BMW 5 E39

The BMW 5 E 39 is already fourth generation series BMW 5. Aggressive, unflagging style of the BMW 5 E 39 earned much praise feedback on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

2001 BMW 5 E 39

BMW 5 E39

The front headlights, hidden under the fairing narrow, elegant back with a strong resistant and, of course, corporate "savage" radiator slats speak on the nature of the BMW 5 E 39.

BMW 5 E39

The body has become a little more - to 55 mm in length by 23 in height and 49 in width, which, together with the increase in track width of 70 mm, provided him a shorter overhang. Plus everything in the body has greatly added stiffness, it is not only enhanced security.

BMW 5 E39

Tem least it was not difficult, although it remained steel. Aluminum is widely implemented in the design of suspension. It made sending levers, steering traction, punched under frames front and rear suspensions, supports depreciation of VIP.

BMW 5 E39

In addition, suffered exterior tube shock absorbers, brake slides and, of course, the rims. Unsprung mass suspensions decreased by 36% and, consequently, improved comfort.

BMW 5 E39

The design of the rear suspension, with the action of the rear wheels, brings to perfection the excellent behavior of the BMW 5 E 39 on the road.

BMW 5 E39

Saloon of the BMW 5 E 39 kept in the traditional style. Place the driver is a model of ergonomic. Comfort passengers in the rear seat helps increase the wheel base.

BMW 5 E39

In the spring of 1997, the range added to the new Touring, which is a 90 mm longer and 100 kg heavier sedan. It has a good capacity and quality remains excellent driving sedan. Gamma engines for similar they are touring sedan. The list of standard equipment has been completed with two side airbags.


BMW 5 E 39

When creating a cargo version of BMW 5 E 39, perhaps more attention paid to preservation of dynamic characteristics and personality outward appearance. 5-k-Touring one of the few examples of European vans, where the trunk does not look "appendage" is a harmonious part of BMW 5 E 39.

BMW 5 E39

The pursuit of style several impact parameters luggage compartment volume of the entire 410 liters equivalent to 600 liters a competitor Mercedes E- class T. The BMW 5 E 39 comes as mechanical or automatic gearshift. BMW 540i Touring is the most-speed serial touring the world.

BMW 5 E39

In late 1997, an armored class V4 model BMW 540i Protection. It can resist the Small Arms (caliber to 0,44), and the explosion of grenades. All of this was made possible by aramida of armor and bulletproof glass built. Overall, for 1998, fired no less than 500 (the exact figure is kept secret) at a price of such vehicles from 178400 DM.

BMW 5 E39

One year later, in September 1998, has resumed production velocity model BMW 5 E 39. Forcing a 5-liter engine V8, constructively with the same serial 4,4-liter unit, the system is equipped with eight individual Double-VANOS and damping dampers.

BMW 5 E39

For the first time in the serial model BMW engine power has reached 400 hp and dynamic quality became even better than the M3-5.3 to up to 100 km / h. The BMW 5 E 39 comes only 6 leading RKPP step.

BMW 5 E39

In 1999, apparently not changed cars, but under the hood great changes have taken place: 6-cylinder engines have been managing both camshafts system Double-VANES, 8-cylinder-VANES system for 2-step inlet valves and exhaust gas catalytic converters, which have helped to meet the requirements of Euro 4 in 2005. In addition to reducing the toxicity of exhaust, achieved an increase in torque and improved fuel economy.

BMW 5 E39

Another new 184-strong diesel combustion chamber with an undivided, CommonRail injection system, and intermediate-cooled turbo-Air model BMW 530d. Cars can build 225 km / h and expend in a standard suburban cycle less than 6 l/100 km. Despite the complete superiority of the new diesel, the production of the old (BMW 525tds) lasted some time.

BMW 5 E39

In late 1999, the first sedan BMW 523i and BMW 528i gathered at the JSC Avtotor "in the Kaliningrad region.

BMW 5 E39

In early 2000, an affordable BMW 520d with a 2-litre 4-cylinder direct injection diesel first tested in the 320d. Its power (136 hp). Touring disperse from their seats to 100 km / h in 10.9 with. Compared with gasoline BMW 520i Touring, the average fuel consumption of new items reduced by about a third.

BMW 5 E39

The BMW 5 E 39 more powerful BMW 525d replaced predecessor 525tds with swirl-chamber 143-strong diesel. New 2,5-liter 6-cylinder direct injection diesel turbo equipped with Common Rail fuel system and develops 163 hp

BMW 5 E39

Serial kit includes»bouquet» active safety systems: anti-lock braking system, ASC + T (automatic stability control with traction force the governor), DSC III (dynamic stabilization system traffic) and DBC (dynamic stabilization brake force distribution).

BMW 5 E39

On request such possible "options" as gasspring rear suspension, a complete "electro equipment" memory for the installation of the driver seat, steering wheel and rear-view mirrors, dual side glass, a system to control air pressure tires (RDC), heated steering wheel, automatic climate control with installation external air pollution (AUC), etc. In 2000, came the driver's seat and the so-called active type, which was proposed just before the car 7-Series.

BMW 5 E 39

In autumn 2000 - the first models of modernization the BMW 5 E39. Externally updated "five" Get easy for a transparent block - headlamps round yellow pointer turns and the front spoiler with new round fog headlamps. However, major changes are hidden inside here there once three new engines M54 model BMW 520i, 525i and 530i.

BMW 5 E39

They all row, 6-cylinder, and Double-VANES systems with adjustable inlet valve lift. The first engine for the BMW 520i,'s based on the old 2-liter unit. The increase during the piston from 66 to 72 mm, has increased the working volume from 1991 to 2171 cm3, and the maximum capacity from 150 to 170 hp in 6250 rpm.

BMW 5 E39

The second engine is the old 2,5-litre machine model BMW 523i, but with a modernized version of the developing no longer 170, and 192 hp (index 523i replaced on the right 525i). The third engine for the BMW 530i, for the first time, in mid-2000, came to the model of the 3rd series is a 3-liter engine with impressive power of 231 hp.