BMW 5 Series (F10) 2009-

 

 

 

 

Styling

 

It was designed by Jacek Fröhlich from November 2005 to December 2006, with a more prominent upright split kidney grille and the absence of the "Bangle butt" rear-end styling of its E60 predecessor. Externally, the car is a more traditional BMWesque design; a far more sober effort after the highly controversial E60. Although it bears some resemblance to the E60 with the wide kidney grilles and a very pronounced Hofmeister kink, the creases in the bonnet and just underneath the door are clearly related to the E39 and other earlier 5 series models. Inside marks the return of the centre console being clearly angled towards the driver, another marked change from its immediate predecessor which was noted for its non traditional BMW design. However, opinion is divided, as a reviewer described the F10 as too bland and conservative, compared to the E60 predecessor, as well too much resemblance to the E90 3-Series.

Manufacturer  BMW

Production  2009–present

Model years  2010-present

Assembly  Dingolfing, Germany

Cairo, Egypt

Toluca, Mexico

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Chennai, India

Jakarta, Indonesia (Gaya Motor)

Predecessor  BMW E60

Body style  4-door saloon

5-door station wagon

Layout  Front engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive

Engine  2.0L TwinPower Turbo 240 PS/260 lb-ft I4

2.0L 177 PS/170 lb-ft I4

2.5L 204 PS/199 lb-ft I6

3.0L 258 PS/228 lb-ft I6

3.0L 272 PS/228 lb-ft I6

3.0L TwinPower Turbo 306 PS/295 lb-ft I6

4.4L Twin Turbo 408 PS/443 lb-ft V8

4.4L Twin Turbo 568 PS/500 lb-ft V8

2.0L Diesel 184 PS/280 lb-ft I4

3.0L Diesel 204 PS/332 lb-ft I6

3.0L Diesel 214 PS/332 lb-ft I6

3.0L Diesel 245 PS/398 lb-ft I6

3.0L Diesel 258 PS/412 lb-ft I6

3.0L Diesel 300 PS/442 lb-ft I6

3.0L Diesel 313 PS/464 lb-ft I6

3.0L Diesel 381 PS/546 lb-ft I6

Transmission  6-speed manual

8-speed automatic

Wheelbase  2,968 mm (116.9 in)

Length  4,899–4,907 mm (192.9–193.2 in) (2011- sedan)

Width  1,860 mm (73.2 in)

Height  1,462–1,464 mm (57.6–57.6 in) (2011-present saloon)

Curb weight  unladen, to DIN/EU: 1625-1830 kg/1700-1905 kg

Related  BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

In May 2009, BMW released the official pictures of its production model 5-Series Gran Turismo, which is considered a coupé-like crossover vehicle or station wagon - a blend of different typical body styles. BMW advertises the new 5-Series GT as "The First of its Kind". The 5-Series GT is powered by a single-turbo diesel straight-6 producing 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp), by a single-turbo straight-6 producing 306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) and a twin-turbo V8 producing 408 PS (300 kW; 402 hp); the latter will give the car a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 seconds. The car receives ZF's new 8-speed serial automatic transmission, along with a new Brake Energy Regeneration system.

 

BMW has suggested that the new 5-Series GT would replace the 5-Series Touring (wagon) in their North American lineup, due to slow sales of the E61 Touring in the United States, with only 400 sold in 2009. In that country, more M5s and Z8s have been sold than the 535i and 540i wagons, respectively. BMW is targeting annual sales of 4000 to 8000 5 Series GTs.

 

The F07 Gran Turismo shares the same F01 7 Series-derived platform, powertrain, mechanical package, and dashboard with the F10. However the F07's fascia has different headlights and bumper, with a larger split-kidney grille similar to that of the F01 7 Series. The F07 also has a taller height resulting in a higher center of gravity, its longer length allows for more rear legroom, the rear passenger accommodation has optional "Executive" bucket seats for two instead of the three-seat bench, and it weighs 400 pounds (180 kg) more than the F10. The F07 also features frame-less doors and a double-pane liftgate truck.

 

The F07 was released before the rest of the next-generation 5-Series lineup. In Canada and the United States, for first half of 2010, the Gran Turismo was sold alongside the outgoing E60 5-Series, until the rollout of the F10 in June 2010.

Engines