Next the BMW 5-Series will be one of the most technological cars in its segment and will set new quality standards. The future generation of BMW 5-Series should appear in 2016, will receive the most advanced electronic systems, including advanced multimedia complex iDrive, which will work even better with voice commands. Special model Bavarians have prepared and semi-autonomous system controls, which still has no details.
The model is built on a new platform OKL, thanks to which it will “weaken” with about 100 kilograms. This chassis will allow easy creation than a sedan, station wagon and GT-version, and use a variety of bikes - from 3-cylinder to V8 engines. Outwardly, however, he will not differ materially from current generation (pictured), the changes will be evolutionary. The BMW believe that radical changes in design rather can fend off potential buyers of the car.
With regard to engines, they will have a volume to 3.0 liters but are more potent than the present one. The petrol engine will develop 354 hp and diesel - 347 hp at 660 Nm of torque. Top version - M 550xd, will have 408 hp And there will be a hybrid modification that will combine the 4-cylinder petrol engine and electric engine.
It will not pass without M-modification of the model, which will also be more powerful than the current BMW M5. It is expected that the most powerful version of the sedan to develop 626 hp.
