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BMW is well known for its history of inline-six (straight-six) engines, a layout it continues to use to this day despite most other manufacturers switching to a V6 layout. . The more common inline-four and V8 layouts are also produced by BMW, and at times the company has produced inline-three, V10 and V12 engines, BMW also engineered non-production customised engines especially for motorsports ...
BMW M51 straight-6 engine (shown in an E36 3 Series) The initial diesel models used the BMW M51 turbocharged straight-6 engine carried over from its predecessor . In 1998, its successor the BMW M57 was introduced in the 530d model, however the BMW M51 engine continued to be used for two more years in the 525td and 525tds models.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 December 2024. Sixth generation of BMW 5 Series Motor vehicle BMW 5 Series (F10/F11/F07/F18) Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 2010–2017 Model years 2011–2017 Assembly Germany: Dingolfing (Plant Dingolfing) China: Shenyang (BBA) Mexico: Toluca India: Chennai (BMW India) Thailand: Rayong (BMW ...
The i5 is an electric 5 Series. New for the 2024 model year and sharing the same underpinnings as the new gas-powered 5er , the i5 is offered in single-motor eDrive40 and dual-motor M60 guises.
The 5 Series is BMW's second-best-selling model after the 3 Series. [2] On 29 January 2008, the 5 millionth 5 Series was manufactured, a 530d sedan in Carbon Black Metallic. [ 3 ] It is BMW’s oldest nameplate still in production and the first model line to use "Series" in the name, debuting the three-digit model naming convention still used ...
In 1993, the 540i model was added to the top of the 5 Series lineup, powered by the BMW M60 V8 engine and available in both Saloon and wagon body styles (the latter not in US). Transmission options were a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic. A total of 26,485 units were produced. [22]
The E60 was the first 5 Series to be available with a turbocharged petrol engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission and regenerative braking. The M5 model was introduced in 2005 and is powered by the BMW S85 V10 engine. It was sold in the saloon and wagon body styles, with most cars using the 7-speed SMG III transmission.
The new M2 will be built at BMW's Plant in San Luis Potosí Mexico alongside the new BMW 2-Series. Set for a worldwide launch, production will start in August 2024 and M2 units should hit ...