensions of the BMW of the 5th series made it possible to combine sports qualities with even greater comfort in motion. At the same time, the Dynamic Driving Control optional system provides the driver with the opportunity to configure the suspension in accordance with his personal preferences. The new sedan can be equipped with an integrated active steering control of the BMW, as well as the Adaptive Drive system, which includes a dynamic control system for shock absorbers and a dynamic stability control system.
A line of engines has been prepared for the car, including one 8-cylinder, three 6-cylinder gasoline engines, as well as two 6-cylinder diesel units. The list is completed by a 4-cylinder turbodiesel with an aluminum cylinder unit and a direct-rat direct injection system. This engine is 135 kW/184 hp Makes the BMW 520D, equipped with the Auto Start Stop system, the most effective car in its class. The average fuel consumption in the Euro-5 test cycle is only 5 l/100 km.
The top model of the BMW 550i line received an 8-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and a high-precision injection system. The maximum power that the power unit develops is 300 kW/407 hp.
A in-line 6-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, high-precision injection and Valvetronic system of the new BMW 535i produces 225 kW/306 hp. Two other in-line 6-cylinder engines with high-precision injection and clean combustion of the working mixture have a capacity of 190 kW/258 hp. (BMW 528i) and 150 kW/204 hp (BMW 523i).
The diesel 6-cylinder in-line power units of the most modern structure endow the BMW 530d with a maximum capacity of 180 kW/245 hp, and the BMW 525D is no less striking 150 kW/204 hp. BMW 530D in combination with the BMW Blueperformance optional system corresponds to Euro-6 toxicity standards. All versions of the new BMW sedan of the 5th series are fully consistent with the requirements of the European Standard Euro-5.
For any modification of the BMW 5th series sedan, a new 8-speed automatic transmission is available as the option. And for the BMW 550i, this highly effective transmission is a basic equipment, as well as the new EPS steering electric power steering, which is installed on all models. Depending on the execution of a specific version, the cars in serially equipped with technological innovations created within the framework of BMW
Efficentdynamics. Increasing efficiency is facilitated by technologies such as the recruiting system of braking energy, the indicator of the gear moment, active air ducts and the control system according to the needs of hinged units. In addition, a rational lightweight design of doors, hood and suspension elements made of aluminum also makes a significant contribution to the achievement of outstanding comfort and dynamism. The driver assistance systems, for the first time proposed within the framework of the BMW ConnectedDrive concept, include a system for parking assistance, a circular review system, a system of preventing a collision with emergency braking function, active cruise control with a Stop & Go function, as well as a new speed limiter. As additional equipment, a system of assistance in restructuring is proposed, a marking system, a speed limiter indicator, a projection display, a BMW night vision system with the ability to recognize individual pedestrians and a rear view camera.
The new model is based on the innovative concept of car architecture, also used for BMW sedans 7th luxury class. The manufacture of BMW sedans of the 5th and 7th episodes at one factory of the company in dingolfing with the widespread use of the same components provides high effectiveness of production processes, as well as excellent quality that meets the most stringent market requirements.
The basic value of the BMW 523i, equipped with gasoline 6. Cylinder engine with a volume of 2.5 liters with direct injection technology, will be 2,050,000 rubles. Starting priceBMW 535i 2 250 000 rub. BMW 530D with a diesel engine that meets Euro-4 standards, in Russia will cost from 2,150,000 rubles.
