The essence of visual charm and dynamic functioning in the upper medium class now executes the purpose of a role model in the field of safety, too. The new BMW 5 Series came about the latest Euro NCAP crash test with the highest rating of 5 stars. The 6th generation of the model sequence did imposingly on the test – which was broadened to include extra standards in 2009 – with its all-inclusive safety fittings as benchmark as well as an extremely efficient vehicle occupier security system for a variety of different crash types. With its exceptional results on pedestrian protection, vehicle occupant protection for adults and children and standard safety features, the new BMW 5 Series goes into the leadership position within its section. It is also the first BMW model series to get a 100% on the Euro NCAP crash test rating for exceptional safety features.
The NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) test is considered as one of the most challenging trials in the world to be enforced to new motor vehicles. The Euro NCAP test is distinguished as a standard for crash safety by governments, automobile clubs and consumer defense organizations all over Europe.
Till now, verification of vehicle safety was been obtained by means of crash tests in which structural unity and constraint organizations were tested in a non-braked situation. But as of now due to modern electronics such as those also boasted in the new BMW 5 Series and BMW 7 Series, defensive systems that admonish the driver beforehand of an accident and train the driver and the car for shock in the event of an inevitable crash, are becoming more and more extensively acknowledged.
Future testing processes will have to make adjustments for the consequence of preventive protection systems. In a current world debut, the BMW 530d effectively passed a crash test concerning brake interference at the service of the Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein (DEKRA) in Neumünster near Hamburg.
Earlier testing adeptness was not able to permit authentication of the consequence of preventive occupier protection systems in crash tests. The illustrative test enforced by BMW in partnership with DEKRA is the first step in trying out future pre-crash settings, as in the years ahead inventions in dynamic safety will be found in a modifying number of vehicles, with BMW playing a contributing role.
Today we are more then happy to show you the new BMW 5-Series. We uploaded 2 video’s so we know for sure, we don’t lose the video connections. Well let’s get back to the car! Thats the best news of the day!
A brand new BMW 5-Series, that will be launched in 2010. Well we think the design is brilliant again. Like sir Adrian van Hooydonk -- Director BMW group design -- is saying, this is a muscled car, without being a bodybuilder. The hood is great! It shows it has muscles, but the design stays elegant.
Find more about the BMW 5-Series, including photo’s and movies: BMW Official website
BMW has established that its next all-new 5-Series will rein in a degree of aerodynamic scheme to decrease fuel usage and reduce emissions.
As an element of the 2nd generation fuel economy Efficient Dynamics package, BMW’s rival Mercedes-Benz E-Class, assures class-best aerodynamics which includes an innovational air curtain that produces a practical ‘fairing’ close to the rear wheels.
BMW has designed a drag of 30% to be generated by the tyres and wind disorder around the wheel arches.
In screens the air curtain cut drag between 5-10%. This is adequate to see considerable fuel economy and a decrease in emissions.
Future BMWs might also show off vigorous brake vent-holes that is capable to cool the brakes only when required. The new aerodynamic discoveries are the outcome of a immense 170m venture in 2 wind turbines at the Munich plant in Germany.
The all-new greasier BMW 5-Series is anticipated to be on sale in the UK from next March.
BMW is all geared up to launch its ‘most advanced small engine range ever’ and this news was confirmed by a senior BMW engineer. He further adds that this small engine could even be a 3 cylinder unit.
BMW chief engineer, Holger Winkelmann, established that the next-generation petrol engine line-up will adopt engine applied science for the approaching 5-Series Grand Turismo’s all-new 3.0-liter straight 6 engine.
Succeeding small BMWs petrol engines will benefit turbocharger and have straight insertion and will gain from both Valvematic that boundlessly changes valve lift and Vanos that changes ingestion.
Winklemann added that ‘Some people talk about using this technology in the future, but we have it now and will use it.’ He also predicted that even in the near future engines as small as a 1.6 can be expected to replace the present 6 cylinder range.
The new BMW has many new stuff under its hood. It has announced 3 different engine variants to begin with. The 3.0 liter turbo-diesel for GT’s fuel economy and ecological certification. The fuel consumption rating of the 530d Gran Turismo is only 6.5 liters/100 km, with 245 hp and 540 Nm of torque and a CO2 discharge rating of 173 g/km.
It has a lot of fun stuff also. The 535i is fitted with BMW’s novel straight-six gasoline/petrol engine, a 3.0 liter 6-cylinder TwinPower turbo with 306 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The 550i has been featured with the BMW’s powerhouse 4.4 liter, twin-turbo V8 gasoline/petrol power plant with 407 hp and 600 Nm of road-grinding torque.
The GT’s suspension is aluminum, with BMW’s unique Integral-V back axle and a twofold track manage arm for the front. Dynamic Drive Control is typical with the discretionary Adaptive Drive.
According to BMWTalk, Chris Bangle is leaving BMW. Like BMWTalk is saying, he was the most controversial in the recent history.
Bangle was the first American that joined the BMW design department in 1992. He worked together with his design team for the current 3- and 5-series.
A qoute of BMWTalk what we do like is:
Bangle is known for the ill-mannered nickname “Bangle Butt”, a term that has become tantamount with the distinct rear ends of the BMW models designed and produced during Bangle’s reign.
We hope his leaving won’t effect the upcoming models of BMW to much. We of BMW-News do like the famous rear ends of the current BMW’s.
Okey, Mercedes fans were glad when they broke the record of 362.4 km/h with their BRABUS Rocket based on the Mercedes CLS. But BMW is leading the world speed record of the fastest sedan in the world. The BMW M5 Hurricane RS is the fastest! With a top speed of 365.7 km/h. The official record of the G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane RS has been set on the Papenburg test track and is certified by the ATP. It’s V10 has 750 b/hp, a true monster. It’s just a matter of time until a next car brand will try to beat this record.
On the website of Wheeltronix, we read about a new BMW concept car. The BMW 5-series Grand Tourismo, also know as the BMW 5 GT.
This BMW will have some great affords instead of a regular 5-series sedan of BMW. This new GT model will have backseats that can move for 100mm, to make it your passengers even more convertible than it was before. Also the inside design of this car is up to a whole new level. As you can see below at the images, there is also a console between the two seats at the back. This car has also other great features, like it’s rear. Have a good look and you see it has two peaces.
Have a look on the images below, and leave a comment what you think about this car. Thanks!
More photo’s of this great BMW 5-Series Grand Tourismo can be found on the website of Wheeltronix.
