In the past seven years, the ever-changing auto industry is enough to rewrite the fate of some companies. For some car companies, even a batch of products can be eliminated in 7 years, and a number of products can be promoted. But BMW obviously does not care about time, especially for the 5 series with its glorious history.
On June 23, 2017, after seven years, the new BMW 5 Series was launched, and a total of five models were launched, priced from 44.99-66.39 million yuan. And regardless of the price, this state-of-the-art high-end sedan has attracted the attention of the market from beginning to end. BMW fans know that BMW mainstream cars are divided into three sizes: S (3 series), M (5 series) and L (7 series). How many genes does this brand new BMW 5 series inherit in the history of family development? ?
The first generation of BMW 5 Series
Classic design subverts traditional BMW
In 1970, in order to compete with the Mercedes-Benz W114 series, BMW commissioned the Italian company Bertone Design to design a new car, which was designed by Marcello Gandini, and the BMW 2200 TI Garmisch was born. The 2200 TI Garmisch has an extremely rich Italian sedan style, and it is difficult to connect it to the impression of BMW, in addition to the faintly visible “double kidney†grille on the front of the car.
In 1972, the first BMW 5 Series (E12) was officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, featuring a new “5-Series†naming scheme (the fifth car after the BMW New Class concept), the rear logo The “5†in the middle represents the car, and the last two digits represent the engine displacement.
Its birth also opened up a new era of classic design in BMW.
The first BMW 5 Series has a length of 4600mm, a width of 1690mm, a height of 1425mm and a wheelbase of 2600mm. Its large windows, low-waist line design and the Hofmeister corner on the C-pillar become an indelible timeless classic.
As a luxury sedan, the interior design of the first generation BMW 5 Series is very layered. The central air conditioning and radio area of ​​the center console is protruding forward. A clock is cleverly placed in the center of the two air conditioner knobs. The four-spoke steering wheel with a large and tight grip feels moderate.
BMW has equipped a number of engines for the first generation of the 5 Series, with the BMW 518 and 520 equipped with the 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engines code-named M10. Since then, the 2.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, code-named M20, replaced the inline four-cylinder engine on the original 520. The inline six-cylinder engine codenamed M30 is used on the BMW 525, 528, 528i, 530, 530i and 533i. The BMW 525 is powered by a 2.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 145 hp (107 kW) / 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 208 N. At m/4000 rpm, the engine is matched with a 4-speed, 5-speed manual transmission and a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The first generation of the BMW 5 Series can be said to have contributed greatly to the development of the entire car system. In order to meet the consumer demand for sports models, BMW has launched a special upgrade service for the first generation of the 5 Series sedan. Finally, BMW launched the official sports version of the BMW 5 Series, the M535i, in 1980. The car is in the same style as the previous 530 MLE, with a large front bumper with a mesh opening on the front and BMW's "M" and "535i" logo on the air intake grille marking the identity of the identity.
Second generation BMW 5 Series
The birth of the classic M5
Thanks to the great success of the first generation BMW 5 Series (E12), BMW has added confidence in developing new models. In August 1981, BMW introduced the second generation of the 5 Series (E28) sedan.
Compared with the previous model, the second-generation BMW 5 Series is more full of design, especially the headlights are designed to be large and small, and the chrome-plated kidney grille is obviously widened. The most significant change of the second generation BMW 5 series comes from its tail shape. It changed the previous generation BMW 5 series that has a large angle of the trunk. The air outlet at the C-pillar is slightly stiffer than the first generation BMW 5 Series. The black bar grille is replaced by a more elegant and concealed design. The taillight style is also more in line with the public's aesthetic, and the center-to-right exhaust pipe design makes it exceptionally different. The second generation BMW 5 Series has a length of 4620mm, a width of 1700mm, a height of 1415mm, a wheelbase of 2628mm and a weight of 1370kg.
The second generation of the BMW 5 Series has introduced 518, 518i, 520i, 525i, 528i, 535i and a very small number of 533i (for the North American market only). BMW offers four-speed, five-speed manual transmission according to different models. Box and 3-speed, 4-speed automatic transmission for consumers to choose. The mainstream model 520i is equipped with an inline six-cylinder naturally aspirated fuel injection engine code-named M20B20 with a maximum power of 125 hp (92 kW)/5800 rpm and a maximum torque of 170 N·m/4000 rpm. In addition, the BMW 525e and 528e are equipped with a 2.7-liter "high-efficiency" inline six-cylinder engine code-named M20B27, of which the 525e has a maximum power of 122 hp and a maximum torque of 230 N·m.
Seven months after the launch of the second-generation M535i, an M5, which was built entirely by the BMW Sports Division based on the BMW 5 Series (E28), was officially launched. This car has the sports gene of the BMW 5 Series both in appearance and in the interior.
BMW also gave great expectations to this sports car, so that the M88/1 engine of the BMW M1 sports car was used on the BMW M5 (E28). To match the heavier body of the M5 (E28), BMW to the M1 The engine has been improved. The M5 (E28) is powered by a 3.5-liter inline six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine code-named M88/3 with a maximum power of 286 hp (210 kW) / 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 340 N·m/4500 rpm. The engine is matched with a 5-speed manual transmission. The top speed is 245km/h, and the 0-100km/h acceleration time is 6.5 seconds, which makes it the fastest four-door sedan at that time.
Between 1981 and 1988, the second generation of the BMW 5 Series produced a total of 722,328 units. This brilliant achievement laid a solid foundation for the development of the next generation models.
The third generation BMW 5 Series
Travel edition debut
In the late 1980s, car design entered a new era. In 1988, the third generation BMW 5 Series (E34) officially met with the public.
The front face of the third generation BMW 5 Series is also the "golden combination" of the four round headlights and the double kidney grille, but the designer deliberately enlarges and uses the same color as the body while the overall grille area is reduced. The decoration wraps it in it. The turn signal is ingeniously blended with the headlights. This tricky design has created the classic of the third generation BMW 5 Series, adding a touch of time. In the interior design, the third generation of the BMW 5 Series has formed its inherent style, a large number of sophisticated materials such as leather and solid wood add to the overall atmosphere of the car luxury.
The third-generation BMW 5 Series has launched a variety of engines including the 518i, 520i, 525i, 525ix, 530i, 535i and 540i. BMW offers 5-speed, 6-speed manual transmissions and 4 and 5 speeds depending on the model. The automatic transmission is available for consumers to choose from. The 525i is powered by a 2.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 192 hp (141 kW) and a maximum torque of 250 N·m. The 540i once again refreshed the displacement record of the BMW 5 Series, equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 naturally aspirated fuel injection engine code-named M60B40, with a maximum power of 286 hp (210 kW)/5800 rpm and a maximum torque of 400 N·m/4500 rpm. The top speed is 250km/h, and the 0-100km/h acceleration time is 6.3 seconds. At the same time, a hybrid concept car based on the third-generation BMW 5 Series was also unveiled in 1994.
But the biggest breakthrough of the third-generation BMW 5 Series is that BMW introduced the third-generation 5 Series travel version, Touring, in 1991. First seen in the BMW 5 Series (E34) Travel Edition, which uses the same rear-end layout design as the 5-series (E34) sedan version, the well-received taillights were moved to the Travel Edition 5 Series. At the same time, the Travel Edition 5 Series (E34) has a larger open skylight that allows the driver and every passenger in the car to fully enjoy the sun's moisture.
For the domestic market, the third generation BMW 5 Series is the beginning of consumers' understanding of BMW.
In the early 1990s, the first batch of BMW 5 Series (E34) officially entered the country from Tianjin Port, which also made most people know that this is the same as the "Big Ben" nationality, with "four-eye" headlights and " The name of the car with the blue sky and white clouds is called "BMW." Most of the third-generation BMW 5 Series entering China are 520i, 525i, and 528i. There are also a small number of 518i and 535i, and a very small number of 540i flow into China through different channels. Today, you can still see some of the 520i and 525i galloping on the streets, and the reverse-opening hood is equally impressive.
The fourth generation BMW 5 Series (E39)
New design brings BMW's revolution
At the same time as the third generation of the BMW 5 Series (E34), the automotive industry has entered a new era. In the increasingly competitive luxury sedan market, rivals are rapidly emerging and BMW needs to change. The beginning of the change stems from the arrival of the new design director Chris Bangle.
Chris Bangor has made a more detailed portrayal of the fourth-generation 5 Series (E39) design while retaining the essence of the previous generation (E34) design. BMW's iconic "double kidney" grille is more rounded than the exterior of the vehicle. At first glance, the classic headlight design of the E34 is still preserved, but it is not difficult to find out carefully, but the "four eyes" are worn. A thick layer of "lens" was applied. While retaining the traditional design, the designer cleverly blends the four outdated headlights that are outdated.
That is to say, from this generation of products, this calm, delicate design is more easily recognized by Asian consumers.
Along with the exterior, the fourth-generation 5-series (E39) interior design is different from the previous generation 5-series (E34), which is slightly quaint and with a striking interior style, with a large number of rounded lines appearing. In the interior design of the new generation 5 Series (E39), the console is no longer so sharp, and the center console designed to lean toward the driver is a tribute to the next generation. The fourth-generation 5 Series interior materials and assembly process are also more sophisticated. The solid wood trim strips across the center console create a stronger overall luxury. The multi-function buttons on the four-spoke steering wheel reflect BMW's pursuit. User-friendly design concept.
The fourth-generation BMW 5 Series has a richer product line. In addition to the previous 520i, 528i, 530i and 535i, it has “added†a 523i. Unlike other models, the 523i’s engine displacement Not 2.3 liters, but a 2.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine codenamed M52B25. Since then, the 525i has replaced the original 523i naming scheme. The 528i is powered by a 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 193 hp (142 kW) and a maximum torque of 280 N·m. The top model 540i is equipped with a V8 naturally aspirated engine with a displacement of 4.4 liters. The maximum power is 286 hp (210 kW) / 5400 rpm and the maximum torque is 440 N·m / 3600 rpm.
The well-received 5 Series Touring has become the "final" model of the 4th generation BMW 5 Series (E39). The luxurious atmosphere of the 5 Series and the powerful practicality of the station wagon are once again perfectly combined. The sleek irregular shape taillights on the previous generation BMW 5 Series (E34) reappeared on the E39 travel version, and the addition of the roof rack gave the temperament of the station wagon, but the previous generation 5 series (E34) The double sunroof design on the travel version did not appear on the E39 Travel Edition. In 2001, BMW made a small change to the 5 Series (E39), and BMW's proud "Angel Eye" officially stepped onto the stage.
In view of the good foundation and reputation of the third generation BMW 5 Series (E34) in China, the road to the Chinese market of the fourth generation BMW 5 Series (E39) has become extremely flat. The BMW 5 Series (E39) introduced to the domestic market is mostly European-standard models, of which 520i and 528i are mostly.
The fifth generation BMW 5 Series
The V10 engine was first used in BMW sedan
In 2003, when the fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series (E60) was presented to everyone, people were “convinced†by their overly innovative designs. Its signature "nostrils" became the largest double kidney grille in the history of the 5 Series, and it has become more and more rounded from the previous rectangle. The headlights with the "Angel Eye" have also changed the more traditional styles of the past. The rising light eyebrows and irregularly shaped headlights have fascinated the loyal BMW fans.
Also completely overturned is the interior design of the fifth generation BMW 5 Series. The symmetrical center console style is refreshing. The silver decoration on the three-spoke steering wheel is just right. The instrument panel is relatively mediocre, but a circle. The silver decoration makes it a lot of instant spirit. The wood grain trim that runs through the center console clearly separates the upper display from the lower functional area. At the same time, BMW will create a 7-series interior luxury style to move into this generation of 5 series, leather interiors and a large number of solid wood and metal brushed plaques filled with every corner of the 5 series.
The M5 (E60/E61) is equipped with BMW's landmark 5.0-liter V10 naturally aspirated engine (S85B50A) with a maximum power of 507 hp (373 kW) / 7750 rpm, a maximum torque of 520 N·m / 6100 rpm, and a 7-speed engine. The SMG gearbox has a top speed of 250km/h at an electronic speed limit, 315km/h after the speed limit is released, and an acceleration time of 4.7 seconds from 0-100km/h. This engine from F1 racing technology has a maximum speed of over 8000 rpm. Its crankcase is made of aluminum and silicon alloy. In order to reduce the weight and increase the strength, the suspension is made of aluminum alloy.
The fifth-generation BMW 5 Series (E60) is arguably the most impressive 5-series model of the country, because this BMW luxury sedan was first introduced to China. In March 2003, BMW Brilliance was formally established and officially launched the domestic BMW 5 Series sedan in July of the same year. A total of 520i, 525i and 530i models were introduced in advance. In 2006, in response to the special needs of Chinese consumers for the large rear space of the car, BMW launched a long-wheelbase 5-series sedan for the Chinese market and added the 523i.
The sixth generation BMW 5 Series
GT derivative model was born
In 2010, the sixth generation BMW 5 Series (F10) was officially released. The new generation BMW 5 Series is not as radical in its design as the exterior design. On the contrary, BMW has brought us a new design that is more elegant and slightly conservative. The new generation 5 Series received an incredible acclaim after boldly subverting the design of the Bangor era. The new car grille is perfectly integrated with the powerful bonnet, and the headlights are no longer so eye-catching, but their "eyes" are still quite fierce.
The 6th generation BMW 5 Series (F10) has reached a new height in terms of interior design, materials and assembly technology. The overall layout of the center console still continues the style of the previous generation 5 series (E60), but the functional areas of the BMW 5 Series predecessors who tend to be on the driver side are once again inherited by the sixth generation 5 series. The newly designed three-spoke steering wheel shape perfectly fits the temperament of the vehicle. The multimedia and air-conditioning control panel shape is no longer as messy as the previous generation 5 series (E60). The leather, metal and solid wood decoration runs through all corners of the car. In addition to the electronic bar, the numerous control buttons around it add to the sense of technology in the new 5 Series. The fourth-generation iDrive control system is more convenient to operate, with a 7.0-inch, resolution 800 & TImes; 480 display quality is more delicate.
Shortly after the launch of the sedan version of the BMW 5 Series (F10), its travel version (F11) was officially launched in the second half of 2010. The BMW 5 Series Travel Edition has formed its own design language. The 6th Generation 5 Series (F11) Travel Edition covers almost all models owned by the Sedan Edition (F10). The diverse power combination and powerful practicality make it possible. It is deeply loved by consumers.
With the official launch of the sixth generation BMW 5 Series overseas, BMW Brilliance has also introduced the new 5 Series to China. In view of the success of the previous generation 5 series (E60) extended version, the sixth generation of the domestic BMW 5 Series (F10) still continues the extended version of this special model, its wheelbase is 140mm longer than the overseas version. At the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, the new domestic BMW 5 Series extended version officially met with the public. In August 2010, the 6th generation BMW 5 Series was officially launched. The first models to be put on the market were the 523Li luxury, 528Li luxury and 535Li luxury and 535Li executive models. The price ranged from 489,600 yuan to 791,600 yuan. .
The seventh generation BMW 5 Series
M sports suit appears
In June 2017, the seventh generation of BMW came out.
In terms of appearance, the new 5 Series adopts BMW's latest family-style design. The size of the front grille and headlights is much larger than that of the old models. The overall shape is younger and more fashionable than the old ones. For young consumers. The acceptance will be even greater. It is worth mentioning that the M sports suit first appeared in the domestic 5 series models, and the visual effect is more sporty after the brace of sports.
For the interior, the new BMW M550i still uses the new 5-series interior design style and adds the M identity to the interior details. The new car will be equipped with a black canopy, aluminum trim, H/K hi-fi, wireless charging for mobile phones, head-up display, four-zone constant temperature air conditioner and more. The front row is equipped with a sports seat with electric adjustment and seat memory.
In the power that consumers are most concerned about, the new BMW 5 Series is equipped with a B48/B58 engine, which continues to occupy an advantage in parameter performance. From the perspective of the whole system, the new 5 Series is mainly a 2.0T high-power engine. In the high-equipped 3.0T engine, the new 5-series engine is significantly optimized both in maximum power and peak torque.
The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series, both in design and in terms of power, has targeted the competitors of the same class, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but the results are still unknown.
Conclusion:
Bavaria's "blue sky and white clouds" brought people one after another with practical actions. The brilliant achievements of the first generation 5 series predicted the unstoppable development momentum of the future. In the 45 years since 1972, the BMW 5 Series has evolved from the original tradition to continuous innovation. After six generations of models, the 5 Series has become the backbone of the BMW family. Left to the younger brother (3 series), right to the big brother (7 series), coupled with the continued birth of derivative models, BMW is bound to set off a new revolution in the field of luxury cars, all of which is inseparable from the BMW 5 Series. What surprises will the BMW 5 Series bring to us in the future? let us wait and see.
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