Could this really be the new 5-series? According to the article below, this model will be available in 2010.
When you think of luxury executive saloons, one car always comes to mind, the BMW 5-series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series remains a crucial car to BMW. With the current E60 5-series introduced back in 2004, BMW is preparing the sixth-generation model to be revealed in 2010. It will be a tough job for the designers as well as the thousands of engineers working across BMW’s development centers to renew the current model, a car that already resides at the edge of the technical front line.
The new design is critical for BMW’s design manager Adrian van Hooydonk and his team, who have to create an exterior that radiates the brand’s distinctive design values and at the same time feels new and fresh. Using information from various sources, these renderings were compiled by our partners over at Sweden’s Auto Motor and Sport and their illustrator Radovan Varicak, giving us a preview of what the final version will look like.
The front-end will likely feature a more upright kidney grille in order to comply with stronger pedestrian protection laws, while the headlights won’t be stretched out like on the current model. BMW’s characteristic interaction between convex and concave shapes will still be emphasized, and will be clearly indicated in the engine hood’s lines.
The rear roofline and C-pillar connects more fluidly to the trunk lid, which is now devoid of the Bangle-butt that was so universally derided with the E60 model. Parts of the tail-lights continue onto the trunk lid in order to strengthen the impression of width. We must say, this design is very pleasing and if BMW’s car looks anything like this, we sure it’ll lure back any customers loss to its rivals because of the controversial styling of the former E60.
The new 5-series is being built off an entirely new chassis, with double wishbones in the front, like on the new X5. The move is designed to give better control and road grip around corners, according to the chassis engineers. With the aid of the extremely fast Flex-Ray automotive network communications protocol, the adaptive shock absorbers is set to become more effective, as will active steering.
BMW will also be updating its iDrive system for the new 5-series, making life a little easier with the addition of yet another pair of programmable buttons. Those that think the standard 5-series isn’t sporty enough will have to wait for a few more years until the new M5 turns up with its V10 motor and more power than the 507hp offered in today’s edition. The M version will be the only 5-series model offered with a new dual clutch gearbox (similar to VW’s DSG technology).
The standard version will instead be fitted with an 8-speed automatic transmission that will take the fight to Lexus. This gearbox is being developed by ZF, which will also manufacture a new four wheel drive system that will feature in the new Five. A new 5-series wouldn’t be complete without the introduction of more electronic driver’s aids, and this time BMW is bringing Dynamic Performance Control to the table. The system actively distributes torque between the wheels, depending on how the car acts during a turn. The result is increased security and the ability to handle larger side forces. The new differential will also come in the new 3-series and potentially even the 1-series as an option.
A full-hybrid system, featuring an electric motor in parallel with an engine, is not currently planned for the new 5-series, which instead is likely to feature the same system already used in the 1-series. This light-hybrid system consists of an electric starter motor that’s connected to the crankshaft and can function as both a generator and a propulsion system, spinning the engine during initial off the line acceleration. The light-hybrid will be available in both diesel and petrol versions and expect a new V8 diesel engine to make its debut in the next-gen model.
The two-mode hybrid transmission that was developed by BMW together with General Motors and DaimlerChrysler is mostly aimed at bigger vehicles such as trucks and SUVs. The design features dual motors, and an advanced control system that can allow both engines can be turned on simultaneously, and to regenerate electric power during braking.
This two-mode system, however, is not currently planned for the next generation 5-series, although BMW has not eliminated the possibility that a similar technology can be added towards the end of the model’s life cycle. We’ll have to make do with the light hybrid at the moment since BMW feels it has already succeeded in heavily reducing the fuel consumption of their engines. However, it remains to be seen whether or not BMW will be able to reach the EU’s new requirements for average CO2 emissions of 130g/km by 2012.
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its too narrow, not wide enough to be a 5. might be a new 4 series, cuz its too big to be a 2 series. but then again, i see some 3 series in it. id say a redesigned 3 series or a new 4 series.
Unexciting; boring; nothing interesting to see. I think the images need a horizontal stretch. It looks like a bus!
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Save the image on your pc and then look at it again because the above images was resized in the website… looks better now
All i have say is DONT DO IT……Bring back the 2000 5 series and change that up for the future.
this looks spectacular..i wonder how the M5 would look!
The new 5 series looks fantastic, as a current 5 series owner I agree with the new look.
They should however improve the dashboard layout and looks and get rid of the i drive. too dangerous to be loking at a computer screen when driving.
u morons..thats not 5 series , its not even close…new 5er will be influenced by the CS…..u are so funny
@viper: Please refrain from insulting anyone. The article never said this will be FOR SURE the 5 series, there were just renderings done a long time ago. And yes, we all know it will be influenced a bit by CS concept. We might have seen photos of the real deal, but we can’t disclose them yet.
hey moron a.k.a. viper, the Concept CS is a… CONCEPT. meaning they tried something new, and the aspects might work their way into all of the cars, not just the 5 series. its doubtful that there will be a car that looks exactly like the CS, but like they said in the article, its a rendering
on a stretched photos difficult to talk about design
hamzah ali!
u r absolutly right u rock mahn
bmw sucks mercedes rocks mahn!!!!!!!!!!!!
bmw sucks???you must be blind….the new 5 looks 100%
it would not be a bad idea for bmw to use this concept as the 5 series face lift model………
dont try to fool d public! thats neve a 5, bmw enthusiasts know better. let me let you in on a little secret, bmw next generation cars now come wit a massive grill, its evident on the 7, so what ever you are speculating be corrected.
i’ve seen the 2010- 5, 3 n 6, tell you what, bmw spent all of its time and resources in the quest of pefection. name it, they all got style, performance, beauty, luxurious interior, my god, bmw rocks! 2010 will be the start of the best years for bmw.
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I can garantue you that thi isnt the new 5series
@L1ndja: i hope it is
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If that is the new BMW 5series, then its fantastic. Love to see the line down the side and more traditional BMW look. Never liked Chris Bangle designs and frankly he is over hyped. The sooner BMW shareholders get rid of him, the better and hopefully BMW can go back to making great looking cars which Audi seem to have copied successfully.
This new 5 makes a person just want to go and buy it. Can’t say the same for the current outgoing model.
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Its not wide enough to be a 5series. it’s side mirrors front lights and back lights are look like a (3series coupe) it can be a 3series sedan
front looks ok bt 4rm back i dosnt look nice front looks ok bt they should made bit wide
it looks like as it come from another world
it is not beautiful and it is small too from back side it is like evolution for 3 series not 5 !!
the front doesn’t look too bad, but the back reminds me of the current 3 series, or even a Ford Mondeo
I’m a bit confused. My lease is up in June so I went to the dealer I always go to and ordered a 2010 5 Series. The dealer said the 2010’s just started to roll off the line and it will be here in early June. I can’t imagine this will be the new 5 which I understand will be revealed at the Frankfurt show in September. So, does this mean the 2010 5 Series model year will be a breif one, June 09 to ?? and the new one will be badged as a 2011 and available early 2010? Confused enough?
@Wayne Cavanaugh,
yes, the 2010 5 Series will have a shorter production year and yes, the new 5 Series will be labeled as 2011, due to be released next Spring.
I like the look of the new 2010 BMW 5 series. It’s sleek, sporty, and head turner just like any other BMW. BMW has to change things to stay ahead of the competition.
I like the design, except for the headlights scream Lexus to me, and so does the mouth opening at the bottom of the bumper.
You guys are right, once u download the image it looks much better. It looks good but does it look at nice the Jag XF? Certainly it will put the 2010 E Class to shame. The interior will be the key in my decision making come 2010. I am down to the XF and this generation of 5 Series. I love the front profile of this car And we know that nothing drives like a Bimmer - but will the interior have the luxury of the XF?
Oh by the way, does we have an updated side profile in any of the renderings?
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i love sports cars but no many