2009 BMW 5 Series Midsize Saloon
07-21-2007, 01:47 AM
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So is this right that New 5er is going to be out in 2009?
So soon.
What Edmunds.com Says:This 5 Series will use a more fluid design along with still more advanced hardware to give it an edge over its increasingly adept competitors.
Already under development with the internal codename "F10," the next-generation 2009 BMW 5 Series will soften the harder lines of the current E60 with more conventional-looking headlights and a cleaner front-end design. New European pedestrian safety standards are expected to drastically alter the design of many European cars for the worse, but BMW will not only maintain its classic twin-kidney grille design, it will reduce the length of the front overhang. As is typical of most recent BMW redesigns, this 5 Series will add some space between the wheels by extending the wheelbase nearly 3 inches and widening the track. The overall length will grow by less than half an inch, while its height will be reduced slightly and its width increased by a fraction. A set of 17-inch wheels will be the smallest available with 18- and 19-inch wheels optional. Under the hood, this 5 Series is expected to use variations of existing engines in BMW's lineup. Base power will likely come from a 2.5-liter straight-6 while top-range models will use the current 4.8-liter V8. A wild card could be thrown into the mix if BMW attempts to combine its latest turbo technology with a V8 of slightly smaller displacement.
So soon.
What Edmunds.com Says:This 5 Series will use a more fluid design along with still more advanced hardware to give it an edge over its increasingly adept competitors.
Already under development with the internal codename "F10," the next-generation 2009 BMW 5 Series will soften the harder lines of the current E60 with more conventional-looking headlights and a cleaner front-end design. New European pedestrian safety standards are expected to drastically alter the design of many European cars for the worse, but BMW will not only maintain its classic twin-kidney grille design, it will reduce the length of the front overhang. As is typical of most recent BMW redesigns, this 5 Series will add some space between the wheels by extending the wheelbase nearly 3 inches and widening the track. The overall length will grow by less than half an inch, while its height will be reduced slightly and its width increased by a fraction. A set of 17-inch wheels will be the smallest available with 18- and 19-inch wheels optional. Under the hood, this 5 Series is expected to use variations of existing engines in BMW's lineup. Base power will likely come from a 2.5-liter straight-6 while top-range models will use the current 4.8-liter V8. A wild card could be thrown into the mix if BMW attempts to combine its latest turbo technology with a V8 of slightly smaller displacement.
07-21-2007, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by me2happy' post='450598' date='Jul 21 2007, 02:15 PM
so lets get this straight is the new redesigned 5 series coming out in 2009 or 2010??
07-22-2007, 05:48 PM
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well said, and when the new one comes out, time for a trade, if its worth it. 