2010 BMW 5-Series Rendering

If you’re one of those people that want BMW to get rid of their controversial design language, then these renderings of the next 5-Series, courtesy of Swedish magazine Automotorsport, will probably ring like music to your ears. Personally, I have mixed feelings about BMW’s “Bangle-era” designs. I really dig the Z3, Z4 & 5-Series models, but on the other hand, I absolutely hate the 7-Series and don’t care much about the X3, 1-Series, 3-Series sedan & 6-Series models.

Judging from BMW’s latest CS 4door-coupe concept and what insiders had to say about it, I firmly believe that the Bavarian company will fine-tweak its design language but in no way will they attempt to diminish the controversial factor out of the styling equation. Saying that, in my opinion, Autmotorsport’s artistic impression previews an elegant and sporty looking next-gen 5-Series, but way too toned down for BMW’s current design standards. Via: Motorionline , Source: Automotorsport

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Hartge presents new front lip spoiler for E60 BMW 5-Series

Be honest, you’re shivering from excitement with the news, aren’t you now…? Well, even if you don’t dig the appearance of these plastic add-ons, look at it this way; if you live at a place where it snows on a regular base, due to its shape, Hartge’s front lip spoiler could be quite useful as a car-mounted shovel…

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2010 BMW 5-Series Rendering

Hi-o-Silver! Hold the horses’ boyz! Isn’t it kinda of early for 5-Series renderings especially since BMW only just subtlety facelifted its executive sedan about a week ago? Maybe, but between you and me, renderings make the (auto)world go around! And a few words about Auto Motor & Sport’s (Swedish version) 2010 BMW 5-Series renderings. Call me weird, but I don’t see much of a 5-Series here. What I see or rather, what I’d like to be looking at here is a facelift version of the current 3-Series sedan. Don’t you agree? Via: Automotorsport

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2007 BMW 5 Series facelift – Official!

It’s about time we took a break from all that Detroit madness; don’t you agree? Well that is if BMW doesn’t surprise us tomorrow by unveiling its 2007 5 Series Sedan & Touring at the Detroit Show, though I doubt it. For now though, we thank BMW for releasing the initial facts and images of the updated 2007 5 Series on its…public site!

Starting off with its exterior appearance the slightly revamped 5 Series obtains a different air intake on the front bumper, crystal - clear headlamps and a redesigned grille. In the interior the most significant changes include the revised trim, upgraded material quality, revamped i-Drive system and a new auto gearbox knob (like the one on the 2007 X5). Word has it that the facelifted 5 Series which will go on sale in Europe at the end of March will also receive upgraded powerplants and gearboxes, but we’d better wait for the official press release to be sure on that one. We’ll have more on the facelifted Bimmer later on the day.

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BMW Introduces Long Wheel Base 5 Series in China : 523Li, 525Li & 530Li

BMW is stepping up its presence in China with the introduction of a new Long Wheel Based version of the latest 5 Series sedan. Developed at BMW's Development Headquarters in Munich, the LWB 5 Series will be presented for the first time at the international Auto China 2006 Motor Show in Beijing (18- 27 November, 2006).

Although not so obvious from the photo, the car's wheelbase has been extended by 140 millimetres (5,5 inches), providing extra space for the rear passengers. Beside the longer wheelbase, the LWB 5 Series will also come fitted with a newly developed rear console complete with an integrated entertainment system with a DVD-player, eight-inch screens fitted in a console on the back of the front seats, as well as a cooling box.

Available in three versions (530 Li, BMW 525 Li, and BMW 523 Li, all powered by by straight-six power units ranging in output from 130 kW/177 hp to 190 kW/258 hp), the new LWB 5 Series will produced at the Shenyang Plant in the Province of Liaoning in the north-east of China, which also builds the BMW 3 Series for the Chinese market.

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BMW 5 Series Long Wheel Base : Chinese lay the 5 Series on the Procrustean bed

When Procrustes laid his victims on his torture bed, he'd stretch the ones who were too short until they died, or, if they were too tall, he'd cut off their limbs as to make them short enough to fit. BMW on the other hand may have stretched it's 5 Series to fit the Chinese mentality who seem to love LWB versions but at least they didn't "kill" it as these pictures prove.

Found on a Chinese forum called ChinaBMW forum, the images give us a glimpse of Bimmer's upcoming 5 Series LWB -or Procrustes if you prefer, that'll only be available in Asian markets. Apart from the longer wheel base, the 5-series also gets a few more goodies in the interior like a tray table for rear passengers and more entertainment options.

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