BMW: 5-Series News
03-25-2010, 02:59 PM
#1361
Senior Moderator
03-25-2010, 02:59 PM
#1362
Senior Moderator
If I drank 9 Coronas, I'm sure all cars would look like Zondas to me. 
03-25-2010, 03:33 PM
#1363
Senior Moderator
We get your point Yumcha
Test of the 535, damn that automatic shifts fast!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC44-ZH6k5g
Test of the 535, damn that automatic shifts fast!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC44-ZH6k5g
03-25-2010, 03:34 PM
#1364
Senior Moderator
^ Okay. 
So, I know you're going to get this for the First Lady Sellout.
So, I know you're going to get this for the First Lady Sellout.
03-25-2010, 05:27 PM
#1365
Pro
I suppose there are cars that just aren't photogenic and look better in person (i.e. best example I have for reference are Acura's latest models like the ZDX and TL)...
But, anyhow...what I'm not getting here is what's the point of the GT with the Touring and possibly M version to follow?
But, anyhow...what I'm not getting here is what's the point of the GT with the Touring and possibly M version to follow?
It's interesting that it's categorized as a car, not SUV/CUV (see fueleconomy.gov). So submit to the same standards.
BMW should bring the wagon over - especially the 528i version. Otherwise people will just get the X5.
03-25-2010, 05:28 PM
#1366
Senior Moderator
^ Alrighty...so, if you want to sit "higher" in the GT, what's the purpose of the X3...? Or heck, the X6...?
The GT is effectively a crossover, right? Isn't the X6 supposed to fill that segment...?
The GT is effectively a crossover, right? Isn't the X6 supposed to fill that segment...?
03-25-2010, 10:02 PM
#1368
man prices just keep going up. it was only a few years ago that a mid-luxury car started at like 42-45k. Now it's 50K+ for a friggin 5series
03-26-2010, 11:35 AM
#1370
Race Director
03-26-2010, 05:29 PM
#1372
Senior Moderator
03-29-2010, 09:30 AM
#1373
Senior Moderator
03-30-2010, 08:42 PM
#1374
Senior Moderator
You need to see the GT in person. The materials and build quality are fantastic. You can tell BMW spent the money on the body panel fabrication (just like the X6).
BUT ... It's a fucking hatchback ... And I like hatchbacks but I don't like people who buy a hatchback and then say it's some sort of hipsterdoofus alternative lifestyle vehicle for DINKs and women with little white dogs.
BUT ... It's a fucking hatchback ... And I like hatchbacks but I don't like people who buy a hatchback and then say it's some sort of hipsterdoofus alternative lifestyle vehicle for DINKs and women with little white dogs.
It's not bad in person. Definitely way better looking than what is in the pics.
04-01-2010, 01:56 PM
#1375
BMW officials told us today that the EPA numbers are in for the 2011 5 Series — and they’re not too shabby. The 535i will get an EPA-certified 20/29 mpg city/highway with an automatic transmission. That’s a full 3 mpg better than the outgoing 535i, and it vaults the car to the front of its class for fuel efficiency. Not bad for a car that’s slightly larger and weighs some 100 pounds more than its predecessor.
Credit the new eight-speed automatic as well as the single-turbo Valvetronic six-cylinder, which replaces the twin-turbo six-cylinder on the last 535i yet makes the same 300 horsepower and 300 pounds-feet torque. Spokesman Matt Russell said the new 535i hits 60 mph in less than 6 seconds, which is “almost identical” with the outgoing 535i.
The 550i uses the 400-hp, twin-turbo V-8 of X6 and 750i vintage; Russell said it will reach 60 mph in about 5 seconds flat, with EPA gas mileage pegged at 17/25 mpg. That puts it 2 mpg ahead of today’s normally aspirated 550i.
Credit the new eight-speed automatic as well as the single-turbo Valvetronic six-cylinder, which replaces the twin-turbo six-cylinder on the last 535i yet makes the same 300 horsepower and 300 pounds-feet torque. Spokesman Matt Russell said the new 535i hits 60 mph in less than 6 seconds, which is “almost identical” with the outgoing 535i.
The 550i uses the 400-hp, twin-turbo V-8 of X6 and 750i vintage; Russell said it will reach 60 mph in about 5 seconds flat, with EPA gas mileage pegged at 17/25 mpg. That puts it 2 mpg ahead of today’s normally aspirated 550i.
Just for comparison, the base (FWD) TL gets 18/26 and makes 280hp.
04-04-2010, 10:26 AM
#1376
Punk Rocker
New M5 render...
If it looks like this then 
Originally Posted by Carscoop
A member of the F10 bimmer forums has put his photoshop talents to good use creating a series of realistic renderings of the upcoming 2012 (or 2011, depending on which side of the Atlantic you're on) BMW M5 Saloon.
Due to arrive in 2011, the Bavarian automaker's new high-performance super saloon will be powered by a downsized, 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that was first used on the X5M and X6M.
In those two models, the V8 produces 555HP at 6,000 rpm and 680Nm or 501-lbs/ft of peak torque. However, it has been suggested that BMW's M division may further tweak the twin-turbo engine boosting output closer to the 600HP mark.
Via: F10 Forums (by Alpine325ci)
A member of the F10 bimmer forums has put his photoshop talents to good use creating a series of realistic renderings of the upcoming 2012 (or 2011, depending on which side of the Atlantic you're on) BMW M5 Saloon.
Due to arrive in 2011, the Bavarian automaker's new high-performance super saloon will be powered by a downsized, 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that was first used on the X5M and X6M.
In those two models, the V8 produces 555HP at 6,000 rpm and 680Nm or 501-lbs/ft of peak torque. However, it has been suggested that BMW's M division may further tweak the twin-turbo engine boosting output closer to the 600HP mark.
Via: F10 Forums (by Alpine325ci)
04-04-2010, 11:31 AM
#1377
Safety Car
PERFECT. the M genetics translate perfectly into BMWs new direction...unlike that last gen, which now looks even further out of place int he historical line-up.
love the chrome trim detail around the CF panels. this interior (and the z4 interior) are fantastic.
love the chrome trim detail around the CF panels. this interior (and the z4 interior) are fantastic.
04-04-2010, 03:02 PM
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Interesting eye lids and the 16x9 Nav Screen.
04-04-2010, 03:43 PM
#1381
Aside from the wheels, that thing is hot. Huge improvement over the E60
04-05-2010, 01:35 AM
#1386
Suzuka Master
the official version is similar.
04-07-2010, 01:44 PM
#1387
Senior Moderator
http://fwd.five.tv/cars/executive/bmw-5-series-2
Enjoy !
Rest of article... http://fwd.five.tv/cars/executive/bmw-5-series-2
Enjoy !
Rest of article... http://fwd.five.tv/cars/executive/bmw-5-series-2
04-09-2010, 01:16 AM
#1389
Burning Brakes
The M5 is my dream car! It will be the only car to replace my TL. Either that or an Audi S8.But the M5 is for sure my first choice.
04-09-2010, 02:24 AM
#1390
Damn it, I'll be damned if my next car isn't white with a black/red interior.
Narrows it down pretty well I think
it'll be a while though.... can't tell yet!
Narrows it down pretty well I think
it'll be a while though.... can't tell yet!
04-09-2010, 07:05 AM
#1391
Senior Moderator
That interior is a little loud.
04-09-2010, 05:39 PM
#1395
Chloe @ 17mo
Perhaps if you were comparing swimming the English Channel, to navigating across a high flowing freeway while cars are exploding around you, and you're in a wheelchair.
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04-10-2010, 10:03 AM
#1396
I have seen the first BMW 5 series on the road today, a 530d... what an ugly car it is.
something between the - beautiful - 7series and the - devastating ugly - 3series...
something between the - beautiful - 7series and the - devastating ugly - 3series...
04-10-2010, 04:55 PM
#1398
04-10-2010, 06:12 PM
#1399
I saw the new 5 as well and that rear end is a huge letdown 
The side just looks like a 3 series, and the front is somewhat decent. BMW used to be my favorite car company but man...that has changed a lot with their current line-up. =(
The side just looks like a 3 series, and the front is somewhat decent. BMW used to be my favorite car company but man...that has changed a lot with their current line-up. =(