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Preview: 2010 BMW 5-Series Revealed

Agent009 submitted on 05/04/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:04 PM
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Preview: 2010 BMW 5-Series Revealed

When you think of luxury executive saloons, one car always comes to mind – the BMW 5-series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series remains a crucial car to BMW. With the current E60 5-series introduced back in 2004, BMW is preparing the sixth-generation model to be revealed in 2010.

It will be a tough job for the designers as well as the thousands of engineers working across BMW’s development centers to renew the current model, a car that already resides at the edge of the technical front line. The new design is critical for BMW’s design manager Adrian van Hooydonk and his team, who have to create an exterior that radiates the brand’s distinctive design values and at the same time feels new and fresh. Using information from various sources, these renderings were compiled by our partners over at Sweden’s Auto Motor and Sport and their illustrator Radovan Varicak, giving us a preview of what the final version will look like. Read Article

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Lexus - 5/4/2007 1:12:21 PM

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It look really good, I love it, but let hope the actual product model look like this. I really like the side line and the headlight. Differently a big improvement on the current model.

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ExigeOwner - 5/4/2007 1:24:53 PM

+4 Boost

Holy photoshop...

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Agent001 - 5/4/2007 1:30:01 PMView My AgentSpace

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Radovan Varicak in our opinion is the Picasso of photoshoppers...If you look at his old stuff he has been the most accurate and on mark of ALL the people in the business who do this for a living.

We bow to the master...

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TheSailor - 5/4/2007 1:43:03 PMView My AgentSpace

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Hmm... But even a master can make mistakes... And he did some here... Some of the lines are missing... How are you suppose to open the hood?

Agent004 - 5/4/2007 2:46:03 PMView My AgentSpace

-1 Boost

The new 5 Series is supposed to be the most reliable car ever produced, so you shouldn't need to open the hood. ;) In rare emergencies, just use a sawzall.

vdiv - 5/4/2007 3:11:07 PM

0 Boost

With all the plastic covers and padding that new cars have these days the engine is for all practical purpose sealed so you don't really need that hood.

Not only the hood is missing a line, but also the side mirrors seem different.

530N52 - 5/4/2007 11:26:49 PM

+1 Boost

Different mirrors for driver and passager doors is going to be the look of the future.

TheSailor - 5/4/2007 1:45:19 PMView My AgentSpace

+1 Boost

Way too many... But I'll never find out since I wouldn't buy an automatic anyway... A "DSG", maybe, but not an automatic... Those only sell in the US!

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S4cabriofoxone - 5/4/2007 2:14:47 PMView My AgentSpace

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No. It still sounds ridiculous. No matter who produces it- Lexus, M-B, BMW, Audi- I still think it's too many. Sorry to burst your bubble, thinking that we're completey biased towards name-brands only.

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vdiv - 5/4/2007 3:05:00 PM

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You know, a semi has something like 16 gears, we're barely half there ;)

What I want to know is at what point a CVT becomes more practical with "virtual gears" rather than a box full of cogs that weighs a ton.

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Will_ - 5/4/2007 4:24:34 PM

+2 Boost

Guaranteed that's exactly what many will say about the 8-Speed. Car and Driver will certainly deem it the best due to the fact that BMW is doing it.

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enthusiastx11 - 5/5/2007 12:41:03 PM

+2 Boost

an 8-speed seems ridiculous.
and this car is at least a couple of years away so i wouldn't trust any of the details about it.

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ExigeOwner - 5/4/2007 1:25:44 PM

-5 Boost

The headlight was obviously photoshopped onto the front and it's a hack job at that. Seems missing all over the place.

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JRobUSC - 5/4/2007 1:31:38 PM

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that's a 5-series front end on a 3-series body. Look how small the trunk decklid is and the shape of the tail lights -- that's a 3-series. Swap the 5-series dragon headlights with some teardrop shaped ones and recolor the tailights to match the new X5 and presto, you have these images.

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SupraNeverBack - 5/4/2007 1:38:52 PM

-9 Boost

Very Acura RL, thus boring.

Good thing about German designs, they can hide behind their big grills to copy others.

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TheSailor - 5/4/2007 1:44:04 PMView My AgentSpace

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"...thus boring"

Boy those words sound hollow comming from a Toyota fan!

henbmw - 5/4/2007 3:57:16 PM

+4 Boost

yeah except for the fact that the old lexus LS had one of the biggest grills around and one of most boring designs

enthusiastx11 - 5/5/2007 12:42:55 PM

+3 Boost

ah yes, lexus/toyota, the paragon of original design in the automotive world.
LOL.

TheSailor - 5/4/2007 1:46:54 PMView My AgentSpace

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I like it... But it doesn't look like a 5-series... More like a large 3-series... Ohh, and the photoshop isn't that well done... Lines are missing all over the place!

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Will_ - 5/4/2007 4:25:09 PM

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lol!

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enthusiastx11 - 5/5/2007 12:44:04 PM

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hope he's still alive and kicking.

once he's gone where will lexus get it's design ideas?!?

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atomicbri - 5/5/2007 3:33:38 PMView My AgentSpace

+2 Boost

From the next BMW Designer or design!

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S4cabriofoxone - 5/6/2007 3:16:58 PMView My AgentSpace

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Quite an argument you have there, BUCKFUSH, seeing that BMW not only spurred the "emotional" design revolution- but the 7 Series also pioneered the major technology push that many luxury automakers are participiating in. Without the 7 Series, there would be so much less in today's luxury class.

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indoctrin8ed - 5/4/2007 2:40:22 PM

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Looks better than today's 5, but as stated above, looks like a 3-5 morph.

I'd rather see a back end that looks more like the 335 coupe than the sedan.

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senorgato - 5/4/2007 2:55:35 PM

+3 Boost

That's the best looking Passat ever!

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mkk21 - 5/4/2007 3:21:48 PMView My AgentSpace

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Thank you...I am so glad I am not the only one seeing the Passat in this picture. If you compare the 3/4 back view with a Passat, they look very similar.

Tmarks06 - 5/4/2007 3:17:18 PM

+1 Boost

Shouldn't you guys look more closely at the details before you make this the cover story?

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Designer1 - 5/4/2007 3:24:28 PM

+3 Boost

Nice and clean design, hope the interior will be nice and not ugly as the current model.

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henbmw - 5/4/2007 3:59:40 PM

+1 Boost

everyone is crying about 'missing lines.' ITS A PREVIEW

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Will_ - 5/4/2007 4:27:19 PM

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They should seriously consider a more subdued front-end like this photoshop. The actual body of the current 5-Series isn't that bad at all, it's the front-end that's killing it!

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BMW_DRVR - 5/4/2007 5:11:00 PM

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If this is how it really is, why does BMW keep making the 5 series more agressive than the 3. That dosen't make sense to me. I think the 3 should be more sporty in looks as well as personality. I love it though.

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WeAreMad - 5/4/2007 5:34:00 PM

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the bangle butt is gone! please build it like this! btw the next m5 should have the 99' bmw lmr v12 w/ 600+hp.

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farhank420 - 5/4/2007 6:33:18 PM

-2 Boost

now this I like, though it looks similar to an A5 (the back)

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nvme - 5/5/2007 12:29:28 AM

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about the 8 speeds gearbox... for one i think that 7 is one too many, quite simply because of overall ratio being comprised roughly between 8 and 12, therefore moving from 5 to 6 speed makes mathematical sense, when moving from 6 to 7 makes less of it, and from 7 to 8 making none, besides the fact that moving through too many gears is fuel consuming, let alone engine wearing...
Now if at some point BMW, and others, do use an 8er (by ZF, most likely) people might find it better than that of Lexus (repeat MIGHT) because of its particular architecture, something innovative about it (listen Lexi fans), unlike the one on the new LS, with is technically less advanced than the 6 speed gearbox from BMW (google for proof, it's everywhere!), because it's heavier, shifts slower, consumes more fuel by losing more power on the way to the wheels, and as mentioned above, too much shifting (one of the main reasons the Hybrid advantages are off-set on the LS 600h), has a less advanced shift strategy, etc...
IMO the 8er on Lexi is just marketing, and excellent at that, i have to say...!

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crazypetrolhead - 5/4/2007 6:56:25 PM

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i love the direction BMW is going with their exterior designs, although the photo shopper might be a very accurate person most of the time, im sure the trunk lid will be at least a little bigger than the one here, nonetheless this car looks amazing, if bmw actually makes this, then it will kill every competitor there is for this car.

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WickedRabbit - 5/4/2007 7:23:07 PM

+2 Boost

A little while ago I was seriously considering purchasing a new vehicle, although I don't really need one (I'd like to keep my cars for a while), with the Audi S5 leading the way if I decided to go with another coupe or the Infiniti G35 Sedan if I decided to go sedan route. But, 2009-2010 looks like will feature some nice car choices from everyone, including a new Acura TL (I like the current design, will be interesting to see what they do for the next), new BMW 5-series and more. Think I might have to wait it out to see what's coming out. I'm not even a dodge fan, but the new Challenger has me intrigued, as does the new Camaro (I'm still young and for some reason I feel "old" when thinking about buying a Benz or a BMW)... dunno

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huu76 - 5/4/2007 7:39:32 PM

+2 Boost

If they made this car, I would consider buying it purely based on looks.

Reminds me a lot of the current ES/IS, so that's probably why I like the photo-chop.

But they'd have to fire Bangle before anything like this came out of BMW again.

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enthusiastx11 - 5/5/2007 12:45:32 PM

+1 Boost

design advice/commentary from huu! the man who loves anything that looks like a camry.

that's rich.

SixxFive - 5/4/2007 8:04:56 PM

+1 Boost

Looks fantastic...

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aeyjay - 5/4/2007 8:59:25 PM

+1 Boost

Look at the rear of this car and the Hyundai Genesis concept at the same time.

Funny isn't it.

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mp2dtw - 5/4/2007 11:33:34 PM

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But will it be able to compete with Pontiac?

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RS4inPA - 5/4/2007 11:57:01 PM

+2 Boost

that's what the current 5 should have looked like.
very sharp.

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MunichRob - 5/5/2007 4:45:18 AMView My AgentSpace

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Boy if they mess up on this car twice, the 5-series as an attractive vehicle will be a distant memory.

To me the current 5-series is for Asians & posers (especially the 525i), whenever I see a guy driving a 545i or 550i on the road they seem to stare at my car as the one they should have picked up (650i).

The 5-series has a guardian angel in the form of a propeller badge & strong legs to keep it going...If this wasn't the best driving sedan in it's class, it'd be good for nothing.

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Agent63 - 5/5/2007 7:58:40 AMView My AgentSpace

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It's quite simple. This new drawing of what may be the 2010 5 series shows better lines in result better styling. There is no doubt the M5 has great performance but the styling unfortunately does not compliment the performance. As for the entry level 5 series they are still luxurious and comfortable but the exterior design is horrid.

I hope the next gen is much improved in terms of design. Their engines and transmissions run very smoothly as all of the BMW models that I have been in.

Can't wait.

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M53R - 5/5/2007 10:23:42 AMView My AgentSpace

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I find this a step backwards if it was real. I fidn the current 5 series to be attractive and I like the aggressive BMW style. I know BMW can do a better job.... or I hope...

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TruenoAE86 - 5/5/2007 11:17:40 AM

+1 Boost

Fugly Betty gets herself more fugly.

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enthusiastx11 - 5/5/2007 12:39:15 PM

+1 Boost

very good looking car...sleek, low, refined.
i can see significant design inspiration was taken from the CS concept car shown in china.

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huu76 - 5/5/2007 1:06:46 PM

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enthusiast,
Yes I am. You know what that feels like?

http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/02/Silver-Rear-3-4.jpg
http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/g/Q/lx_07es350_01silfrt.jpg
http://www.macxcess.com/vblog/uploaded_images/IS250-rear-759111.png

It even has hints of the Peugeot 607.

We all can see where the inspiration for this photoshop came from though, and it's definitely not the CS (only thing in common are the 4 doors and tires and the propellor head badge).
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=13356

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enthusiastx11 - 5/6/2007 2:03:59 PM

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you're what? and thankfully, i have no idea what it feels like to be you.

GTR35 - 5/5/2007 3:25:38 PMView My AgentSpace

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I'm very late to this post, but thats a heck a nice 5er

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farabira1 - 5/5/2007 3:37:02 PM

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This is unbelievable, it seems like all the german car fans are giving "minus boost" for anybody who might have a difference of opinion to German cars like BMW. Please the just like you guys praise bmw and audi and ridicule Lexus, even other users should be able to voice their opinion (bad or good) against a german brand. Such biased group of bloggers. And beside anybody can tell that this is a photoshop job of M3 look alike headlights on a 3 series body. Look at the sloping sidelines, the shape of the backside, and the characteristic lines of a 3 series from bonnet to lower front panels, however they have cleverly used the grill of current 5 series for the depiction. I support neither german cars nor japaneese cars, I am a ferrari man.

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iamdabest1 - 5/6/2007 1:49:04 AMView My AgentSpace

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this is what the current 3 series should like. 5 series should look more bold and luxurious. this is beautiful but kinda too sporty for this segment i think....

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Carboy - 5/6/2007 8:13:41 AMView My AgentSpace

+1 Boost

I can't believe I'm saying this, but this car looks good.

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delan - 5/6/2007 10:24:41 AMView My AgentSpace

+1 Boost

Fierce!

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Homer008 - 5/7/2007 12:32:28 AM

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New 5-series looks pretty good but that BMW's concept CS looks awesome.

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supermoto - 5/7/2007 5:46:58 PM

+1 Boost

Dayum, very niiiice

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silent_power - 5/8/2007 7:22:42 PM

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why BMW Grilles looks like borrowed from Lancia Ypsilon? Xmm its smaller but ugly?

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r_driver04 - 5/10/2007 4:11:18 PM

+1 Boost

It looks good. Maybe too good to be true. And with the hood welded shut like that, there must be a Toyota engine in there somewhere.

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Audi4Life - 5/10/2007 4:40:50 PM

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canot really say anything from this except that the real thing in person is always nicer and gives a more exciting feeling to see no matter how good a photoshop maybe, still a great work by the artist!

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hotdog - 5/10/2007 10:53:14 PM

+1 Boost

Now they are getting it together. This car will make the current model depreciate like heck.

It blows my mind that this car is not in production now.

The current 5 is ugly and always has been

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Steve - 5/11/2007 12:18:55 AM

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I'm calling "PhotoChop". It looks like the "artist" had the current 3-series in mind. It is, without a doubt, less unattractive than current BMWs. It even borders on "okay looking", which for BMW, is GREAT!

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autodesigner2010 - 5/12/2007 1:19:24 PM

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Wow. The new 5 series looks great!
Its design has gotten alot edgier.....

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javajoe - 10/19/2007 2:36:12 PM

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photo shop is horrible...the shotty work should tell you that they are no where near completing the story for this design. Id rather see a marker sketch of the whole story.

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