The first BMW M5 Touring was spoted in the UK parked up in the Cotswolds market town of Bicester. Is the first time when someone spoted the M5 in the metal.
Powered by the same normally aspirated 5.0-litre V-10 cylinder engine as its Saloon counterpart, the new M5 Touring redlines at 8,250rpm. 507hp and 520Nm of torque propel the car from zero to 62mph in 4.8 seconds (only 0.1 seconds slower than the Saloon). Without the 155mph electronic limiter the new M5 Touring would be capable of (...)
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BMW will bring the X5 3.0d with its 3.0 liter direct injection diesel engine in USA by mid-2008. Also, the 5-series diesel will arrive in the US showrooms by 2009. Both 530d and 535d, that will be available in USA will have a inline 6-cylinder engines.
The BMW 530d does 0-60mph in 6.8 seconds with a fuel economy of 42.2 mpg. The BMW 535d, on the other hand, does 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds and has a fuel economy of 35.2 (...)
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Altough BMW has just reveal the 2008 5-series, they are planing major facelift for the 5-series in 2010. The 6th generation 5-series will be codenamed F10 and will have active rear suspension kinematics capable of coping with higher g-forces, stability-enhancing active yaw control and the next-generation electronic damper control (EDC) which acts on each wheel individually. Active steering and Dynamic Drive (adjustable anti-roll bars) are familiar options.
The 5-Series will be powered by a (...)
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BMW will present at Geneva Motor Show the M5 Touring, that was unveiled a few days ago. The model will compete with models like Audi S6 Avant and
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG wagon. But again, BMW has announced that they won’t bring the limited-production model into the States. It’s not the first time the U.S. market has been snubbed: Back in 1992,
BMW produced limited numbers of the E34 M5 wagon, but none for the U.S.
The M5 Touring is powered by a 5.0-liter V10 engine used in the (..
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BMW has announced details of the revised 5 Series Saloon and Touring range, topped off by the new BMW M5 Touring. From its launch in 2003, the E60 5 Series delivered year-on-year sales records and received numerous accolades. The new 5 Series is set to build on that success with more performance, efficiency, practicality and owner appeal. Offering new engine technology to increase performance yet improve economy by up to 25 per cent, and class-leading comfort-focused equipment such as Lane Departure Warning System, the new 5 Series is set to remain the benchmark Executive car.
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Autoblog.nl published the first images of the BMW 5-Series facelift. The new 5-series will go on sale in September 2007.
The 535d (diesel) is going to be powered by the same engine as the current 525d, just that the output will be increased from 200 hp to 286 hp. The 530i will have an output of 272 hp and the 523i 190 hp.
For the US market the 535i will be powered by a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 engine. The 520d will be powered by a V8 engine and the 520i will be powered by a 2.0 liter V4 (...)
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The 2007 BMW 5 Series was named the winner of the Luxury vehicle category in the Kelley Blue Book 2007 "Best Resale Value Awards." The 2007 5 Series was also named as an Overall Top 10 leader in projected resale value.
This is the second time that the 5 Series has won the Luxury vehicle and Overall Top 10 awards, having been named in both categories in the 2005 awards as well. With these latest honors, BMW has garnered a total of ten Best Resale Value awards since Kelly Blue Book (...)
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HAMANN, the car refiner from Laupheim, is now expanding its product range for the BMW 5-Series E60/61 with attachments for vehicles with the M aerodynamics package. Besides the aerodynamics components, HAMANN also offers other conversion measures. Diesel drivers can expect major performance increases. Up to 350 HP is possible!
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Race hood
Vorsteiner’s vented race hood serves both form and function. It will add an aggressive aesthetic to your E60 Sedan, and will help cool the engine, allowing power-robbing heat to escape.
Features
Aggressive power bulge and dual vents Available in DVWP, Single Sided, or Double Sided Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber is available in many colors Can be ordered with open or closed vents Top quality craftsmanship OEM Fitment Unrivaled style and appeal (...)
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Evosport have announced that they’re going to be offering Vorsteiner bonnet conversions for the E60 BMW M5. Designed at a level which shows no compromises, Vorsteiner has revolutionized the aftermarket aerodynamics performance market with our uncompromising attention to detail & forward thinking styling concepts.
For instance Vorsteiner carbon products offers the industry leading dry carbon vacuum technology that is also commonly used for building lightweight & strong body panels (...)
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