F11 – Automobiles Review

Simple but Charming: Meet JMS BMW 5-Series Facelift

JMS Fahrzeugteile BMW 5-Series Facelift is an example how sometimes tiny changes can make a “big deal”. Not everybody, including me, like pompous tunings or modifications. In fact, if there are people who think like I do, then they will find that some conversions are even equal to unnecessary spent money. But it depends on the taste and of course, we shouldn’t generalize all tunings out there.

So, this 5-Series have received new stance just by three simple steps. Here they are:

STEP 1

JMS tuning specialists have used the meaning lowering very well. This BMW features Racelook Exclusiv Line front spoiler lip with integrated splitter not only for an addition of sportier touch, but also for 28 mm lowering. The spoiler lip also makes the perfect visual transition to the standard side sills.

STEP 2

JMS Fahrzeugteile BMW 5-Series Grille

Changing the handling and road-holding was achieved with the help of KW Variant 3 coil-over suspension. This has resulted in 55 mm lowering at the front and 45 mm lowering at the rear, contributing to the more purposeful and aggressive stance of this 5-Series.

STEP 3

The last step that JMS tuners did is to replace the standard alloys with Oxigin 18 Concave Wheel in 9.0×20 and 10.5×20-inch sizes at the front and rear, shod with 245/35R20 and 275/30R20 tires.

Accessories such as the JMS Tuning accelerator “Speedpedal”, performance upgrades and sport exhaust systems care also an option here as they come with a special JMS program. What do you think about this project? Does these changes seem enough to you?

Source: JMS Fahrzeugteile

August 21, 2015

2013 BMW 5-Series 518d – UK Price £29,830

BMW is now offering 2013 5-Series 518d available as Saloon and Touring model. The luxurious passenger car minimises buying and operating costs, and will be of particular appeal to UK business drivers.

The engine is a 2.0 liter common rail turbo diesel with 143HP (106 kW) and 360Nm (267 lb-ft) of torque. The fuel consumption is sensational – 62.8 mpg (Saloon) and 58.9 mpg (Touring) – 4.5 to 4.8 liters per 100 km on combined cycle. The emissions are just 119 g/km CO2 (Touring 127g/km). Other important feature is that the 518d already complies with EU6 regulations. 0-100 km/h in 9.7 seconds for the Saloon and 10.1 seconds for the Touring.

Standard equipment has also been enhanced to include Business Navigation, Xenon headlights, BMW Emergency Call and Teleservices. The Saloon and Touring also have new-style tail lights with slender, elegant LED light strips and along with an additional crease in the rear apron they emphasise the car’s width and sporting stance.

2013 BMW 5-Series 518d SE costs £29,830 and the M Sport is £32,630. The Touring 518d SE is £32,155 and Touring 518d M Sport costs £35,080.

Source: BMW

May 29, 2013

BMW 5-Series F10 and F11 Exclusive Sport Edition for Japan

BMW has introduced a limited edition 5-Series F10 and F11 (Sedan and Touring) exclusively for Japan. The special edition series is called Exclusive Sport and will be limited to just 300 units.

The engine range includes a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol (523i) and 2.0 liter diesel – 523d. The 5-Series F10 and F11 come with more standard equipment which normally would be available at an additional cost. The upgrades include a set of 19” alloy wheels, three-spoke M steering wheel, contoured sports seats and an ///M aerodynamics package including aggressive front and rear bumpers and a pair of new side skirts. The exterior can be finished in white or carbon-black.

The interior boasts Cinnamon Brown leather covering the lower section of the dashboard, door panels and seats. There is also a premium audio system, a HUD and an “Exclusive Sport” plaque.

The BMW 5-Series Exclusive Sport starts from ¥7,490,000 ($75,200).

Source: BMW

April 12, 2013

BMW 5-Series F10/F11 – Best-Seller in Its Segment of Business Automobiles

The BMW 5-Series F10/F11 remains the best-selling car in its segment of business automobiles. Totally 359,016 customers worldwide opted for a BMW 5 Series model in previous year. This includes all Sedans, Tourings, Gran Turismos and the high-performance M5 models.

The 2012 5-Series offers everything that driver’s needs – comfort, stability, safety, performance and great fuel economy. The modern four, six and eight cylinder engines offer high output and great efficiency.

Speaking for efficiency, the 520d EfficientDynamics Edition offers unsurpassed fuel consumption of just 4.5 litres of diesel per 100 km. The powerful 535d has 313HP (230 kW) and 630Nm (467 lb-ft), while returning 100 km for only 5.4 liters of fuel. The new 5-Series also offers world’s most powerful 3.0 liter diesel – the M550d xDrive boasts 381HP (280 kW) and 740Nm of torque. All that performance comes with average fuel consumption 6.3 litres per 100 km.

The petrol engines also offers great performance and low fuel consumption. The 520i and 528i feature turbocharging system based on the twin-scroll principle, variable valve control VALVETRONIC and variable camshaft control double VANOS.

The top-of-range M5 has a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with 560HP (412 kW) at 5750RPM and 680Nm(502 lb-ft) at just 1500RPM. The engine features M TwinPower Turbo technology, twin-scroll turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – limited.

The BMW 5 Series offers the perfect compromise between sporty flair and suspension comfort. Over and above the excellent standard suspension, numerous technologies are optionally available to further enhance Sheer Driving Pleasure.

BMW ConnectedDrive offers interconnection between driver, vehicle and the outside world is becoming increasingly important. The BMW 5 Series offers numerous innovations in this essential and fast-developing area.

RTTI (Real Time Traffic Information) provides traffic information in real time, suggesting appropriate alternative routes in the event of a traffic jam.

BMW Night Vision uses a thermal image camera to detect people and animals from a distance of up to 300 metres, warning the driver of potential collisions.

The full-colour Head-Up Display projects relevant information into the driver’s field of vision such as current speed, speed limits, navigation directions and warnings.

It is difficult to resist to everything that a new 5-Series offers and 359 thousand customers proved it.

Source: BMW

January 17, 2013

HARTGE BMW M550d xDrive Touring F11 – Test Drive [video]

Hartge has published a video with their tuned BMW M550d xDrive Touring F11. The mighty diesel is doing several accelerations from 80 km/h to 200 km/h. It is really impressive, what a big station-wagon can do on the highway.

BMW M550d xDrive Touring F11 is powered by a 3.0 liter three-turbocharged diesel with code name N57D30. The engine also features high-pressure piezo injectors and a lot of aluminum elements. It delivers 381HP (280 kW) and 740Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The fuel economy is just 6.3 liters per 100 km. The engine is mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox and the power is put on the road through AWD system.

The Hartge version boosts the engine to 438HP (322 kW) at 3,000RPM and 870Nm (642 lb-ft) of torque at just 2,900RPM. The price of the performance package is 2,689.40 including 19% VAT.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRAOo4UTAd0

Source: Hartge

January 9, 2013

BMW Alpina D5 Bi-Turbo

Alpina has introduced one more vehicle – D5 Bi-Turbo based on 535d. It comes with one of the most powerful diesel engines in the world.

In other words – 350PS (257 kW) coming from a 3.0 liter twin-turbo straight-six diesel, which has the same fuel-economy rating as the 530d with 245PS (180 kW) – 6.2 liters per 100 km on combined cycle. Not bad for such amount of power, not bad at all! 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). That is the reason why 535d is called ///M diesel.

The mighty engine is mated to the new ZF SWITCH-TRONIC 8-speed Sport Automatic gearbox. It is further improved to handle all new torque.

The stance is improved by adding a set of lowering springs. There are also a set of 20” Alpina alloy wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires in dimensions – 255/35 ZR20 at the front and 285/30 ZR20 at the rear.

Source: Alpina

September 14, 2011

HAMANN BMW 5 Series Touring F11

Hamann Motorsport are ready with the special aerodynamics package for the latest BMW 5-Series Touring – F11. The tuning is based on the M-technology package and features four integrated LED daytime running lights and larger air inlets.

The body kit includes new front lip spoiler, modified side skirts, new rear bumper with diffuser and two spoilers at the rear and at the roof. The car stands on enormous 21” light alloy wheels – Anodized Edition Race Design. They feature matt black central boss and high-gloss rim and are fitted with 255/30 ZR21 tires at the front and stunniong 295/25 ZR21 at the rear. The price of the set is €8390.

Furthermore, Hamann offers Anniversary Evo alloys that comes in 20” or 21” sizes with a choice of silve or matt black.

The F11 has been lowered with 35mm with the use of progressively-wound suspension springs. With such enormous wheels and lowered ride height, the car has seriously aggressive stance.

There are no performance packages, besides the sports metal catalyzer with middle silencer for the 550i Touring.

HAMANN BMW 5 Series Touring F11

Source: Hamann

May 13, 2011

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