新宝马5系终于发布，对于上一代的爱好者，自然是又一款争议之作。
相较过去的5系，这次在表面处理上更为干净利落，对于光线反射有着更好的控制。
最有争议的莫过于前大灯了。两侧上扬的鹰眼一直是上一代5系的亮点和特色之一。

这次在全新的设计总监上任后，前大灯呈现出和新Z4一样的风格。和上代相比，这次眼角显得下垂了。从侧面看觉得效果还可以，但是如果回到正前方，可能会觉得有些过于下垂。

The world debut of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan marks the epitome of
modern design and driving pleasure in the world of premium midsize
sedans. Through its athletic and executive looks, driving dynamics
typical of BMW, and innovative comfort and safety features, the sixth
generation of BMW's executive express accurately reflects the standards
upheld by the world's most successful manufacturer of premium cars.

当各代5系摆放在一起的时候，不知他们的前脸风格是否会让你联想到他们的设计师。

对于我来说，确实可以从新旧5系中看到Chris Bangle和Adrian不同的风格。Chris自然更硬朗激进些，而Adrian则更加温和。

似乎在对比中，你也发现，新5系的设计中有很多过去没有的细节。光是从正前方看，就比过去的老款更有立体感，更饱满。

师徒两人都为大家奉献了出风格不同但同样精彩的作品。

这次BMW对外发布的设计草图有点偷工减料。前后轮圈均是用复制黏贴完成，让人汗颜。

这次netcarshow发布的图片也很难看，推荐大家直接去BMW5新网站，上面的图片更精彩。

Design: charismatic and athletic.

With
the longest wheelbase in the segment, a long and sleek hood, short
overhangs, and a coupe-like roofline, the new BMW 5-Series Sedan stands
out clearly from the competition. Overall, the aesthetic looks of the
car are achieved through balanced proportions. Design features
emblematic of BMW are to be found at the front with its kidney grille
inclined slightly forward, in the stylish and elegant side view of the
car, and at the muscular rear end.

Within the interior, precise
functionality and a fresh ambience come together in perfect harmony,
unmistakable style, and clear orientation to the driver.

Driving experience: benchmark dynamics and exceptional comfort.

Highly
advanced drivetrain and suspension technologies combine agile handling
for the driver and a high standard of riding comfort for passengers.
When equipped with the Sport Package, the new BMW 5-Series Sedan
includes Adaptive Drive, which encompasses Driving Dynamics Control,
Electronic Damper Control, and Active Roll Stabilization. Optional
Integral Active Steering will virtually extend or shorten the vehicle's
wheelbase for improved stability at high speeds and enhanced agility at
lower speeds.

At launch, the new BMW 5-Series Sedan will be available with one V-8
and one inline-6 gasoline engine. The top-of-the-range BMW 550i arrives
with BMW's "reverse-flow" V-8 engine featuring twin turbochargers and
High Precision direct injection for maximum output of 400 hp. The new
inline-6 of the BMW 535i features a single twin-scroll turbocharger,
High Precision direct injection, and, for the first time, VALVETRONIC
throttle-less intake technology. It delivers a maximum output of 300 hp
and 300 lb-ft. The 535i and 550i will be available with a choice of
6-speed manual transmission, BMW's new 8-speed automatic transmission,
or new "Sport Automatic" 8-speed.

Later, the BMW 528i will debut
with a 240 hp inline-6 featuring lightweight magnesium-aluminum
construction and VALVETRONIC throttle-less intake technology for
efficiency and unparalleled responsiveness.

BMW EfficientDynamics: BMW 5-Series increasing the lead.

BMW
EfficientDynamics technologies are featured in appropriate combinations
on each model, including features such as Brake Energy Regeneration,
Electric Power Steering, a gearshift point indicator, active cooling
air flaps, and on-demand operation of engine accessory drives.
Lightweight materials are used intelligently to balance the vehicle and
lower its overall weight. For example, components such as doors, hood,
front fenders, and suspension assemblies are made of aluminum.

Innovative driver assistance systems.

The
driver assistance systems offered with the new BMW 5-Series include an
all-new Parking Assistant, Top View cameras, and Frontal Collision
Warning with application of the brakes when ordered with Active Cruise
Control plus Stop & Go. Other driver assistance features available
include Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, a Head-Up Display,
BMW Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection.

Joint development and production together with the BMW-7-Series.

The
world debut of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan opens up the latest chapter
in a truly impressive story of success. In the course of five model
generations, overall sales of the BMW 5-Series already amount to more
than 5.5 million units. Now the new model is based on a newly developed
vehicle architecture also featured in the BMW 7-Series luxury sedans.

Joint
production of the BMW 5-Series Sedan and the BMW 7-Series at BMW Plant
Dingolfing, together with the extensive use of shared components,
ensures highly efficient production with the highest standards of
quality.

Exterior: Dynamic proportions in perfect balance.

The
proportions of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan are defined in archetypal BMW
style by the long wheelbase and hood, short overhangs, aft-set
greenhouse, and the coupe-like flowing roofline. The slightly
wedge-like shape of the body creates a sporty, forward-moving
character. The fresh interpretation of BMW's signature Hofmeister kink
at the bottom of the C-pillar further emphasizes the dynamic looks of
the car in profile.

The entire silhouette is superbly balanced,
providing a clear indication of the near-perfect front-to-rear weight
distribution for all engine variants. Measuring 2.97 meters or 116.9",
the wheelbase of the new BMW 5-Series is the longest in the car's
segment, while the sculptural design again distinctive of BMW provides
a smooth flow of lines from the front along the side to the rear,
creating a body where everything fits together as if out of one mould.

Charismatic front, elegant side, muscular rear.

The
expressive front end of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan presents the
sporting character of the car. The upright BMW kidney grille - even
appearing from some angles to lean forward - symbolizes the
forward-pushing motion of the sedan and, together with the powerfully
flared wheel arches, gives the front end of the car strong charismatic
presence.

In conjunction with the BMW Adaptive Xenon headlights
(optional on 528i), the daytime running lights incorporate quite
unmistakable LED corona rings, while the direction indicators moved far
to the outside are made up of ten LED units each. As a final highlight,
an LED focus light marks the upper edge of each headlight unit.

Above
the striking contour line running along the car at the height of the
door openers, a slightly flared shoulder surface, together with the
coupe-like roofline and the stretched window surface, gives the glazed
section of the passenger cell a light and stretched look despite its
size. Further down the body, concave modeled surfaces create lively
light and shade effects emphasizing the sporting character of the
sedan. Greater curvature around the rear wheel arches, finally, bears
clear testimony to rear-wheel drive typical of a BMW of this kind.

The
dynamic lines of the car are further enhanced by the strikingly compact
counter-swing at the bottom of the C-pillar. Featuring the smallest
radius at this point ever to be seen on a BMW sedan, this
re-interpretation of the typical Hofmeister kick underlines the
stretched silhouette of the car and gives the passenger cell a light
and low appearance.

Running parallel to one another, the contour
and sill lines rise up dynamically, the former stretching out from the
front wheel arch all the way to the rear lights to create the elegant
and dynamic look of the car from the side. The sculptural shape typical
of a BMW established in this way makes the side sections and the rear
end literally flow into one another.

The contour lines continue
into the contours of the rear light clusters and finally come together
above the license plate. Seen from the rear, the new BMW 5-Series Sedan
also stands out through the concave surface between the contour line
and the wheel arches giving the body a distinctly recognizable waist.
The flared wheel arches and the horizontal breakdown of the rear end,
in turn, strongly emphasize the powerful stature of the sedan, the wide
track and the wheels ending flush with the wheel arches further
enhancing this impression.

The L-shaped rear light clusters again
reflect the typical look of a BMW and provide that unmistakable night
design. Three rows of LED lights form the look of homogeneously glowing
bodies again quite characteristic of BMW. And last but not least, the
direction indicators and brake lights also come in LED technology.

Modern cockpit with clear orientation to the driver

The
cockpit is inclined towards the driver at an angle of approximately 7°
and the asymmetrically designed center console likewise emphasizes this
clear orientation to the driver. The horizontal lines of the instrument
panel accentuate the feeling of space.

As in all BMWs,
well-researched ergonomics allow for optimum operation of driving
controls and other functions. All displays, knobs and buttons serving
comfort functions are situated centrally for use by the driver and
front passengers; controls for the driver's use only are to the left of
the steering wheel, on or near the steering wheel, or on the front
center console. The steering wheel has power tilt and telescopic
adjustment and tilt-away for exit and entry; and of course both front
seats come standard with 10-way power adjustment including
head-restraint height.

The seating position has been improved
over the former model both front and rear, with knee-room on the rear
seats of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan up by 13 millimeters or 0.5".
Luggage compartment capacity is 520 litres or 18.2 cubic feet, and the
folding rear-seat backrest available as an option provides greater
flexibility in enlarging the car's transport capacities. In addition to
its 40:60 split, the rear-seat backrest also comes with through-loading
and, as yet a further option, a ski-bag for additional convenience.

Instrument panel in Black Panel technology.

Like
so many aspects of the new BMW 5-Series sedan, its instrument cluster
combines BMW tradition with advanced, beautiful new executions. Here
the entire cluster is in a high-resolution Black Panel display, in
which four classic circular instruments are most prominent; other
driving-relevant displays and readouts - including Navigation if
present, vehicle-monitoring functions, upcoming service requirements
and other information - also appear here in their various (and
function-related) graphic forms. Climate-control settings and controls
are located in a second Black Panel display in the center console stack.

4th-generation iDrive: Intuitive, powerful and fast.

With
the new BMW 5-Series sedan, BMW's 4th generation iDrive control screen
appears in two versions: with 7.0-in. dimensions and 800 x 480-pixel
resolution in standard form, or with the optional Navigation system, in
a dazzling 10.2-in., 1280 x 480-pixel version with a wider range of
features and functions as in the new BMW 7-Series. Displays are
transreflective so that light from the sun actually enhances the images
on the screen.

The instrument cluster interacts in new ways with
the iDrive control display and the available Head-up Display. According
to selected function, users can call up phone numbers or radio stations
via the steering-wheel controls. The cluster display also augments
iDrive's optional Navigation display with road-realistic directional
instructions, helping the driver to change lanes or negotiate a
complicated intersection. If the optional Head-up Display is activated,
the relevant directions appear there.

Materials and colors: enhancing the elegance.

The
choices of colors and materials further enhance the impression of
personal luxury and the interior's interplay of lines and surfaces. For
the dash's finely grained upper section, there are two colors depending
upon the chosen interior color. Dakota leather is standard on the 550i,
and available in six color schemes of which three are new; BMW's
luxurious Nappa leather is optional, and available in three color
schemes.

Dark Burl Ash wood trim interior trim is standard,
appearing in sweeping expanses on the dash, doors and front center
console; Ash Anthracite (gray tone) and another distinctive wood called
Fineline Matte are optional.

The center console comes in two
variants: On cars with a manual gearbox the console is split into two
sections, the black surface surrounding the gearshift lever and the
buttons on the optional Driving Dynamics Control oriented towards the
driver. A key holder has been placed between the gearshift lever and
the climate controls.

On models with automatic transmission, the
space between the electronic gear selector lever and the climate
control unit offers enough room for two cupholders and a key holder. A
further storage compartment is located behind the iDrive Controller
(where there is another cupholder on models with a manual gearbox).

Powertrain: The essence of BMW EfficientDynamics.

The
new BMW 5-Series will be offered in the United States with a choice of
three gasoline engines. At its introduction, the new 5-Series will be
available as a 535i and 550i. The 528i and xDrive all-wheel drive
variants of all three models will arrive later in the year.

The
550i is powered by BMW's stunning 4.4-liter, 400-hp twin turbocharged
V-8 engine. Compared to BMW's earlier, normally aspirated V-8,
displacement is reduced from 4.8 to 4.4 liters, and incorporates twin
turbochargers with High Precision direct injection. In quantitative
terms, the new engine delivers its 400 hp over a range from 5500 to
6400 rpm. Maximum torque is 450 lb-ft, available over the extremely
broad range of 1800 to 4500 rpm. Aside from the dramatic thrust that
drivers will notice subjectively, the objective data are dramatic too:
0-60 mph is estimated to be in just 5.0 seconds (preliminary) and a top
speed when equipped with the Sport Package of 150 mph. For models
without Sport Package the maximum speed is limited to 130 mph.

Through
its unique reverse-flow layout, the 550i's V-8 engine is able to
achieve higher output without correspondingly higher fuel consumption.
In technical terms, the approach involves some very new design details.
For the first time, twin turbochargers and the exhaust-cleansing
catalytic converters are placed between the V-8's two cylinder banks.
In turn, this required the exhaust camshafts and valves to be inboard
so that the path from cylinders to turbochargers (which are driven by
exhaust gas) would be kept short. A key benefit of this layout becomes
a more compact engine package. This is the reverse of a traditional V-8
layout, and opens a new era of V-8 engine development potential.

BMW's
newest gasoline inline-6 engine will be the powerplant for the new 535i
Sedan. It features a single, twin-scroll turbocharger and 3.0 liters of
displacement. In addition to High Precision direct injection, the new
engine is the first BMW inline-6 to be equipped with both turbocharging
and BMW's VALVETRONIC throttle-less intake technology. The combination
of these BMW EfficientDynamics technologies delivers improved throttle
response from idle to redline, reduced fuel consumption, and
substantially reduced emissions. The new engine is rated at 300 hp at
5800 rpm and 300 lb-ft of torque. The torque peak is notable for its
incredible accessibility: the full 300 lb-ft is available from 1200 rpm
- 5000 rpm.

Playing a supporting role: innovative new 8-speed automatic transmission.

All
new BMW 5-Series models will feature an 8-speed automatic transmission,
which brings smooth shifting, sportiness and efficiency to new levels
of perfection. Compared to the exemplary 6-speed automatic offered in
past BMW models, the 8-speed's "taller" cruising gears make a
significant contribution to reduced fuel consumption and emissions, as
well as quietness. And its wider spread of ratios from lowest to
highest gear enhances acceleration and response across the range of
driving speeds.

Technically speaking, this new automatic's
attributes have been achieved via an innovative concept that provides
the two additional ratios (7 and with no increase in bulk or weight.
In an arrangement not heretofore employed in an 8-speed automatic, four
planetary gearsets and five clutch packs are controlled in a way that
no more than two of the five clutch packs are freewheeling at any given
time. The modest increase in the number of mechanical elements allows
the new transmission to achieve unusually high efficiency: the
so-called "gearing efficiency" is higher than 98% in all eight gears.
In 6th gear, it's highest of all because that is direct drive, with no
gearing reduction at all. Combine this with reduced friction and the
ability to keep the torque converter "locked up" more of the total
driving time, and the transmission becomes very much a part of the new
BMW 5-Series' overall efficiency concept.

Two additional gears mean threefold progress: quicker shifts, greater smoothness, enhanced efficiency.

The
wider spread of ratios allows the engine to run at lower speeds, mainly
in the "tallest" gear, 8th. Yet even with this wider spread, the steps
between adjacent gears are reduced; in turn this means a stronger,
smoother flow of power during acceleration.

And for the same
reason, faster shifts are a further benefit because only one clutch
pack is disengaged to shift up or down by one or two gears. On the
other hand, downshifting more than two gears is accomplished as a
direct shift. For example, a downshift from 8th to 2nd gear is made
with only one clutch pack disengagement, and thus occurs without
stepping down through the intermediate gears. Thus at one instant the
driver can be enjoying the quiet, fuel-efficient low rpm of 8th gear,
and in the next instant getting maximum acceleration.

Manual Transmissions: Continuing a BMW tradition

BMW
continues as the only manufacturer to offer manual transmissions in the
BMW 5-Series' competitive set, underlining the sporty nature of the
car, as well as BMW's commitment to driving enthusiasts.

The 535i
and 550i Sedans will be offered with a 6-speed manual transmission in
the United States, providing a level of driver involvement unique in
the segment.

Brake Energy Regeneration: an energy-saving innovation.

The
new BMW 5-Series sedan continues the roll-out of BMW's Brake Energy
Regeneration system on US models. To save energy and reduce the
vehicle's fuel consumption over time, this system manages the times at
which the alternator charges the battery.

Conventionally, a car's
alternator runs continuously and thus is always charging the vehicle's
battery. In the new BMW 5-Series, it charges only when the vehicle is
decelerating or braking; otherwise, it freewheels and draws virtually
no power from the engine. An electronically controlled clutch, similar
to that used with the air-conditioning compressor, is used to engage
and disengage the alternator.

Accommodating the less-frequent
charging is a special, more powerful vehicle battery that can satisfy
the vehicle's high electrical demands without access to continuous
charging. The battery uses a technology called "glass mat," in which
its internal plates are separated with saturated absorbent glass-boron
silicate rather than the usual liquid electrolyte. This construction
sharply reduces the battery's conversion of charging energy to heat,
and can provide the necessary electrical power for longer periods
between charges.

BMW 的概念车从未让我们失望过，不是么？虽然班戈走了，但是BMW的革莫道不消魂命之路仍在继续。



Debuting at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is a sporty 2+2 seater that showcases the brand's latest EfficientDynamics technologies, aimed at reducing fuel consumption while maintaining high levels of performance and handling.

Building on the downsizing principles, the plug- in full-hybrid powertrain adopts a 1.5 liter turbocharged diesel unit and two electric motors - one for each axle.

This layout delivers - when required - a total output of up to 356 hp, while at the same time achiving an average fuel consumption of 3.76 liters/100 kilometers (62.6 mpg) and CO2 emission of 99 g/km - 50 g/km in pure-electric mode.

The top speed is limited electronically to 155 mph, and the 0-100 km/h acceleration takes just 4.8 seconds.

The design features futuristic, almost-organic elements with the flowing forms of the interior and exterior that are closely interconnected. The drag coefficient is just 0.22.

The Vision EfficientDynamics also displays a number of innovations such as the layering construction technology, aluminum chassis and suspension, special polycarbonate glasses, lithium-polymer cells, a 3D head-up display and an advanced energy management system.



BMW Vision EfficientDynamics takes a new approach in its design and streamlining, the body and the interior clearly expressing the combination of efficiency and the sporting performance.

Following BMW’s design language, this concept car visualizes both highly efficient aerodynamics and intelligent lightweight construction.

In its design, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics differs from the usual low-emission car concepts.

The principle of “form follows function” is not just for the overall look of the car, but embraces each and every detail.

Measuring 48.8" (1,240 mm) in height and boasting a sweeping, arch-like roofline, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics "offers the slender silhouette of a classic Gran Turismo".

With the combustion engine fitted in front of the rear axle, the designers have created a very low front end, with the flow of air being further smoothened by active louvers in front of the radiator, which close completely when the need for cooling air is low.

An active air intake at the front guides air smoothly and as required into the car.

Numerous details in the design of the body are based on the know-how BMW has gained in Motorsport, a number of body elements serving as air deflectors and guide vanes.

Designed as ducts, for example, the A-pillars serve to channel the flow of air in the same way as the rear lights with their wing profile.

The floor of the car is fully covered from front to rear and from one side to the other, thus maintaining a smooth surface to avoid any air swirl liable to increase fuel consumption.

Slender openings around the front air dam guide the air flowing specifically into two closed ducts leading inside the front air dam to the wheel arches where the air comes out again through a very slim aperture at high speed, flowing just next to the outer wheel flanks.

This air jet rests on the front wheels like a curtain and is therefore referred to most appropriately as the “air curtain.” It provides a highly stabilizing effect.



To further optimize the aerodynamic qualities of the entire vehicle and keep rolling resistance to a minimum, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics comes with tires and wheels of quite unusual size on a sports car.

The tires measure 195/55, while large 21-inch wheels provide a contact surface on the road otherwise offered only by a much wider tire. In combination with the sophisticated axle geometry, this ensures agile driving behavior.

The extra-large wheel covers extending over part of the tire flanks add to the unique, very different look of BMW Vision EfficientDynamics from the side.

The blade profile integrated in the wheels serves furthermore to reduce the negative effect of the turning wheels on the overall aerodynamics of the car. In all, these features optimizing the aerodynamic qualities of the car give the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car a very low drag factor (CX) of just 0.22.

In both exterior and interior design, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics stands out clearly as a strong spearhead in technology. Many components of the vehicle are presented in full view expressing the “transparent” character of the car as a powerful visual feature of lightweight technology.

The chassis and suspension of BMW Vision EfficientDynamics are made completely of aluminum; the roof and the outer skin on the doors are made almost completely of a special polycarbonate glass automatically darkening as a function of the light shining on the car.

Measuring 181.1" in length, 74.8" in width and 48.8" in height, this unique concept car offers ample space for up to four passengers and their luggage. Thanks to the consistent lightweight construction strategy applied on the car, curb weight is 3,076 lb, with the center of gravity remaining very low. In its power-to-weight ratio, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car is far superior to all other hybrid cars, achieving the same standard as extremely dynamic sports cars with a conventional combustion engine.

Carrying a maximum payload of 981 lb, this unique 2+2-seater is fully suited for everyday traffic. Luggage capacity of 5.3 cu ft, in turn, allows the driver and passengers to conveniently take along two golf bags. And to meet additional loading requirements the backrests of the two rear seats may be tilted down individually to provide extra storage space.





In the design of the interior, the layering technology provides a symbiosis of function and stylish shapes intentionally reduced to a minimum, consistently implementing and visualizing the lightweight principle also inside the car.

Specific components such as the central air vent not only serving to enhance motoring comfort but also acting as part of the cockpit, perform several functions in one.

This multi-functionality is then presented visibly within the car, the use of particularly sophisticated materials providing a highly attractive combination of innovation in technology and quality clear to the eye and the touch of the surface.

This interaction of lightweight construction and individual well-being also comes out clearly in the design of the controls and switches, with a leather band, for example, running round the aluminum gear selector lever on the center console.

Materials combining lightweight technology and all the qualities required are also to be admired all round the cockpit of BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, giving the car an unusually generous feeling of space for a 2+2-seater.



The body-contoured seats, for example, are made up of a kevlar shell, a backbone structure, and seat padding with personalized fillings. Clearly, this combination alone ensures comfort at a minimum weight.

The driver’s and front passenger’s seats are connected firmly to the center console to form a joint interior “landscape”, while the rear seats anchored on the floor would appear to be hovering in space.