BMW News - The BMW
5 Series in Spring 2005
The BMW 5 Series is enhancing its leadership
in technology to an even higher level than before: Starting in spring
2005, the BMW 523i, 525i, and 530i
come with new, innovative straight-six petrol engines featuring
a composite magnesium/aluminium crankcase and VALVETRONIC for even
greater efficiency and dynamic performance. At the same time the
BMW 525xi and 530xi feature BMW’s further enhanced, intelligent
xDrive four-wheel drive system offering not only excellent traction,
but also a new dimension of driving dynamics, motoring safety and
agility in the all-wheel-drive market.
Driven by this kind of high technology and new equipment features,
the BMW 5 Series is setting several highlights in spring 2005: The
new-generation models with BMW’s innovative six-cylinder power
units are replacing
the former BMW 520i, 525i, and 530i. And in combination with BMW
xDrive already proven and widely lauded in the X3 and X5, the BMW
525xi and 530xi offer further qualities under all driving conditions.
All five new models come in both Saloon and Touring guise.
Introducing the BMW 523i and 530i Touring in spring 2005, BMW is
rounding off the range of six-cylinder engines in the 5 Series Touring
line-up.
New engine data:
Output Torque
523i 130 kW (177 hp) at 5,800 rpm 230 Nm/169 lb-ft at 3,500–5,000
rpm
525i 160 kW (218 hp) at 6,500 rpm 250 Nm/184 lb-ft at 2,750–4,250
rpm
530i 190 kW (258 hp) at 6,600 rpm 300 Nm/221lb-ft at 2,500–4,000
rpm.
Capacity Bore/stroke
523i 2,497 cc 82.0/78.8 mm (3.23/3.10´´)
525i 2,497 cc 82.0/78.8 mm (3.23/3.10´´)
530i 2,996 cc 85.0/88.0 mm (3.35/3.46´´)
Performance and fuel consumption (Touring figures in brackets):
0–100 km/h Top speed Fuel con, EU, composite
523i 8.5 (8.8) sec 235 (227) km/h 8.5 (8.7) litres/100 km
525i 7.5 (7.8) sec 245 (240) km/h 8.7 (8.9) litres/100 km
530i 6.5 (6.6) sec 250 (250) km/h 8.8 (9.2) litres/100 km
525xi 8.3 (8.5) sec 237 (232) km/h 9.6 (9.9) litres/100 km
530xi 6.8 (7.0) sec 250 (245) km/h 9.7 (10.1) litres/100 km
Source - BMW Press Club |
