BMW 5 - Manual (Page 12)

BMW
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11/2009
Page 12
perspectives, revealing the three-dimensional character of the convex
and concave chiselled body panels. Sophisticated details such as design
elements in chrome colour with integrated side direction indicators and the
door openers embedded in the side contour line accentuate the premium
standard of the BMW 5 Series Sedan through their outstanding precision.
Charismatic look:
clear, concentrated focus with forward-pushing motion.
Through design features typical of the brand but interpreted in new style,
the expressive front end of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan convincingly
presents the sporting and representative character of the car. The upright
BMW kidney grille even appearing from some angles to be leaning forward
symbolises the forward-pushing motion of the sedan and, together with
the powerfully flared wheel arches, gives the front end of the car strong
charismatic presence.
Four contour lines sweeping down into the kidney grille split up the engine
compartment lid into individual sections. The two middle lines come together
above the kidney grille, surrounding the BMW logo. The wide air intake with
round foglamps positioned far to the outside offers a particularly sporting
note through its division into three sections, with two horizontal bars splitting
up the air scoop on either side. These bars extend further on to the inside at
the level of the kidney grille, making the centre section of the air intake one
complete, harmonious unit. Together with the contours of the air intake rising
up to the outside, they emphasise the sheer width of the front end and guide
the view of the beholder on to the wheel arches.
The headlight units extending far into the side panels likewise serve to
emphasise the width of the car. The light sources themselves are two
cylinder-shaped headlights, with the dual round headlights cut off at the
top by a trim panel creating that concentrated focus so typical of a BMW.
In conjunction with the optional xenon headlights, the daytime driving lights
incorporate quite unmistakable LED light rings, while the direction indicators
moved far to the outside are made up of ten LED units each. As a final
highlight, an LED focus light marks the upper end of each headlight unit.
Side view: typical BMW balance of elegance and sportiness.
In its driving characteristics, the new BMW 5 Series combines superior agility
with outstanding comfort. At the same time the overall design of the car offers
an appropriate balance of sportiness and elegance particularly clear and
convincing from the side.