BMW 5 Series#E60/E61 (2003–2010)
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = BMW 5 Series
| image = BMW G60 520i 1X7A2443.jpg
| manufacturer = BMW
| production = 1972–present
| class = Executive car (E)
| body_style = 4-door sedan
5-door wagon
5-door fastback (F07)
| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive)
| predecessor = BMW New Class
}}
The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured and marketed by BMW since 1972. It is the successor to the BMW New Class sedans and is currently in its eighth generation. The car is sold as either a sedan or, since 1991, a station wagon (marketed as "Touring"). A 5-door fastback (marketed as "Gran Turismo") was sold between 2009 and 2017. Each successive generation has been given an internal G-code designation since 2017. Previously, a F-code designation was used between 2010 and 2016, while an E-code designation was used between 1972 and 2010. These are used to distinguish each model and generation from each other.
The first generation of the 5 Series was powered by naturally aspirated four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines.{{Cite web |last=Nyambura |first=Brian |date=2024-05-22 |title=Every BMW Model Powered By The N52 Engine |url=https://www.slashgear.com/1585557/n52-engine-every-bmw-model-powered/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=SlashGear |language=en-US}} Following generations have been powered by four-cylinder, six-cylinder, V8 and V10 engines that are either naturally aspirated or turbocharged. Since 1982, diesel engines have been included in the 5 Series range.
The 5 Series is BMW's second-best-selling model after the 3 Series.{{cite news|title=2011 BMW 535i: Everything you want, except fun |url=http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil29-2010jan29,0,3053544.column |work=The Los Angeles Times |access-date=18 December 2010 |date=January 29, 2010 |first=Dan |last=Neil |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201120818/http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil29-2010jan29%2C0%2C3053544.column |archive-date=1 December 2010 |url-status=live }} On 29 January 2008, the 5 millionth 5 Series was manufactured, a 530d sedan in Carbon Black Metallic.{{cite web|last=Joseph |first=Noah |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/30/bmw-rolls-out-5-millionth-5-series/ |title=BMW rolls out 5 millionth 5-Series — Autoblog |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2008-01-30 |access-date=2009-11-23}} It is BMW’s oldest nameplate still in production and the first model line to use "Series" in the name, debuting the three-digit model naming convention still used today.{{cite web|title=BMW 5 series galleries and specs|url=https://bimmerin.net/b5.php|website=www.bimmerin.net|access-date=13 September 2020}} Since the E28, all generations of 5 Series have included an "M" model, called the BMW M5.
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First generation (E12; 1972)
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The E12 is the first generation of 5 Series, and was manufactured for model years 1972–1981. It replaced the New Class sedans and was produced in the sedan body style. The initial models were powered by four-cylinder engines, with a six-cylinder engine introduced a year later.
There was no M5 model for the E12, however the E12 M535i is considered the predecessor to the M5.{{cite web |title=Watch BMW look back at the M5's predecessor [BMW commercial] |url=http://autoweek.com/article/classic-cars/watch-bmw-looks-back-predecessor-m5 |website=www.autoweek.com |date=16 January 2015 |editor-first= Jay |editor-last= Ramey |access-date= 19 August 2017}}{{cite web|title=The Seven Best BMW 5-Series of All Time|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g6870/seven-of-the-best-bmw-5/?slide=4|website=www.roadandtrack.com| date=9 November 2016 |access-date=19 August 2017}}
The E12 was replaced by the E28 in 1981, with South African production continuing until September 1985. The later South African models received the E28's interior; this model is called the E12/8.{{cite web | url = http://e12.de/palette/za/02a60l30.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220815130951/http://e12.de/palette/za/02a60l30.htm | archive-date = 2022-08-15 | title = BMW South Africa | work = www.e12.de | first = Ulrich | last = Thieme }}
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Second generation (E28; 1981)
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The E28 is the second generation of 5 Series, manufactured for model years 1981-1988 as a sedan. It was initially offered with petrol four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines.
In 1983, a diesel engine became available for the first time in a 5 Series. The E28 was the first 5 Series with the centre console angled towards the driver and the option of anti-lock brakes (ABS).{{cite web|title=The BMW 5 Series History. The 2nd Generation (E28)|url=https://youtube.com/XgCtQVQ26VM?t=18s|website=www.youtube.com/BMW|access-date=27 January 2017}}
The E28 M5 began a line of M5 high performance models that has continued through every generation since. It was powered by the S38B35 and the M88/3 six-cylinder engines.
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Third generation (E34; 1988)
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The E34 is the third generation of the 5 Series, manufactured for model years 1988–1996. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the range expanded in 1990 to include the "Touring" wagon/estate body style.
The E34 was the first 5 Series to be available with the wagon body style, all-wheel drive and V8 engines. It also saw the introduction of stability control (ASC), traction control (ASC+T), a 6-speed manual transmission and adjustable damping (EDC) to the 5 Series range.
Nine different engine families were used over its lifetime, consisting of four-cylinder, six-cylinder and V8 petrol engines, and six-cylinder diesel engines.
The E34 M5 is powered by the S38 six-cylinder engine and was produced in sedan and wagon body styles.
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Fourth generation (E39; 1995)
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The E39 is the fourth generation of 5 Series, which was manufactured for model years 1995–2004. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the wagon/estate body style (marketed as "Touring") introduced in 1996.
The E39 was the first 5 Series to use aluminium components in the front suspension. The proportion of chassis components using aluminium significantly increased for the E39,{{cite web|title=BMW Classic - Recherche-Client|url=https://bmw-grouparchiv.de/research/detail/index.xhtml?id=3194484|website=bmw-grouparchiv.de|access-date=14 January 2017}} in order to reduce weight. It was also the first 5 Series where a four-cylinder diesel engine was available.
V8 models used recirculating ball steering (as per previous 5 Series generations), however rack and pinion steering was used for the first time, in the four-cylinder and six-cylinder models. Unlike its E34 predecessor and E60 successor, the E39 was not available with all-wheel drive.
The E39 M5 sedan was introduced in 1998, powered by the 4.9-litre S62 V8 engine.
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Fifth generation (E60/E61; 2003)
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The E60/E61 is the fifth generation of the 5 Series, which was sold from 2003 to 2010. The body styles of the range are:
- 4-door sedan/saloon (E60 model code)
- 5-door estate/wagon (E61 model code, marketed as "Touring")
The E60 generation introduced various electronic features to the 5 Series, including iDrive, head-up display, active cruise control, active steering and voice control. The E60 also was the first 5 Series available with a turbocharged petrol engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission and regenerative braking. New safety features for the E60 included adaptive headlights, night vision, active headrests, Lane Departure Warning, and high intensity emergency brake lights. Unlike the three previous generations of 5 Series{{cite web|title=2006 BMW M5 & M6|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-comparison-tests/reviews/a11593/2006-bmw-m5-m6/|website=www.roadandtrack.com|accessdate=27 January 2017|language=en|date=19 January 2006}}{{cite web|title=BMW 535i|url=http://www.motoring.com.au/bmw-535i-21279/|website=motoring.com.au|accessdate=27 January 2017|date=30 August 2010}} and the F10 successor,{{cite web|title=BMW Talks About Its Most Successful 5-Series Ever, The F10|url=http://www.carscoops.com/2017/02/bmw-talks-about-its-most-successful-5.html|website=www.carscoops.com|accessdate=15 March 2017}} the E60/E61 centre console is not angled towards the driver.
The E60/E61 M5 was released in 2005 and was powered by the S85 V10 engine. It was sold in the sedan and wagon body styles, with most cars using a 7-speed automated manual transmission ("SMG III"). However, in the North American Markets, there was the option to buy the BMW M5 in a manual version.
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Sixth generation (F10/F11/F07/F18; 2010)
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The BMW F10/F11/F07/F18 is the sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series, which was manufactured for model years 2010–2017.{{cite web|title=5'F11 LCI model selection|url=http://www.realoem.com/bmw/en/select?product=P&archive=0&series=F11N&body=tou&model=520i|website=www.realoem.com|access-date=16 December 2017}}{{cite web|author=Graeme Fletcher |title=New 2011 BMW 5 Series gets bigger, better looking |url=http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/posteddriving/archive/2009/11/23/new-2011-bmw-5-series-will-debut-next-spring.aspx |publisher=National Post |date=24 November 2009 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The body styles of the range are:
- 4-door sedan/saloon (F10)
- 5-door estate/wagon (F11, marketed as "Touring")
- 5-door fastback (F07, marketed as "Gran Turismo")
- 4-door long wheelbase sedan (F18, sold only in China and the Middle East)
The F07 Gran Turismo was the only 5 Series to date produced as a fastback. The F10 was also the first 5 Series to offer a hybrid drivetrain, a turbocharged V8 engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission, a dual-clutch transmission, active rear-wheel steering (called "Integral Active Steering"), electric power steering, double-wishbone front suspension, an LCD instrument cluster (called "Black Panel Display") and automatic parking (called "Parking Assistant").{{cite web|title=2011 BMW 5 Series Official Press Release|url=http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/11/23/2011-bmw-5-series-official-press-release/|website=www.bmwblog.com|access-date=15 April 2017}}{{dead link|date=June 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
The F10 M5 was powered by the S63 twin-turbo V8 engine with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. It was the first M5 to use a turbocharged engine. Like the previous generation, the F10 M5 was sold in North America with a manual transmission.{{Cite web |last=Meiners |first=Jens |date=2016-04-05 |title=It's Last Call for the Manual-Transmission BMW M5 |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15348504/its-last-call-for-the-manual-transmission-bmw-m5 |access-date=2022-04-25 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}
Seventh generation (G30/G31/G38; 2017)
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The BMW G30/G31/G38 is the seventh generation of the 5 Series. It was officially announced in October 2016, and sales began in February 2017.{{cite web|title=New BMW 5 Series (2017)|url=http://www.zero60cars.co.uk/new-cars/bmw-5-series|website=www/zero60cars.co.uk|access-date=13 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818175317/https://www.zero60cars.co.uk/new-cars/bmw-5-series|archive-date=18 August 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}{{Citation |website=CarAdvice.com |date= 13 October 2017 |first=James |last= Wong |title= 2017 BMW 5 Series revealed: Lighter new 5er heavy on technology |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/489123/2017-bmw-5-series-revealed-lighter-new-5er-heavy-on-technology/ }}{{cite news|title=The new BMW 5 Series at BMW Welt. [press release] |date= 14 February 2017 |url= https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0267886EN/the-new-bmw-5-series-at-bmw-welt-an-interactive-vehicle-exhibition-and-special-display-on-%E2%80%9Cbmw-films%E2%80%9D-provide-a-great-visitor-experience |website=press.bmwgroup.com |publisher=BMW }}
Body styles included:
- 4-door sedan/saloon (G30)
- 5-door wagon/estate (G31)
- 4-door long-wheelbase saloon (G38)
The fastback 5 Series GT model from the previous generation is no longer offered, and was moved to the 6 Series range.{{cite web|title=G32 6 Series Gran Turismo launching in 2017|url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/11/30/g32-6-series-gran-turismo-launching-2017/|website=www.bmwblog.com|date=30 November 2016 |access-date=13 September 2017}}
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The G30 is based on the same modular platform as the 7 Series (G11). The G30 is the first 5 Series to be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the 530e iPerformance, which would have the advanced driver-assistance systems found in the 7 Series.{{cite news|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2017-bmw-5-series-touring-spotted-latest-spy-pictures |title=2017 BMW 5 Series Touring spotted - latest spy pictures |first=Darren |last=Moss |magazine=Autocar |date=14 October 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015 }}
{{clear}}The F90 M5 is the M5 performance model for the G30 generation, and is the first M5 to employ an all-wheel drive powertrain. The X-Drive system allowed for the front differential to disconnect and provide a rear-wheel drive experience to the vehicle. It is powered by an upgraded version of the S63 twin-turbo V8 engine used in the previous generation F10 M5.{{cite web|title=The new BMW M5.|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0273540EN/the-new-bmw-m5?language=en|website=press.bmwgroup.com|access-date=24 September 2017|language=en}} The 5 Series received a face lift in 2020, retaining the same mechanics and engines.{{Cite web |title=BMW reveals 5 Series facelift |url=https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2020/05/27/bmw-reveals-5-series-facelift |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=www.fleetnews.co.uk |language=en}} {{clear}}
{{anchor|G60}} Eighth generation (G60/G61/G68; 2024)
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The BMW G60/G61/G68 is the eighth generation of the 5 Series. It was revealed on May 24, 2023,{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/05/84100-all-electric-i5-m60-gets-top-billing-as-bmw-finally-reveals-2024-5-series-lineup/|title=2024 BMW 5-Series Finally Revealed, $84,100 All-Electric i5 M60 Gets Top Billing|first=Chris|last=Chilton|date=May 24, 2023|website=Carscoops}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/668883/2024-bmw-i5-debut-official/|title=2024 BMW i5 Debuts With 295-Mile Range, $67,795 Base Price|date=May 24, 2023|website=Motor1.com}} and will commence production in summer at BMW's Dingolfing Plant in 2023, with first deliveries beginning around October 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/03/bmw-teases-i5-and-confirms-fully-electric-m-variant/|title=BMW Teases Electric i5, Confirms Wagon And M Performance Versions|first=Thanos|last=Pappas|date=March 15, 2023|website=Carscoops}}
Body styles included:
- 4-door sedan/saloon (G60)
- 5-door wagon/estate (G61)
- 4-door long-wheelbase saloon (G68)
The fastback 6 Series Gran Turismo model has been discontinued. The 5-series will be offered in 530i, 540i, and 550e trims, with the 530i containing a 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, offered with rear or all wheel drive. The 540i is standard with all-wheel drive as well as a 375-hp turbocharged inline-six engine. All variants—excluding the plug-in hybrid variants—feature a 48-volt mild hybrid system; this system consists of a 20 Ah lithium-ion and an electric motor/integrated starter-generator rated at {{cvt|13|kW}} and {{cvt|200|Nm}}. The 5 Series is claimed to be powerful enough to hit 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds by BMW.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-24 |title=2024 BMW 5-Series: What We Know So Far |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/5-series |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}
The eighth generation BMW 5 Series is also offered with a battery electric powertrain, dubbed the "i5".{{Cite magazine |last=White |first=Jeremy |title=BMW Has Finally Made the 5 Series Electric |url=https://www.wired.com/story/bmw-has-finally-made-its-first-all-electric-5-series/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |magazine=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}} Three models are offered; the entry-level, rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 model, the mid-range, all-wheel-drive xDrive40, and the range topping M60 xDrive model.
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Deliveries and Sales
Current production is located in Dingolfing, Germany, Shenyang, China and Magna Steyr, Austria.
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