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The New 2011 BMW 5 Series: Improved Performance Capabilities

The new 2011 BMW 5 Series has been revamped with all new and improved performance capabilities. The 528i, 535i, and the 550i have been redesigned to incorporate advanced technological features, putting the 2011 5 Series at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry. More powerful and efficient engines, redesigned steel structures, and new electronic system controls for the new BMW 5 Series are sure to capture the attention of drivers and car fanatics everywhere.

Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the new 5 Series lies beneath the hood. The 2011 5 Series offers one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder engine options for maximized power and efficiency. The new 528i has a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine at 258 horsepower—a substantial increase of about 28 horsepower from the 2010 528i. Likewise, the new 535i is equipped with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine at 306 horsepower— an increase in horsepower from the 2010 535i. But the new 550i takes the place of top dog with a twin-turbo, 4.4-liter V8-powered engine that delivers an astonishing 407 horsepower.

The 2011 BMW 5 Series sedans’ turbocharged engines make drivers feel like they are driving a fast, sporty coupe—yet they are also more fuel-efficient than the lower horsepower engines of the 2010 5 Series. Fuel economy for the new 5 Series starts at 28mpg for the 528i. And, comparing the power and fuel usage between the 2010 550i and the 2011 550i, the new 550i sees an 11 percent gain in horsepower while using less fuel than the 2010 edition. With the new BMW 5 Series, drivers get a significant increase in horsepower without sacrificing fuel-efficiency.

The 2011 5 Series also has a completely restructured steel unibody that makes the vehicles more resistant to bending forces, allowing them to handle the twists and turns of the road with greater speed and evenness. And, as part of BMW’s EfficientDynamics program, a new brake-energy-regeneration system and ActiveAero cooling system have been added to the 535i and 550i for significant improvements in overall aerodynamics.

All of the new 5 Series sedans come equipped with Active Roll Stabilization and Dynamic Damping Control—replacing the anti-sway bars featured on previous versions. These new technologies are on the cutting edge of automotive innovation, utilizing electronically controlled pumps to ensure that the vehicle maintains a level ride no matter the driving condition.

The chassis, a double-arm front axle, and aluminum integral rear axle allows drivers to go from a soft to stiff ride as they desire. The new BMW 5 Series also features Integral Active Steering, which complements the stability system by closely monitoring the wheel brake and power functions. These enhanced technological features of the 2011 5 Series not only create a smoother ride that is controlled with greater ease, but significantly improve driver and passenger safety as well.

From its more powerful and fuel-efficient engines to its advanced technological control systems, the new BMW 5 Series’ performance proves to be a gigantic step up from the current 5 Series. The newly redesigned features work harmoniously to create an overall swifter, sportier, and safer driving experience. And with such strong improvements in performance capabilities, the new 2011 BMW 5 Series propels itself directly into the spotlight of the luxury automobile arena.

The new 2011 BMW 5 Series has been revamped with all new and improved performance capabilities. The 528i, 535i, and the 550i have been redesigned to incorporate advanced technological features, putting the 2011 5 Series at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry. More powerful and efficient engines, redesigned steel structures, and new electronic system controls for the new BMW 5 Series are sure to capture the attention of drivers and car fanatics everywhere.

Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the new 5 Series lies beneath the hood. The 2011 5 Series offers one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder engine options for maximized power and efficiency. The new 528i has a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine at 258 horsepower—a substantial increase of about 28 horsepower from the 2010 528i. Likewise, the new 535i is equipped with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine at 306 horsepower— an increase in horsepower from the 2010 535i. But the new 550i takes the place of top dog with a twin-turbo, 4.4-liter V8-powered engine that delivers an astonishing 407 horsepower.

The 2011 BMW 5 Series sedans’ turbocharged engines make drivers feel like they are driving a fast, sporty coupe—yet they are also more fuel-efficient than the lower horsepower engines of the 2010 5 Series. Fuel economy for the new 5 Series starts at 28mpg for the 528i. And, comparing the power and fuel usage between the 2010 550i and the 2011 550i, the new 550i sees an 11 percent gain in horsepower while using less fuel than the 2010 edition. With the new BMW 5 Series, drivers get a significant increase in horsepower without sacrificing fuel-efficiency.

The 2011 5 Series also has a completely restructured steel unibody that makes the vehicles more resistant to bending forces, allowing them to handle the twists and turns of the road with greater speed and evenness. And, as part of BMW’s EfficientDynamics program, a new brake-energy-regeneration system and ActiveAero cooling system have been added to the 535i and 550i for significant improvements in overall aerodynamics.

All of the new 5 Series sedans come equipped with Active Roll Stabilization and Dynamic Damping Control—replacing the anti-sway bars featured on previous versions. These new technologies are on the cutting edge of automotive innovation, utilizing electronically controlled pumps to ensure that the vehicle maintains a level ride no matter the driving condition.

The chassis, a double-arm front axle, and aluminum integral rear axle allows drivers to go from a soft to stiff ride as they desire. The new BMW 5 Series also features Integral Active Steering, which complements the stability system by closely monitoring the wheel brake and power functions. These enhanced technological features of the 2011 5 Series not only create a smoother ride that is controlled with greater ease, but significantly improve driver and passenger safety as well.

From its more powerful and fuel-efficient engines to its advanced technological control systems, the new BMW 5 Series’ performance proves to be a gigantic step up from the current 5 Series. The newly redesigned features work harmoniously to create an overall swifter, sportier, and safer driving experience. And with such strong improvements in performance capabilities, the new 2011 BMW 5 Series propels itself directly into the spotlight of the luxury automobile arena.