BMW 5-Series News
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With Audi’s RS6 pumping out 580hp thanks to its force-fed V10 engine, BMW is tipped to be testing a prototype of its M5 saloon with a pair of blowers attached, possibly for a midlife upgrade, to match its rival. Several tuning companies, however, have already proven that a supercharged M engine can do wonders, and one such company is G-Power. The German tuner has a twin-supercharged version of the M5 with around 730hp on tap with just 0.5bar of boost pressure. That’s close to a 50% increase on the standard M5’s 507hp output, and the standard car is by no means slow. At the...
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Video: BMW M5 Touring review, Swedish styleOur friends over at Auto Motor & Sport Sweden have passed along this great video review of the new BMW M5 Touring. Though the review was originally in Swedish they've subtitled it for everyone to see. Make sure you turn up the volume knob on your speakers to hear the scintillating sound of the 5.0L...
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BMW diesel hybrid likely to feature in next-gen 5-series
BMW has always backed economic diesels in favor of petrol-electric hybrids when it comes to building fuel efficient drivetrains, however, a senior engineer has confirmed the carmaker will launch a hybrid vehicle but only if it proves more economical in real world conditions than its diesel...
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Preview: BMW 3 and 5-series based Sportvans
BMW is currently developing new models based on its 3- and 5-series platforms to fill the MPV/wagon segment, similar in style to the Mercedes R-Class. Unlike its car-based wagon models, these Sportvans will feature a taller ride-height as well as a higher roof, allowing for more interior space...
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Spy Shots: 2010 BMW 5-series
Though the updated version of the current BMW 5-series was just revealed last week, the all new model is due to arrive by late 2009 for the 2010 model year. Test-mules have already been caught by spy photographers in Munich resembling the current model, but with pumped fenders to accommodate a...
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BMW 5-series update gets regenerative braking system
The latest 5-series update was more than just a tweaking of the car’s sheetmetal and powertrains. BMW has introduced a regenerative braking system, for the first ever on a non-hybrid vehicle, for its update of the 5-series saloon. Unlike petrol-electric hybrids, BMW’s system is used to...
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We have no idea why BMW chose to launch its updated 5-series lineup outside of Detroit, but this is exactly what they have done. The current 5-series has been one of BMW's most popular models in its history, so there is still reason to get excited about the launch. This is the first major update since the range was launched back in 2003 and since then the car has delivered year-on-year sales records as well as winning some major awards. New to the lineup is the BMW M5 Touring, while other significant changes include more powerful and more efficient diesel units and the addition of a Lane...
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Spy Shots: 2009 BMW 5-Series
Though an updated version of the current BMW 5-series is due next year, an all new model is expected to arrive by 2009. The first test-mules have started to appear, this time caught by spy photographers while on the streets of Munich. The prototype that was caught features a new front and much...
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BMW launches long wheelbase 5-series
We’ve known about a special stretch version of the 5-series for some time now but BMW has waited till now to announce it. The LWB model has been created especially for the Chinese market, where many owners have chauffeurs rather than drive the car themselves. BMW will show the LWB 5-series at...
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New long-wheelbase 5-series
Due to demand from Asian markets, where many 5-series cars are used as chauffeur driven limos, BMW is building a long-wheelbase version of the popular mid-sized sedan. Pictured above is a stretched version which was caught testing in Munich and adds roughly five inches to the standard 5-series...
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Murcielago takes on a 5-Series
What’s worse than seeing a smashed 5-Series? The Murcielago that hit it. There seems to be no end to the number of wrecked exotics that are cropping up in the middle-east. All we can say is “that’s gotta hurt…” More images after the jump.
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