New BMW 5 Series, driving excellence defined

Question: What does the 2011 BMW 5 series have in common with a Rolls-Royce Ghost? The answer is... each is built on a modified BMW 7-series chassis.

Monday, November 23, 2009, BMW unveiled the new 5 series, the sixth generation of the midrange BMW luxury care, in Munich. The event, ehich was telvised in Europe, took place in the very stadium where Munich hopes to host the 2018 Olympic Games and was attended by BMW executives and employees.

Changes abound for the 2011 5 series model. The new 5 series looks, feels, and drives more like it's pricier sibling, the 7 series. It's even grown in lenth. Even with the 5 series bearing a large resemblence to the 7 series, there's also a lot of 3 series influence in the design as well.

For the United States, the 5 series will feature a 4.4 liver V-8 with 407 horsepower, single-turbo 3-liter inline 6 (306 horsepower) a 3-liter inline 6(258 horsepower) and a turbocharged 3-liter inline 6 diesel (245 horsepower). All platforms are said to be more power, but better in fuel mileage than the current 5 series lineup.

An all new 8-speed automatic transmission will also be offered for the first time.

How soon? All BMW has said so far is "next year." Performance BMW willl continue to keep you udpated as more details on the next generation 5 series surface. In the meantime, please visit us online anytime to see our most recent specials, certified pre-owned gallery, and details on the latest BMW offers, the Joy Event.