World debut: 5 Series with all-wheel drive.
BMW is presenting the two 525xi and 530xi all-wheel-drive models to the world public for the first time in Detroit in both Sedan and Touring guise. BMW xDrive allows the driver to use the advantages of all-wheel drive whenever he or she wishes, without suffering the drawbacks of many all-wheel-drive systems: While conventional all-wheel drive only responds when the wheels are already spinning, xDrive begins to react even before wheel spin is able to build up. Via an electronically controlled multiple- plate clutch, the flow of power is redistributed within milliseconds between the two axles in the interest of enhanced traction, driving stability and agility.
Innovation at its best: BMW’s new six-cylinder engines.
BMW is also presenting a new family of engines in Detroit, engines setting new standards in every respect: The new inline-six gasoline engines with more power, greater fuel economy and lower weight than their predecessors making these the lightest six-cylinders in their segment.
Apart from fully variable VALVETRONIC valve drive now enhanced to an even higher standard, the composite magnesium/aluminum crankcase, lightweight camshafts, the electric water pump, the fully controlled oil pump, single-belt drive and the magnesium cylinder head cover are the most outstanding innovations featured by the new family of engines.
The new engines replace the former six-cylinder engines displacing 2.2, 2.5, and 3.0 liters. The “basic” engine in the 523i displaces 2.5 liters and develops maximum output of 177 bhp (130 kW), together with maximum torque of 169 lb-ft (230 Nm). The 2.5-liter engine in the 525i develops maximum output of 218 bhp (160 kW) and maximum torque of 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) between 2,750 and 4,250 rpm. The top-of-the-range six-cylinder in the 530i displaces 2,996 cc and develops maximum output of 258 bhp (190 kW) at 6,600 rpm. Maximum torque, in turn, is 221 lb-ft (300 Newtonmeters) in the broad speed range between 2,500 and 4,000 rpm.
BMW is presenting the two 525xi and 530xi all-wheel-drive models to the world public for the first time in Detroit in both Sedan and Touring guise. BMW xDrive allows the driver to use the advantages of all-wheel drive whenever he or she wishes, without suffering the drawbacks of many all-wheel-drive systems: While conventional all-wheel drive only responds when the wheels are already spinning, xDrive begins to react even before wheel spin is able to build up. Via an electronically controlled multiple- plate clutch, the flow of power is redistributed within milliseconds between the two axles in the interest of enhanced traction, driving stability and agility.
Innovation at its best: BMW’s new six-cylinder engines.
BMW is also presenting a new family of engines in Detroit, engines setting new standards in every respect: The new inline-six gasoline engines with more power, greater fuel economy and lower weight than their predecessors making these the lightest six-cylinders in their segment.
Apart from fully variable VALVETRONIC valve drive now enhanced to an even higher standard, the composite magnesium/aluminum crankcase, lightweight camshafts, the electric water pump, the fully controlled oil pump, single-belt drive and the magnesium cylinder head cover are the most outstanding innovations featured by the new family of engines.
The new engines replace the former six-cylinder engines displacing 2.2, 2.5, and 3.0 liters. The “basic” engine in the 523i displaces 2.5 liters and develops maximum output of 177 bhp (130 kW), together with maximum torque of 169 lb-ft (230 Nm). The 2.5-liter engine in the 525i develops maximum output of 218 bhp (160 kW) and maximum torque of 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) between 2,750 and 4,250 rpm. The top-of-the-range six-cylinder in the 530i displaces 2,996 cc and develops maximum output of 258 bhp (190 kW) at 6,600 rpm. Maximum torque, in turn, is 221 lb-ft (300 Newtonmeters) in the broad speed range between 2,500 and 4,000 rpm.
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