As we told you earlier, BMW have launched the all new 5 Series F10 in India at a ceremony held in Mumbai. The car has been launched in four variants – 523i and 535i petrol and 525d and 530d diesel which are powered by straight six engines.
First up are the petrol variants – 523i and the 535i. The 535i is powered by a 2979 cc all aluminium DOHC engine with double VANOS technology topped by twin scroll turbochargers and direct fuel injection technology to deliver 306 bhp of maximum power and 400 nm of maximum torque. The particular engine consumes just 8.5 litres of gasoline per 100 kilometers. The 523i features Alusil cylinders and magnesium crankcase making it one of the lightest six cylinder engine in its class and delivers 204 bhp of maximum power and fuel consumption of just 7.6 litres per 100 kilometers.
The two diesels 530d and 525d make use of the latest in diesel engine technology with third generation common rail direct injection system which disperses fuel under a pressure of 1800 bar. The resulting extremely small drops of fuel make the combustion smoother and more efficient while also delivering more power and torque. The straight six engine fed by variable intake geometry turbocharger under the hood of 530d develops a maximum 245 bhp of power and a mammoth 540 nm of maximum torque at a low 1750 rpm! The engine consumes 6.2 litres of diesel every 100 kilometers and accelerates from 0-100 kph in just 6.3 seconds! The 525d develops a modest 204 bhp of maximum power and 430 nm of maximum torque taking 7.2 seconds for the sprint to 100 kph.
Other highlights include the first for its segment 8-speed steptronic automatic transmission and the brake energy regeneration system.
The brake energy regeneration system converts kinetic energy into electrical energy as soon as the driver takes his foot of the accelerator by engaging a generator. The system disengages the generator once the battery is fully charged to unburden the engine which reduces emissions and fuel consumption. The saving also means that more power is available for acceleration.
The 8-speed automatic transmission was previously available only with the 7-series, now also find a space in the new 5 series f10. The additional gears reduce the engine’s rev interval between shifts keeping it within the ideal rev range helping performance and efficiency both.
Comfort and convenience features include the new improved iDrive system with a 7 inch display that has direct buttons for frequently used functions like entertainment system, telephone and music system. The favorite keys enable you to save settings such as radio stations, destinations and telephone numbers. The rear seat passengers havent been left out, featuring a comprehensive entertainment system with two adjustable 8 inch screen at the back. Each monitor can be connected to additional devices such as laptops and games consoles while two DAB tuners and DVB receiver ensure consistent and high quality reception of TV and Radio signals.
For more details visit the official BMW 5 Series Website by clicking here!
Keep coming back as we will update the pricing information shortly. Stay tuned.
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