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The world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan once again marks the epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper midrange segment. Through its sporting and elegant looks, driving dynamics typical of the brand, outstanding efficiency as well as innovative comfort and safety features, the sixth generation of BMW’s executive express convincingly reflects the supreme standard of the world’s most successful manufacturer
of premium cars throughout the entire process of development.Whatever questions you face during the course of your day: the new BMW 5 Series Sedan offers the answer. It is the perfect synthesis of sports performance, innovative technology and aesthetic design. The new High Precision Injection (HPI) system and the advanced diesel engines deliver more power from less fuel. New material and meticulous build quality let you redefine the meaning of traveling business class.

Aluminium doors reducing the weight of the car by 23 kg or 51 lb.Apart from the engine lid, the front side panels and the front spring supports on the body, the doors of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan are also made of aluminium. Indeed, the use of aluminium doors alone instead of conventional steel components serves to reduce the overall weight of the car by approximately 23 kg.With its particular moulding requirements, aluminium demands a far more sophisticated production process than, say, steel. A new structural concept developed by BMW nevertheless allows the use of aluminium in the proven shell plate structure, maintaining the design features typical of BMW also when using this extra-light material.Longest wheelbase in the segment for perfect proportions, harmonious axle load distribution, generous interior space
and maximum occupant safety.Wheelbase of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan measures 2,968 millimetres
or 116.9″, thus setting a new record in the upper midrange segment. This sets the starting point for the ideal proportions of the car crucial to both its looks as well as its driving characteristics and the high standard of occupant safety provided by the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. Short overhangs and a longer front section than on the former model, with the engine fitted further behind the front axle, provide weight distribution close to the ideal of 50:50
on all variants of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. At the same time the proportions offer optimum conditions for implementing the demanding
safety concept with maximum occupant safety as well as innovative features
serving to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision.The seating position has been further optimised over the former model both front and rear, with kneeroom on the rear seats of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan up by 13 millimetres or 0.5″. Luggage compartment capacity is 520 litres or 18.2 cubic feet, and the folding rear-seat backrest available as
an option provides greater flexibility in enlarging the car’s transport capacities. In addition to its 40:60 split, the rear-seat backrest also comes with through-loading and, as yet a further option, a ski-bag for additional convenience.Contoured sliding roof: more light and harmonious design.

The contoured sliding roof allows a precise flow of fresh air into the car
and bright light within the passenger compartment emphasising the sheer generosity of the ambience inside the car. The contoured sliding roof has been further optimised on the new 5 Series Sedan in terms of both size
and function compared with a conventional glass roof, the glass panel now measuring 60 cm/23.6″ in length and 92 cm/36.2″ in width, with an opening of 39 cm/15.4″.

A further highlight is the harmonious integration of the glass panel in the
outer skin of the car ensured by the contoured sweep at the front end of
the glass panel following the front edge of the roof.

Precise mechanical alignment ensures a highly accurate connection of
the front edge of the glass roof and the seal on the sliding roof also when the
roof is in vent position, preventing any unpleasant noise caused by air swirl.

The contoured sliding roof is moved to and fro by two electric drive motors, the control unit is integrated in the roof lining together with the buttons for
the car’s interior lights. The sliding roof liner integrated harmoniously into
the interior of the car, finally, also moves to and fro electrically.

Within the interior horizontal surfaces and exciting lines create a truly generous and harmonious ambience. The clear structure of the cockpit enhances the high level of driver orientation, while the stylish, modern design of the interior may be further refined by top-quality materials and tastefully composed colour combinations reflecting the individual
choice of the customer.

Mean body stiffness up 55 per cent.
  • Appropriate use of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel; doors, engine lid and spring supports made of aluminium.
  • Active engine lid for optimum pedestrian safety.

The exterior design of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan offers a perfect balance of aesthetic looks and sporting dynamics. The body structure, in turn, sets new standards in terms of solidity and intelligent lightweight construction,
use of the most appropriate materials serving to meet the greatest demands in passive safety and at the same time optimise the weight of the car in the interest of enhanced efficiency and driving dynamics.

A wide range of safety components interacting precisely with one another in
a carefully coordinated overall concept guarantees excellent occupant safety whenever a collision is unavoidable.

The safety concept of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan also incorporates fundamental structural and innovative technologies for optimising pedestrian safety on the road, thus adding reliable protection in all conceivable crash situations to the Sheer Driving Pleasure so characteristic of a BMW. Hence, the new BMW 5 Series naturally meets all requirements for achieving excellent results in all crash tests the world over.

The new BMW 5 Series Sedan comes with an extremely stiff passenger
cell, intelligent use of high-strength multi-phase steel and hot-moulded
ultra-high-strength steel giving the safety passenger cell maximum stiffness on relatively low weight. Compared with the former model, mean stiffness
of the body structure is up by approximately 55 per cent in the interest of optimum passive safety and as the foundation for excellent driving dynamics.

The lightweight quality rating, that is torsional stiffness as a function of
the car’s footprint and overall weight, is also absolutely outstanding.

The new BMW 5 Series will enter the Middle East market with one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder petrol engines. The top model is the BMW 550i powered by a V8 with BMW TwinPower Turbo featuring High Precision Injection (407 hp).The straight-six with BMW TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC in the BMW 535i delivers maximum output of 306 hp; while the two straight-six power units featuring High Precision Injection and lean-burn operation develop 258 hp in the BMW 528i and, respectively, 204 hp in the BMW 523i.The new BMW 5 Series is a class leader in emissions reduction.  It has been designed around BMW’s successful Efficient Dynamics strategy encompassing many technology innovations to minimize fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while maximizing power and dynamic performance.Some of the wide range of sophisticated driving and comfort features offered in the new BMW 5 Series include Dynamic Drive Control with three modes: comfort, normal, sport and sport +;  Comfort Start; Head-Up Display;   Multi-Channel Audio System, Rear Seat Entertainment;  Four-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning and BMW iDrive control.BMW ConnectedDrive also offers a unique range of driver-assist technology functions for enhanced comfort and safety. For the first time the new BMW 5 Series comes with a Parking Assistant, an optional feature that facilitates the process of parking; Active Cruise Control , Surround View and Rear View Camera,  Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Warning and BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition.

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