2011 BMW 5-Series

anekho · 24th November 2009, 02:11

what a smashing car. this thing looks amazing. I simply love BMW aggressive styling - it gives the car so much more character. The only car I'd plonk my money on in the segment.

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zibby · 24th November 2009, 03:29

The car looks great, looks better than E class and the & series. Very pleasing to look at first look.

Tstag · 24th November 2009, 05:42

Looks solid enough but it's a bit samey. BMW's are turning into Merc's and frankly only old people buy the 5 series nowadays. For me it's either the Shaguar or the Audi. Think I prefer the Jag on balance.

the_stranger · 24th November 2009, 06:20

What do you guys think about it? I was very eagerly waiting for this day and I have to say I am really disappointed with the looks. I think it lost the sportiness of the e60. The interiors are nice and luxurious and I am sure it'll be a great car to drive. The 530d will mostly be launched in India. It'll have 245 bhp and 540 Nm torque as opposed to 230 bhp and 500 Nm of the current 5. The 520d will have 184 bhp as opposed to 177 bhp of the current 5. I really hope they launch the 535i in India. It's an awesome engine. Anyways, here is a link to some pictures and unveiling.

The new BMW 5 Series Sedan - Video Stream

BMW's new 5-Series | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express

pb10gagan · 24th November 2009, 08:30

it seems BMW has gone back to its old shark-ish style desing.

the front looks unusually longer.

but i am sure all these design elements will result in fabulous weight distribution, hence a great drive.

BTW, what is the drag coefficient of this new design by BMW?

hanmust · 24th November 2009, 09:13

Official Footage:

YouTube - 2011 BMW 5-series F10 Sedan Beauty Footage

YouTube - 2011 BMW 5-series F10 Sedan Animated Footage

Nikhilb2008 · 24th November 2009, 09:43

It's definitely better than the Bangled design, but nothing compared to te E39. Now, that was a looker! At least this one doesnt make me want to throw up.

FlyingSpur · 24th November 2009, 09:53

I'm sure it'll be unbelievably good, and blow away the E / A6 etc etc... but somehow, the design just doesn't cut it. Sigh. I'll miss the aggression of the Bangle. This looks more like a 3-series in the pictures, which might probably be attributed to the perfect proportions. I'm going to miss the E60 very very much.

1Day · 24th November 2009, 10:12

I think this is a good looking muscular car, better than the current version, I think it will do well, its no radical looker, but good enough to do its job.

Was wondering to pick up the new E, but this surely looks better and has more room, cant wait to pick one up next year once its here.

funkydevil · 24th November 2009, 11:33

Bah, all this car looks like is an elongated 3 series. It doesn't have a bit of the aggressiveness of the e60 !!!

That car was a monster..................The interiors strongly resembling the 7 are as usual nothing short of stunning.

Sahil · 24th November 2009, 11:42

Overgrown 3 on the outside, mini 7 on the inside.

I'm sold on the interiors, not sure if I am pleased with the exteriors. I need to sleepover it

hanmust · 24th November 2009, 11:46

Here is the latest video update from BMW TV.

BMW TV - The New BMW 5 Series. Highlights.

chevelle · 24th November 2009, 12:02

I didn't like the headlights. The hood seems to be inspired from SLR and SLK. the way mid shape narrows towards the BMW Logo reminds me of SLR's design.

The tail lamps are influenced by 5-series GT. not a bad thing, but not a good thing too. too much of influence of 3-series though.

interior are awesome though

. but that's the same case with e-class too.

raul · 24th November 2009, 12:23

Maybe I am not as much of a BMW watcher so I don't see what the fuss is about, the changes seem very nuanced to say the least, does a new model now simply mean a change of headlight and tail lights, on the whole very similar to the old one, some new lines and more rounded form but its slight.

IMHO the front headlights and grill look more outdated than the previous. Suppose you put the old one next to the new one and asked folks who haven't seen the cars before, how many will be able to successfully choose the new one as the latest model?

AyAn! · 24th November 2009, 12:38

Those lines on the bonnet look amazing! However this one looks more sober than the current wacky,uber-aggressive 5!..Looks more like a grown up 3 and a scaled down 7

24th November 2009, 02:11	#121
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,997 Thanked: 685 Times	what a smashing car. this thing looks amazing. I simply love BMW aggressive styling - it gives the car so much more character. The only car I'd plonk my money on in the segment. Some more pics (source): Attached Thumbnails Last edited by anekho : 24th November 2009 at 02:18.
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24th November 2009, 03:29	#122
zibby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goa / Leicester Posts: 763 Thanked: 424 Times	The car looks great, looks better than E class and the & series. Very pleasing to look at first look.
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24th November 2009, 05:42	#123
Tstag BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Coventry Posts: 73 Thanked: 9 Times	Looks solid enough but it's a bit samey. BMW's are turning into Merc's and frankly only old people buy the 5 series nowadays. For me it's either the Shaguar or the Audi. Think I prefer the Jag on balance.
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24th November 2009, 06:20	#124
the_stranger BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A.P Posts: 57 Thanked: 9 Times	Its official, the new F10 5 series! What do you guys think about it? I was very eagerly waiting for this day and I have to say I am really disappointed with the looks. I think it lost the sportiness of the e60. The interiors are nice and luxurious and I am sure it'll be a great car to drive. The 530d will mostly be launched in India. It'll have 245 bhp and 540 Nm torque as opposed to 230 bhp and 500 Nm of the current 5. The 520d will have 184 bhp as opposed to 177 bhp of the current 5. I really hope they launch the 535i in India. It's an awesome engine. Anyways, here is a link to some pictures and unveiling. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan - Video Stream BMW's new 5-Series \| Auto Express News \| News \| Auto Express Last edited by aah78 : 24th November 2009 at 06:56. Reason: Thread merged with existing.
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24th November 2009, 08:30	#125
pb10gagan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Construction Capital Posts: 370 Thanked: 13 Times	it seems BMW has gone back to its old shark-ish style desing. the front looks unusually longer. but i am sure all these design elements will result in fabulous weight distribution, hence a great drive. BTW, what is the drag coefficient of this new design by BMW? Last edited by pb10gagan : 24th November 2009 at 08:34.
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24th November 2009, 09:43	#127
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,194 Thanked: 10,178 Times	It's definitely better than the Bangled design, but nothing compared to te E39. Now, that was a looker! At least this one doesnt make me want to throw up.
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24th November 2009, 09:53	#128
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,935 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	I'm sure it'll be unbelievably good, and blow away the E / A6 etc etc... but somehow, the design just doesn't cut it. Sigh. I'll miss the aggression of the Bangle. This looks more like a 3-series in the pictures, which might probably be attributed to the perfect proportions. I'm going to miss the E60 very very much.
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24th November 2009, 10:12	#129
1Day Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Delhi Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	I think this is a good looking muscular car, better than the current version, I think it will do well, its no radical looker, but good enough to do its job. Was wondering to pick up the new E, but this surely looks better and has more room, cant wait to pick one up next year once its here.
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24th November 2009, 11:33	#130
funkydevil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 362 Thanked: 102 Times	Bah, all this car looks like is an elongated 3 series. It doesn't have a bit of the aggressiveness of the e60 !!! That car was a monster..................The interiors strongly resembling the 7 are as usual nothing short of stunning. Last edited by funkydevil : 24th November 2009 at 11:41.
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24th November 2009, 11:42	#131
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,360 Thanked: 8,090 Times	Overgrown 3 on the outside, mini 7 on the inside. I'm sold on the interiors, not sure if I am pleased with the exteriors. I need to sleepover it
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24th November 2009, 11:46	#132
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 267 Times View My Garage	Here is the latest video update from BMW TV. BMW TV - The New BMW 5 Series. Highlights. Last edited by hanmust : 24th November 2009 at 11:47.
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24th November 2009, 12:02	#133
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,298 Thanked: 554 Times View My Garage	I didn't like the headlights. The hood seems to be inspired from SLR and SLK. the way mid shape narrows towards the BMW Logo reminds me of SLR's design. The tail lamps are influenced by 5-series GT. not a bad thing, but not a good thing too. too much of influence of 3-series though. interior are awesome though . but that's the same case with e-class too.
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24th November 2009, 12:23	#134
raul BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 920 Thanked: 374 Times	Maybe I am not as much of a BMW watcher so I don't see what the fuss is about, the changes seem very nuanced to say the least, does a new model now simply mean a change of headlight and tail lights, on the whole very similar to the old one, some new lines and more rounded form but its slight. IMHO the front headlights and grill look more outdated than the previous. Suppose you put the old one next to the new one and asked folks who haven't seen the cars before, how many will be able to successfully choose the new one as the latest model?
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24th November 2009, 12:38	#135
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 873 Times	Those lines on the bonnet look amazing! However this one looks more sober than the current wacky,uber-aggressive 5!..Looks more like a grown up 3 and a scaled down 7
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