The BMW started manufacturing the 5 Series in 1972.
The 5 Series was available in 4 body types: sedan, touring, Gran Tourismo and a 4-door sedan with a longer wheelbase that was only produced for China and the Middle East.
The 2010 BMW 5 Series was at its 6th generation and was unveiled by the German automaker on November 23 in Munich. The new generation 5 Series Sedan was developed on a new platform, dubbed F10 and boasts a larger wheelbase for improved stability and road handling.
The design was thought so the new 5 Series can stand out, but at the same time preserve BMW’s traditional design cues. The front fascia displays the typical kidney grille, while the hood received carefully applied aerodynamic creases that emphasize the car’s muscular look.
The rear fascia exhibits an aesthetic approach derived from the new BMW 5 Gran Turismo, while the coupe-like roofline gives the new 5 Series Sedan a composed and well-proportioned look.
BMW prepared one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder petrol engines as well as two six-cylinder diesels along with a four-cylinder turbodiesel that develops 184 hp.
The F10 was also the first of the 5 Series to offer a hybrid drivetrain, a V8 turbocharged engine, a dual-clutch transmission for the M5, Integral Active Steering and a Parking Assistant.
The transmission options available were a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox, excluding the M5 that was available with a 7-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual.