Many great cars have died or have been delayed due to the slowing economy, but just to prove that there is no God when it comes to cars, BMW's head-scratching PAS is still on an uninterrupted track for a spring of 2009 premier.

The PAS (Progressive Activity Sedan) is supposed to mix the elements of a sedan, wagon and mini-van, which means two out of the three elements are cars that most people are usually forced to drive. It's also rumored that this car that deifies a real identity will at least come with some good engines. There should be a range of ten powerplants over the international line starting with a 2.5-liter 218 horsepower six cylinder engine and topping out at with a 408 hp twin-turbo V8.

We've even tried giving this car a cool name like P6, but now CAR is reporting that the PAS will instead directly tarnish the 5-Series image. BMW's wagon-like SUV will be given a 5-Series badge with an additional title (just like a 5-Series wagon is called a 5-Series Touring.) In fact the design of the PAS should be a good indication of the redesign of the 2010 5-Series.

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