The BMW E60 is the current BMW 5 Series. Its design and many of its advanced features initially received mixed reviews. The E60 represents a huge leap in technological advance over previous models. It is now regarded as one of BMWs finest and most innovative models.
Active Seat continuous passive motion available on the 7-Series is introduced as an option on the 5-Series for driver and front passenger seats.
It is available in both sedan and wagon versions and has the following models:
* 2003- 520d - 2.0 L (1995 cc) diesel I4, 120 kW (163 hp) * 2003-2004 520i - 2.2 L (2171 cc) I6, 125 kW (170 hp) * 2004- 523i - 2.5 L (2497 cc) I6, 130 kW (177 hp) * 2003- 525i - 2.5 L (2497 cc) I6, 160 kW (215 hp DIN) * 2003- 525d - 2.5 L (2497 cc) diesel I6, 130 kW (177 hp DIN) * 2003- 530i - 3.0 L (2979 cc) I6, 190 kW (258 hp DIN) * 2003- 530d - 3.0 L (2993 cc) diesel I6, 160 kW (218 hp DIN) * 2004- 535d - 3.0 L (2993 cc) diesel I6, 200 kW (272 hp DIN) and 413 ft·lbf (560 N·m) (compression ratio: 16.5:1) * 2003- 545i - 4.4 L (4398 cc) N62B44 V8, 245 kW (333 hp DIN) * 2005- 550i - 4.8 L (4799 cc) BMW V8 V8, 270 kW (367 hp DIN) * 2004- M5 - 5.0 L (4999 cc) V10, 373 kW (500 hp)
All wheel drive is now an option on the 5 Series for the first time since the E34 in 1996. The xDrive system is shared with the X3 and X5. Models, following the company's naming scheme, will be the 525xi and 530xi.
Awards
The E39 5 Series was on Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list for six years straight, from its introduction in 1997 through 2002. It was also Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1997 and What Car? Executive Car of the Year 1997 through 2002. The E60 was named "Best New Luxury / Prestige Car" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards. Active Seat continuous passive motion seating comfort technology recognized as one of the Best Inventions of 1998 by Popular Science magazine.
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