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  • BMW Teases Next 5-Series With Kinetic Art Video

    BMW Teases Next 5-Series With Kinetic Art Video November 9th, 2009 By Nelson Ireson's avatar Nelson Ireson, Author, November 9th, 2009 Nelson Ireson 0 Comments

    BMW Teases Next 5-Series With Kinetic Art Video

    BMW's next 5-Series has been spied in testing quite a lot, including the Touring version caught by our spies earlier today. But now BMW has stepped the game up to the next level, releasing an official teaser that shows off the next 5-Series' roof and waistline through a novel kinetic sculpture.

    The art installation itself is simple enough, but no less amazing for that simplicity. A gridwork of small metal spheres suspended from computer-controlled lengths of string that can be quickly and dynamically positioned to draw nearly any shape are used to give a clear hint at what the next BMW 5-Series sedan will look like.

    Along with the teaser...

    BMW's next 5-Series has been spied in testing quite a lot, including the Touring version caught by our spies earlier today. But now BMW has stepped the game up to the next level, releasing an official teaser that shows off the next 5-Series' roof and waistline through a novel kinetic sculpture. The art installation itself is simple enough, but no less amazing for that simplicity. A gridwork of small metal spheres suspended from computer-controlled lengths of string that can be quickly and dynamically positioned to draw nearly any shape are used to give a clear hint at what the next BMW 5-Series sedan will look like. Along with the teaser video, BMW revealed that the sedan will be unveiled live via webcast at 8 pm CET on November 23. Check back here to see all the details as soon as they're available. In the meantime, our sources tell us the next 5-Series will likely get the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine found in the 5-Series GT 550i, and also in other BMW vehicles, including the X6. Europeans can of course expect a diesel model, and though Americans aren't likely to see that, a mild hybrid version to complement the ActiveHybrid 7 could be on its way to our shores. For more details on the next BMW 5-series, check out our previous spy stories. [BMW] Read More

  • Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring

    Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring November 9th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, November 9th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 0 Comments

    Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring

    With the 2009 Audi A6 facelift and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class already in showrooms, attention now turns to the next-generation BMW 5-Series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series Sedan and Touring wagon remain crucial vehicles in BMW’s lineup and with the next-gen versions now just months away from launch speculation about their final design has been heating up.

    The new 5-Series Touring is expected to arrive 12 months after the reveal of the Sedan, which is making its world debut at March's 2010 Geneva Motor Show, and these latest spy shots give us a glimpse of how it will look. Most of the planned changes for the 2011...

    With the 2009 Audi A6 facelift and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class already in showrooms, attention now turns to the next-generation BMW 5-Series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series Sedan and Touring wagon remain crucial vehicles in BMW’s lineup and with the next-gen versions now just months away from launch speculation about their final design has been heating up. The new 5-Series Touring is expected to arrive 12 months after the reveal of the Sedan, which is making its world debut at March's 2010 Geneva Motor Show, and these latest spy shots give us a glimpse of how it will look. Most of the planned changes for the 2011 BMW 5-Series will be skin-deep. Under the new sheet metal, BMW will continue with its new found love of turbocharging. The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 from the X6 and new 5-Series GT is expected to appear in a range topping model, while more turbodiesel variants are expected to join the lineup as well. BMW is also expected to launch two hybrid versions: a ‘mild’ hybrid gasoline-electric version similar to the recently revealed ActiveHybrid 7 as well as a diesel-electric version. The transmission systems will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed Steptronic semi-auto gearbox, however a new 8-speed unit from ZF is also expected to be available. New EfficientDynamics technologies will also be available, such as specially designed aerodynamic wheels and brake-energy regeneration systems. Performance will also be improved thanks to the extensive use of lightweight materials including carbon-fiber and aluminum. The car’s construction will be a mix of an aluminum spaceframe for the front section and a traditional steel monocoque for the passenger compartment and rear. This will ensure a favorable front-to-rear weight distribution and improved handling. Up front will be an independent suspension with MacPherson struts, with a multi-link layout for the rear. High-performance models, such as the next M5, will possibly include carbon-fiber body panels to shed even more weight. Read More

  • Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5-Series

    Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5-Series November 3rd, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, November 3rd, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 4 Comments

    Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5-Series

    With the 2009 Audi A6 facelift and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class already in showrooms, attention now turns to the next-generation BMW 5-Series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series Sedan and Touring wagon remain crucial vehicles in BMW’s lineup and with the next-gen versions now just months away from launch speculation about their final design has been heating up.

    The new 5-Series Sedan is expected to arrive early next year as a 2011 model, making its world debut at March's 2010 Geneva Motor Show, but we can already gather a number of details from disguised prototypes seen testing around the streets of Munich. Most of the...

    With the 2009 Audi A6 facelift and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class already in showrooms, attention now turns to the next-generation BMW 5-Series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series Sedan and Touring wagon remain crucial vehicles in BMW’s lineup and with the next-gen versions now just months away from launch speculation about their final design has been heating up. The new 5-Series Sedan is expected to arrive early next year as a 2011 model, making its world debut at March's 2010 Geneva Motor Show, but we can already gather a number of details from disguised prototypes seen testing around the streets of Munich. Most of the planned changes for the 2011 BMW 5-Series, however, are skin-deep. Under the new sheet metal, BMW will continue with its new found love of turbocharging. The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 from the X6 and new 5-Series GT is expected to appear in a range topping model, while more turbodiesel variants are expected to join the lineup as well. BMW is also expected to launch two hybrid versions: a ‘mild’ hybrid gasoline-electric version similar to the recently revealed ActiveHybrid 7 as well as a diesel-electric version. The transmission systems will include a six-speed manual and a six-speed Steptronic semi-auto gearbox, however a new eight-speed unit from ZF is also expected to be available. New EfficientDynamics technologies will also be available, such as specially designed aerodynamic wheels and brake-energy regeneration systems. Performance will also be improved thanks to the extensive use of lightweight materials including carbon-fiber and aluminum. The car’s construction will be a mix of an aluminum spaceframe for the front section and a traditional steel monocoque for the passenger compartment and rear. This will ensure a favorable front-to-rear weight distribution and improved handling. Up front will be an independent suspension with MacPherson struts, with a multi-link layout for the rear. High-performance models, such as the next M5, will possibly include carbon-fiber body panels to shed even more weight. Read More

  • Rendered: 2011 BMW 5-Series

    Rendered: 2011 BMW 5-Series October 21st, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 21st, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 10 Comments

    Rendered: 2011 BMW 5-Series

    With the 2009 Audi A6 facelift now on sale and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class also in showrooms, attention now turns to the next-generation BMW 5-series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series Sedan and Touring wagon remain crucial vehicles in BMW’s lineup and with the next-gen versions now just months away from launch speculation about their final design has been heating up.

    The new 5-series Sedan is expected to arrive early next year as a 2011 model, making its world debut at March's 2010 Geneva Motor Show. These latest computer generated renderings, based on recent spy shots, give us a clear indication as to what BMW...

    With the 2009 Audi A6 facelift now on sale and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class also in showrooms, attention now turns to the next-generation BMW 5-series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series Sedan and Touring wagon remain crucial vehicles in BMW’s lineup and with the next-gen versions now just months away from launch speculation about their final design has been heating up. The new 5-series Sedan is expected to arrive early next year as a 2011 model, making its world debut at March's 2010 Geneva Motor Show. These latest computer generated renderings, based on recent spy shots, give us a clear indication as to what BMW designers have planned for the new sedan. Most of the planned changes for the 2011 BMW 5-Series, however, are skin-deep. Under the new sheet metal, BMW will continue with its new found love of turbocharging. The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 from the X6 and new 5-series GT is expected to appear in a range topping model, while more turbodiesel variants are expected to join the lineup as well. BMW is also expected to launch two hybrid versions of the new 5-Series: a ‘mild’ hybrid gasoline-electric version similar to the recently revealed ActiveHybrid 7 as well as a diesel-electric version. The transmission systems will include a six-speed manual and a six-speed Steptronic semi-auto gearbox, however a new eight-speed unit from ZF is also expected to be available. New EfficientDynamics technologies will also be available, such as specially designed aerodynamic wheels and brake-energy regeneration systems. Performance will also be improved thanks to the extensive use of lightweight materials including carbon-fiber and aluminum. The car’s construction will be a mix of an aluminum spaceframe for the front section and a traditional steel monocoque for the passenger compartment and rear. This will ensure a favorable front-to-rear weight distribution and improved handling. Up front will be an independent suspension with MacPherson struts, with a multi-link layout for the rear. High-performance models will possibly include carbon-fiber body panels to shed even more weight. Read More

  • Spy Shots: 2011 BMW M5

    Spy Shots: 2011 BMW M5 September 23rd, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, September 23rd, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 0 Comments

    Spy Shots: 2011 BMW M5

    BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer has previously revealed that future BMW powertrains will be downsized in an effort to improve fuel-efficiency and reduce emissions, and that even the hallowed ‘M’ division could also be affected by the new wave of environmental consciousness sweeping the automaker. BMW has always stood by the high-rev philosophy for delivering power from its M engines but that may be about to change.

    We’ve already seen the potential of a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine in the X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs, and inside sources have revealed that the next-generation M5, due in early 2011, will be powered by a...

    BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer has previously revealed that future BMW powertrains will be downsized in an effort to improve fuel-efficiency and reduce emissions, and that even the hallowed ‘M’ division could also be affected by the new wave of environmental consciousness sweeping the automaker. BMW has always stood by the high-rev philosophy for delivering power from its M engines but that may be about to change. We’ve already seen the potential of a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine in the X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs, and inside sources have revealed that the next-generation M5, due in early 2011, will be powered by a high-performance twin-turbo V-8 engine instead of a naturally aspirated V-10. In the X5 M and X6 M the twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 M engine delivers 555 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque--enough to send the big SUVs from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.This should be more than enough output for the smaller and lighter M5 sedan and is already 30 horsepower up on the new E63 AMG. The new V-8 will be matched to BMW’s M-DCT dual-clutch system, as found in the M3, but a conventional 6-speed will almost certainly be offered. Performance will also be improved thanks to the extensive use of lightweight materials including carbon-fiber and aluminum. The car’s construction will be a hybrid of an aluminum spaceframe for the front section, and a traditional steel monocoque for the passenger compartment and rear. This will ensure a favorable front-to-rear weight distribution and improved handling. Up front will be an independent suspension with MacPherson struts, with a multi-link layout for the rear. Expect to see an unpainted carbon roof and more of the lightweight material possibly used for the boot and fender panels. Read More

  • Rendered: 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring

    Rendered: 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring August 11th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, August 11th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 3 Comments

    Rendered: 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring

    With the 2009 Audi A6 facelift now on sale and the 2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class just arriving in showrooms all around the globe, attention now turns to the next-generation BMW 5-Series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-Series Sedan and Touring wagon remain crucial vehicles in BMW’s lineup and with the next-gen versions now just months away speculation about the final design has been heating up.

    The new 5-Series Sedan is set to arrive in late 2009 for the 2010 model year and heavily disguised prototypes have already been seen testing around the streets of Munich. The most recent shots gave us a look at the Touring model, which is...

    With the 2009 Audi A6 facelift now on sale and the 2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class just arriving in showrooms all around the globe, attention now turns to the next-generation BMW 5-Series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-Series Sedan and Touring wagon remain crucial vehicles in BMW’s lineup and with the next-gen versions now just months away speculation about the final design has been heating up. The new 5-Series Sedan is set to arrive in late 2009 for the 2010 model year and heavily disguised prototypes have already been seen testing around the streets of Munich. The most recent shots gave us a look at the Touring model, which is expected to arrive roughly 12 months after the launch of the Sedan as a 2011 model. While heavily camouflaged, this latest computer generated rendering gives us a clear indication as to what to expect for the new executive wagon. Most of the planned changes are skin-deep. Under the new sheet metal, BMW will continue with its new found love of turbocharging. The new 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 from the X6 is expected to appear in a range topping model, while more turbo-diesel variants are expected to join the lineup as well. BMW is currently developing its second generation common rail system for its diesel powerplants, which will operate at greater pressure for improved performance. The transmission systems will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed Steptronic semi-auto gearbox, however a new 8-speed unit from ZF is also expected to be available. Performance will also be improved thanks to the extensive use of lightweight materials including carbon-fiber and aluminum. The car’s construction will be a hybrid of an aluminum spaceframe for the front section, and a traditional steel monocoque for the passenger compartment and rear. This will ensure a favorable front-to-rear weight distribution and improved handling. Up front will be an independent suspension with MacPherson struts, with a multi-link layout for the rear. High-performance models will include carbon-fiber body panels to shed even more weight. Check out our previous story for more details including information on the next M5 by clicking here. Read More

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