BMW E60

BMW E60
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2004–
Predecessor	BMW E39
Successor	BMW F10
Class	Midsize (E) luxury Sports sedan
Vehicles	BMW 5 Series
Related	BMW E63 BMW E70

BMW E61
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2004–
Predecessor	BMW E39
Vehicles	BMW 5 Series

The BMW E60 automobile platform is the basis of the 2004-onwards 5-Series automobile, replacing the BMW E39. Before the recent restyling, the models available were the 520i, 520d, 525i, 525d, 530i, 530d, 535d, 545i, and the M5. The model range received uprated engines as part of the restyling.

• The 523i replaced the 520i as the base model and featured the previous 525i engine, detuned to 177 bhp.

• The 525i received a new 218 bhp engine (up from 192 bhp).

• The 530i engine output was increased to 258bhp (up from 231 bhp).

• The 528i replaced the 525i with 230 HP (up from 218 HP).

• The 535i replaced the 530i with 300 HP (up from 258 HP).

• The 530d was upgraded to 231 bhp (up from 218 bhp).

• The 540i with introduced with a V8 engine producing 306 bhp.

• The 550i replaced the 545i in the fall of 2005 with 369 bhp.

• The 520d, 525d, the 535d and the M5 remained the same.

The E60 is available in both saloon and touring (E61) platforms. The exterior design by Chris Bangle and Adrian van Hooydonk is controversial due to its high ridge line 'slab', billboard-like siding and the "Bangle-butt" rear. The 'eyebrow' of the front headlights was also frowned upon by car magazines for taking away the aggressive look of its predecessors. Its iDrive system has been simplified from the system in the 7 Series. It can be ordered with options such as active cruise control, head-up display, active steering, and the Harman Kardon Logic7 stereo system.

The BMW M5 is the high performance version of the range, and is one of the highest performance saloon cars on the market. It balances superb handling (like all BMW 'M' cars) with power, which is delivered by a naturally aspirated 5.0 L (40-valve) V10 producing 373 kW (507 bhp (/PS)). The car has a 0-62 mp/h time of 4.7 seconds, 0-124 mp/h time of 15 seconds, and a top speed in excess of 205 mph when the electronic limiter of 155 mph is removed. Comparatively priced sedans in this performance class include the Mercedes-Benz - E63 AMG and Audi RS6.

Model lineup

Model	Model Year	Engine	E60 Sedan	E61 Touring
520d	2006-Current	M47TU2D20
520i	2004-2005	M54B22
523i	2006-Current	N52B25
525d	2004-Current	M57TUD25
525i	2004-2005	M54B25
525i	2006-2007	N52B25
525xi	2004-2005	M54B25
525xi	2006-2007	N52B25
530d	2004-Current	M57TUD30
530i	2004-2005	M54B30
530i	2006-2007	N52B30
535i	2008-Current	N54B30
535xi	2008-Current	N54B30
530xd	2004-Current	M57TUD30
530xi	2004-2005	M54B30
530xi	2006-2007	N52B30
535d	2004-Current	M57TUD30
540i	2006-Current	N62B40
545i	2004-2005	N62B44
550i	2006-Current	N62B48
M5	2005-Current	S85B50

External links

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BMW E60

• The E60 Information Network
• 530i Gallery - FamilyCar.com

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