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BMW is working on the next generation of the 5 Series, and its engineers are testing several prototypes. This time, instead of splitting each body style in a separate article, we provide a full image gallery of the upcoming executive model from BMW.
A quick look through the gallery reveals a 2017 BMW 5 Series Sedan, a 5 Series Touring, a 5 Series GT, and a possible M5. The last is easy to spot, as it features blue brake calipers, massive wheels, and drilled brake rotors for enhanced ventilation.
As some of you already know, BMW’s upcoming 5 Series will have an all-new platform. It will be called 35up, and will eventually be shared with the future 3 Series.
Until then, the new technical architecture of the 5 Series will feature more carbon fiber reinforced plastic parts, which will bring enhanced rigidity and strength, while keeping weight down.
According to unnamed company insiders, the next 5 Series will be up to 220 pounds lighter than the ongoing model. The 100-kilogram difference in weight will mostly come from the enhanced platform, but other weight-savings will come from the improvement of various components.
The 35up platform is not the only good thing to happen to the next 5 Series, as BMW engineers will also develop a new suspension, steering, and braking system. The drivetrain will also be revised for improved performance and efficiency. The German automaker is expected to introduce a plug-in hybrid variant of the 5 Series, and we would not exclude the possibility of it being available in multiple body styles.
Until BMW launches the new 5 Series, we do know that the automaker will continue using four-cylinder and six-cylinder power plants in both gasoline and diesel versions. The upcoming M5 is expected to keep the twin-turbo V8 unit, but to enhance it with more power and torque, while also introducing its first all-wheel-drive version. Along with the new drive train, BMW is expected to ditch the manual transmission of the M5, so get one while you still can if you’re a fan of manuals in M5 models.
As some of you already know, BMW’s upcoming 5 Series will have an all-new platform. It will be called 35up, and will eventually be shared with the future 3 Series.
Until then, the new technical architecture of the 5 Series will feature more carbon fiber reinforced plastic parts, which will bring enhanced rigidity and strength, while keeping weight down.
According to unnamed company insiders, the next 5 Series will be up to 220 pounds lighter than the ongoing model. The 100-kilogram difference in weight will mostly come from the enhanced platform, but other weight-savings will come from the improvement of various components.
The 35up platform is not the only good thing to happen to the next 5 Series, as BMW engineers will also develop a new suspension, steering, and braking system. The drivetrain will also be revised for improved performance and efficiency. The German automaker is expected to introduce a plug-in hybrid variant of the 5 Series, and we would not exclude the possibility of it being available in multiple body styles.
Until BMW launches the new 5 Series, we do know that the automaker will continue using four-cylinder and six-cylinder power plants in both gasoline and diesel versions. The upcoming M5 is expected to keep the twin-turbo V8 unit, but to enhance it with more power and torque, while also introducing its first all-wheel-drive version. Along with the new drive train, BMW is expected to ditch the manual transmission of the M5, so get one while you still can if you’re a fan of manuals in M5 models.
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