BMW 5 - Manual (Page 6)

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11/2009
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lightweight technology is borne out among other things by chassis
components as well as the engine lid, front side panels and doors all
made of aluminium.
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The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is entering the market with one eight-
cylinder and three six-cylinder petrol engines as well as two six-cylinder
diesels. The top model is the BMW 550i powered by a V8 with BMW
TwinPower Turbo featuring High Precision Injection (300 kW/407 hp).
Then there are the world’s first straight-six petrol engine with TwinPower
Turbo, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC (225 kW/306 hp) in
the BMW 535i as well as two straight-six petrol engines with High
Precision Injection and lean-burn technology in the BMW 528i
(190 kW/258 hp) and the BMW 523i (150 kW/204 hp).
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The latest generation of straight-six diesels featuring an all-aluminium
crankcase and common-rail direct injection develop 180 kW/245 hp
in the BMW 530d and 150 kW/204 hp in the BMW 525d. Due to
supplement the model range in the near future, the new BMW 520d
comes with a thoroughly upgraded 135 kW/184 hp four-cylinder diesel
and features Auto Start Stop as standard. Offering average fuel
consumption of just 5.0 litres/100 km (equal to 56.5 mpg imp) in the
EU test cycle and a CO
2
emission rating of 132 g/km, this high-tech
power unit sets a new benchmark in its segment.
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Eight-speed automatic transmission comes as an option with all engine
variants of the BMW 5 Series and is standard on the BMW 550i. Sports
Automatic with shift paddles on the steering wheel is also available as an
option. With its innovative gearset configuration, a unique level of inner
efficiency and optimised weight, the eight-speed automatic transmission
combines outstanding gearshift comfort, dynamic performance and
efficiency of the highest level.
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The combination of a double track arm front axle and the Integral-V rear
axle ensures supreme driving dynamics and motoring comfort all in one.
Further efficiency is provided by EPS Electric Power Steering including
Servotronic as standard feature for the first time in the BMW 5 Series.
Optional Integral Active Steering, finally, adds a controlled rear axle
steering function to the active steering on the front wheels, with a
steering lock of up to 2.5
o .
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In its driving behaviour, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is even more
dynamic than before and offers a significant improvement in motoring
comfort. In its agility it follows the benchmark set by the BMW 3 Series,