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Learn about the history, models and features of the BMW 5 Series, an executive car manufactured since 1972. The article covers the sedan, wagon and fastback body styles, the M5 performance models, and the engine and technology innovations of each generation.
- BMW 5 Series (G30)
The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the...
- BMW 5 Series (E60)
The fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series executive cars...
- BMW 5 Series (F10)
The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the BMW...
- BMW M5
The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, was...
- BMW 5 Series (E28)
The BMW E28 is the second generation of BMW 5 Series...
- BMW 5 Series (E34)
BMW 5 Series (E39) Interior. The BMW E34 is the third...
- BMW 5 Series (E39)
The BMW E39 is the fourth generation of the BMW 5 Series...
- BMW 5 Series (E12)
The BMW E12 is the first generation of 5 Series executive...
- BMW 5 Series (G30)
The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of sedan, wagon, fastback and long-wheelbase sedan models produced from 2010 to 2017. Learn about the development, body styles, engines, equipment, safety and marketing of the F10 5 Series.
- Development and Launch
- Body Styles
- Specifications
- Equipment
- Special Models
- Facelift
- Production
- Safety
- Awards
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The BMW Head of Design during the development of the G30 was Karim Habib.Interior design was led by Daniel Mayerle. The 5 Series saloon was unveiled on 12 October 2016 before making its public debut in January 2017 at the North American International Auto Show(NAIAS) in Detroit. BMW created The Escape, a short action film featuring a 540i M Sport, ...
G30 sedan (M Sport)G30 sedan (M Sport)G31 wagonG38 long-wheelbase sedanPlatform
The G30 5 Series utilises BMW's modular Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform first introduced in the 7 Series (G11). The 5 Series' chassis is made from a mixture of different grades of steel and aluminium. The kerb weight ranges from 1,605–1,989 kg (3,538–4,385 lb), depending on specification.[citation needed] Much of the 5 Series' body panels are constructed of aluminium, including the bonnet, boot lid, roof and doors.
Suspension and steering
The 5 Series uses double-wishbone front suspension and 5-link rear suspension while Touring models feature self-levelling rear air suspension.Active anti-roll bars (named "Dynamic Drive") are optional equipment. All versions of the 5 Series use rack and pinion steering with electric power assistance."Integral Active Steering" is an option on some models; and combines electromechanical four-wheel steering and a variable-ratio steering rack.
Powertrain
The 5 Series is offered with a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. It is also offered as a plug-in hybrid. Up until 2018, 520d models were fitted as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission is optional.All other models, including the 520d xDrive, are exclusively available with the ZF automatic transmission. BMW's xDriveall-wheel drive system is optional on some base models and is standard fitment on top-of-the-line models.
Compared with its F10 predecessor, the G30 includes an updated BMW iDrive system with a higher resolution 10.25-inch display, a new heads-up display that covers 70% more area as well as selective anti-dazzle high beam headlights with a range of up to 500 metres. The 5 Series is also available with gesture control, new multi-contour massage seats, a...
530e iPerformance
The 530e iPerformance is a plug-in hybrid variant of the 5 Series sedan. It uses a 135 kW (181 hp) turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four engine, in conjunction with a 83 kW (111 hp) electric motor, to return a combined output of 185 kW (248 hp) and 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) or 218kW (292 hp) and 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) for the LCI model. At launch, the 530e had a claimed all-electric range of 50 km (31 mi) under the New European Driving Cycle. The US EPA estimated all-electric range was 16 miles (26 km)....
545e xDrive
In December 2020, for the 2021 model year, BMW released the 545e xDrive, a more powerful plug-in variant. As opposed to the turbocharged inline-four engine in the 530e, the 545e xDrive uses a more powerful turbocharged inline-six engine paired with an electric motor. Total power output is 290 kW / 394 hp and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Like the 530e, it uses a 12.0 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.Preordered 545e models come without the hybrid blue inserts for the BMW logos...
M5
The M5, based on the 5 Series (known internally as F90) was announced on 21 August 2017 alongside the Need for Speed Payback video game followed by a public reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017. The car utilizes a 4.4-litre V8 engine rated at 441 kW (591 hp) and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) of torque, and is the first M5 to feature an automatic gearbox as the sole transmission option, and an all-wheel drive system that can switch between rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive mode. The M5...
The G30 5 Series underwent a facelift and reveal in May 2020 (also called Life Cycle Impulse) in BMW Driving Center, South Korea. It was planned to be revealed at the 2020 Busan Motor Show, but was delayed due to its cancellation for the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea. Exterior changes include redesigned front and rear bumper along with new headl...
Production of the G30 occurs at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany, and began in November 2016. All 5 Series long-wheelbase production takes place at BMW Brilliance'sfactory in the Dadong district of Shenyang, China. In addition, from March 2017, contract manufacturer Magna Steyrbegan building 5 Series saloons at its factory in Graz, Austria...
Euro NCAP
The 2017 5 Series received five stars overall in its Euro NCAPtest.
IIHS
The G30 5 Series is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) "Top Safety Pick+" for 2017. The Top Safety Pick+ designation is awarded to cars with 'good' IIHS ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests; 'acceptable' or 'good' headlights; and for having an option for a front crash prevention system with an 'advanced' or 'superior' rating.
2017 What Car?'s 'Car of the Year' and 'Best Luxury Car'.2017 iF product design'Automobiles/Product Gold Award'2017 AutoExpressExecutive Car of the Year2017 EyesOnDesign Award for Best Designed User ExperienceThe seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the G30 sedan and G31 wagon executive cars. Learn about their development, launch, body styles, specifications, powertrain, and history.
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- BMW introduced the first-generation 5 Series, known as the E12, in 1972, but it didn't come to the United States until 1975, when the 530i replaced the bigger four-door Bavaria.
- The second-generation (E28) 5 Series came to the U.S. for 1982 as the 528e. From the outside it looked a lot like the E12, though only the roof panel and door skins were shared and the new design greatly improved aerodynamics.
- The third-generation E34 model arrived for the 1989 model year, styled in the vein of the E32 7 Series, introduced the previous year.
- Technically, there were no U.S.- market 5 Series cars for 1996—dealerships continued selling 1995 models until spring when the E39 5 Series appeared (in sedan form only) as a 1997 model.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Feb 6, 2017 · Learn about the F10, the most successful 5 Series ever built, which debuted in 2009 and shares a platform with the 7 Series. See the pros and cons of its design, interior, technology and ride quality in this video.
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