BMW 5 Series (E60)
| BMW 5-Series (E60/E61) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2003–2010 |
| Assembly |
Dingolfing, Germany Chennai, India Rayong, Thailand Toluca, Mexico 6th of October City, Egypt Shenyang, China (BMW Brilliance) Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Designer | Davide Arcangeli Chris Bangle |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury / Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon 5-door estate |
| Layout |
FR layout F4 layout (xi / xd models) |
| Related |
BMW 6 Series (E63) BMW X5 (E70) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Petrol: 2.0 L N46 I4 2.2 - 3.0 L M54 I6 3.0 L N54 turbo I6 4.0 - 4.8 L N62 V8 5.0 L S85 V10 Diesel: 2.0 L M47 turbo I4 2.0 L N47 turbo I4 2.5 - 3.0 L M57 turbo I6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm (113.7 in) |
| Length | Saloon: 4,841 mm (190.6 in) Estate: 4,843 mm (190.7 in) |
| Width | 1,846 mm (72.7 in) |
| Height | Saloon: 1,468 mm (57.8 in) Estate: 1,491 mm (58.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,535–1,835 kg (3,384–4,045 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 5 Series (E39) |
| Successor | BMW 5 Series (F10) |
The BMW E60/E61 series is the fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series, which was sold from 2003 to 2010. The body styles of the range are:
The range was launched in 2003 in the sedan body style. In 2004, the estate body style was introduced. The E60/E61 was replaced by the F10/F11 5 Series in 2010.
The E60/E61 introduced various new electronic features to the 5 Series, including iDrive, head-up display, active cruise control, active steering and voice control. The E60/61 also was the first 5 Series to be available with a turbocharged petrol engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission and regenerative braking. New safety features for the E60/E61 included adaptive headlights, night vision, active headrests, Lane Departure Warning and high intensity emergency brake lights. Unlike the three previous generations of 5 Series and the F10 successor, the E60/E61 centre console is not angled towards the driver.
The M5 variant was released in 2005 and is powered by the S85 V10 engine. It was sold in the sedan and wagon body styles, with most cars using a 7-speed automated manual transmission ("SMG III").
The development programme for the E60 began in 1997, concluding in 2003. The final design, penned by Davide Arcangeli under the directorship of Chris Bangle, was approved in 2000 and German design patents filed on April 16, 2002.
The E60 body was made using aluminium for the front of the car, and steel for the passenger cabin and rear. This resulted in a 50:50 weight distribution.
Features available in the E60 initially included iDrive (first introduced in the E65 7 Series), active cruise control, voice control,Bi-Xenon headlights, run-flat tyres, active width adjustment seats,active anti-roll barsand active steering. Safety-related items include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), head-up display,adaptive headlights, night vision and active headrests.
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