5 Series (G30) [Official] BMW 5-Series (G30)

[JLBM]

I remember being pretty surprised at the time - if I recall correctly - the E60 only scored 4 stars at Euro NCAP.

 

[Zafiro]

I remember being pretty surprised at the time - if I recall correctly - the E60 only scored 4 stars at Euro NCAP.

Your memory is good but it didn't seem to hurt sales or image because of that.

 

[hovabongZA]

Your memory is good but it didn't seem to hurt sales or image because of that.

Don't think people knew that much about Euro NCAP or cared like they do now.

 

[braaf]

I remember being pretty surprised at the time - if I recall correctly - the E60 only scored 4 stars at Euro NCAP.

If i remember correctly the the missing star had something to do about the armrest center console injuring driver and passenger in a side collision.

 

[martinbo]

You can see that the South Africans are either on leave or on a go-slow at work.

 

[Rainer271]

All-New 2017 BMW 5 Series U.S. pricing announced

BMW 530i will be available for $51,200
BMW 530i xDrive model for $53,500
BMW 540i will be available for $56,450
BMW 540i xDrive model for $58,750,

 

[Rainer271]

According to a normally well-informed Motor-Talk member BMW will offer from Summer '17 the 540i as a M-Performance model with 374 PS and 500 NM ( standard 540i 340 PS and 450 NM ).
They will also offer a M-Performance kit for the 530d with 292 PS and 650 NM ( standard 265 PS and 620 NM ).

Both models get Cerium Grey Metallic painted parts like the M550i.

http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/g30-in-der-presse-t5024072.html?page=215#post48942566

 

[picsoubmw]

According to a normally well-informed Motor-Talk member BMW will offer from Summer '17 the 540i as a M-Performance model with 374 PS and 500 NM ( standard 540i 340 PS and 450 NM ).
They will also offer a M-Performance kit for the 530d with 292 PS and 650 NM ( standard 265 PS and 620 NM ).

Both models get Cerium Grey Metallic painted parts like the M550i.

http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/g30-in-der-presse-t5024072.html?page=215#post48942566

Are you talking about a M540i or simply a 540i with added M Performance power kit ? because the later already been announced. But a M540i would be nice in market where the M550i will not be sold.

For the models BMW 540i (combined fuel consumption: 6.9 – 6.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 159 – 149 g/km) and BMW 540i xDrive (combined fuel consumption: 7.4 – 6.9 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 169 – 159 g/km), available directly from the market launch of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan, a BMW M Performance Power and Sound Kit will be available which increases the output of the 6-cylinder in-line petrol engine by 15 kW/20 hp to 265 kW/360 hp and the maximum torque by 50 Nm to 500 Nm. This in turn increases response, sprint capacity and pulling power without in any way affecting fuel consumption and exhaust emission figures according to the EU test cycle. This additional power is combined with a perfectly matching silencer system that makes for a striking, sporty sound. Tailpipe trims finished in chrome or carbon fibre are available for the BMW M Performance silencer system.

Press release from 2016/11/25.

 

[Rainer271]

^The MT-user is talking about "M-Performance model" in regarding to 540i but "M-Performance kit" in regarding to 530d.

Maybe his post is a little bit unclear written and he means "kit" for both models.
Your posted press release would confirm this.

 

[SCOTT27]

Post some pics when you have time, I'd love to see it. What color?

There are pictures on this forum of it somewhere. I posted them attached to an article. Will look for it.
But it is Interlagos Blue.

 

[klier]

There are pictures on this forum of it somewhere. I posted them attached to an article. Will look for it.
But it is Interlagos Blue.

Or just make some new ones?

 

[picsoubmw]

^The MT-user is talking about "M-Performance model" in regarding to 540i but "M-Performance kit" in regarding to 530d.

Maybe his post is a little bit unclear written and he means "kit" for both models.
Your posted press release would confirm this.

Well I assume there is no M540i coming, only power kit for the 530d and 540i. None of these will feature Cerium Grey Metallic painted parts like the M550i for sure.

Full press release from 2016-11-25 announcing the power kit for 530d and 540i :

Munich. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is raring to go for intense driving pleasure and perfectly prepared to meet all the challenges of modern mobility. The most athletic and innovative business sedan of its segment goes on the road in February 2017. Just a few weeks later, the BMW M Performance automobile eBMW M550i xDrive also lines up for the start, at the same time as the market launch of the BMW M Performance accessories that are available for all variants of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. The retrofit components developed especially for the new BMW 5 Series Sedan drawing on BMW M GmbH expertise cover the areas of drive, suspension, aerodynamics and cockpit, enabling an individually tailored enhancement in terms of athletic visual style, agile driving response and sporty interior design.

For the models BMW 540i (combined fuel consumption: 6.9 – 6.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 159 – 149 g/km) and BMW 540i xDrive (combined fuel consumption: 7.4 – 6.9 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 169 – 159 g/km), available directly from the market launch of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan, a BMW M Performance Power and Sound Kit will be available which increases the output of the 6-cylinder in-line petrol engine by 15 kW/20 hp to 265 kW/360 hp and the maximum torque by 50 Nm to 500 Nm. This in turn increases response, sprint capacity and pulling power without in any way affecting fuel consumption and exhaust emission figures according to the EU test cycle. This additional power is combined with a perfectly matching silencer system that makes for a striking, sporty sound. Tailpipe trims finished in chrome or carbon fibre are available for the BMW M Performance silencer system.

What is more, there is a BMW M Performance silencer as a separate retrofit option for the models BMW 540i, BMW 540i xDrive, BMW 530i (combined fuel consumption: 5.9 – 5.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 136 – 126 g/km) and BMW 530i xDrive (combined fuel consumption: 6.4 – 6.0 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 147 – 137 g/km). In addition to powerful engine acoustics, the stainless steel sports silencer also adds a striking visual accentuation at the rear of the vehicle, where it is combined with either circular or trapezoid tailpipe trims in chrome or carbon fibre, depending on the engine variant.

Meanwhile a highly emotional acoustic pattern is generated by the BMW M Performance exhaust system Active Sound, available for the diesel models of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. The stainless steel exhaust ducting can also be fitted with circular or trapezoid tailpipe trims depending on the type of diesel engine, again available in either a chrome or carbon fibre finish according to preference. The trapezoid tailpipe trims also come as a separate retrofit option for all variants of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan.

As of summer 2017, a BMW M Performance Power Kit will be offered for the models BMW 530d (combined fuel consumption: 4.9 – 4.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 128 – 118 g/km) and BMW 530d xDrive (combined fuel consumption: 5.4 – 5.0 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 142 – 132 g/km). This increases the output of the in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine by 20 kW/27 hp* to 215 kW/292 hp* and the maximum torque by 30 to 650 Nm*. In these models, too, the first-hand boost in power optimises acceleration capacity and elasticity while retaining the same fuel consumption and emission figures according to the EU test cycle. (*Final figures still to be confirmed)

In addition to highly sporty power delivery, optimised braking performance is another aspect that contributes to individually tailored dynamic performance and precise handling properties. The BMW M Performance sports brake system offers a particularly high level of thermal resilience, thereby ensuring a constant deceleration impact even in highly dynamic situations on the road. It includes inner vented, perforated lightweight construction brake discs with 4-piston fixed caliper brakes made of aluminium on the front axle and single-piston floating caliper brakes on the rear axle. Their exclusive appearance is further enhanced in that the brake calipers are finished in red.

In addition to this, the product range in the area of suspension includes 20-inch BMW M Performance light alloy wheels in a two-level, double-spoke design. The weight-optimised forged wheels are available entirely in the colour Orbit Grey as well as in a Bi-Color finish. An especially striking feature here is the combination of milled elements and burnished finish on the edge of the rim. The two-colour wheels undergo a separate milling process after being finished in matt black, which means that the aluminium surface becomes visible again. The BMW M Performance light alloy wheels are combined with mixed tyres in the sizes 245/35 R20 on the front axle and 275/30 R20 at the rear axle.

The exterior components developed to optimise aerodynamics have been designed with characteristic M precision to match the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. Model-specific BMW M Performance aerodynamic components are available to supplement the M sports package, an ex works option, and the M aerodynamics package, which is a retrofit option. The range includes attachment parts for the front bumper, a rear diffuser and a rear spoiler in carbon fibre finish. As supplementary features, there is also a choice of black side sill attachments and – as an alternative to the carbon fibre version – a rear spoiler and rear diffuser made of polyurethane (PUR). The components made of the light high-tech material carbon fibre are elaborately crafted by hand.

The M Performance aerodynamics components not only highlight the car's sporty appearance, they also optimise its drive response. Further visual highlights can be added in the form of BMW M Performance exterior mirror caps in carbon fibre, the black BMW M Performance radiator grille, black BMW M Performance bars for the brake air channels, side sill stickers with M Performance inscription and BMW M Performance accent strips.

For a racing-inspired cockpit ambience there is a BMW M Performance sports steering wheel in Alcantara with red central marking in the 12 o’clock position and silver-grey cross-stitch seam: this is expected to be available in summer 2017. The BMW M Performance sports steering is also combined with shift paddles in vehicles fitted with an 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission.

These products all form part of the Original BMW Accessories program offered through the BMW dealer network, the BMW sales subsidiaries and BMW Service Partners. All BMW M Performance components comply with the uncompromising BMW Group quality standards in terms of materials, design and craftsmanship. What is more, retrofitting these items has no impact whatsoever on the warranty terms as applicable to the vehicle in question.

 

[Zafiro]

Or just make some new ones?

just Google it

 

[klier]

just Google it

I want to see recent pics of his car.

 

[Rainer271]

Source: Motor-Talk

 

[Mars1965]

Source: Motor-Talk

It's time for the touring. The waiting makes all the post of the G30 become bored.

 

[SCOTT27]

It's time for the touring. The waiting makes all the post of the G30 become bored.

Soon.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Soon.

Wow, no specific date?! You're learning!

 

[Rainer271]

 

[bmwblog]

Wow, no specific date?! You're learning!

Definitely before March