Posted on May 14, 2010.
BMW 5-Series has new names much better performance BMW has changed the name of its six-cylinder mid-size power, luxury cars 5-Series in 2008 to celebrate its biggest and most powerful engines. The old 525i would be change to 528i with 230hp while the 530i is the 535i 300 hp included on the twin-turbo six-cylinder 535xi Sports Wagon.
The German carmaker and producer of high quality BMW 325 parts has also updated within its 5 Series sedan 2008 cars with the addition of an optional Lane Departure Warning system that gently vibrates the steering wheel when it detects the driver rides on its tracks. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the 5-Series including destination charge starts at $ 45,075 for the 528i base.
BMW has also ensured that buyers of the 5 Series sedan will love the image that the car four door vehicle. In 2008, 5 Series styling and design reflects the performance of its heritage, much of the technology, but not light. It is also important to mention that so-called owners of the BMW 5-series will receive four years/50, 000 miles maintenance including regular oil changes, and even though the replacement of wiper blades worn. This adds to the four-year/50 ,000-mile limited warranty bumper to bumper.
It is also difficult to move to the new power in the 2008 BMW. The test 535xi weighs nearly 4,000 pounds, which means that this particular BMW does not feel light or frivolous. Its maximum torque is 300 pound-feet and can come as low as 1400 rpm and can reach up to 5,000 rpm which is very satisfactory for all types of driving.
The 3-liter twin-turbo, inline six-cylinder with variable intake and exhaust functions are similar to those equipped with the BMW 335i. It has been estimated in the test to a 535xi Steptronic automatic update that could be manual shifter. For the 536xi, BMW has removed the confusing and difficult to maneuver sequential manual gearbox.
The power is also increased to its highest level ever in the basic 528i has a 3-liter, inline six-cylinder with variable valve timing without overeating. The premium sedan 550i retains its 360 hp, 4.8-liter V8.
Fuel economy is not very characteristic display of BMW cars, but the 535xi test, he could do in government ratings of 17 mpg for city driving and 25 mpg for highway driving. Handling as expected of a BMW has been remarkable. The body has been stable and well controlled in all maneuvers, even on busy road surfaces.
