New car launches are often about more and less — more
features and power; less emissions and weight. BMW’s
seventh-generation 5 Series, which was launched at the MES Theatre
at Mediacorp on Friday (March 3), ticks all those boxes in
spades.
(Launch of the seventh generation BMW 5 Series at
Mediacorp MES Theatre on March 3, 2017. Photo: Nuria
Ling/TODAY)
For instance, depending on the model and specs, BMW
says the 5 series is up to 100kg lighter than sixth -generation
models.
Two models were available at launch: The 530i and 540i.
The former is equipped with a 2-litre, 4 cylinder engine producing
252hp, CO2 emissions of 141g/km and a 0-100kmh time of 6.2
seconds.
(Launch of the seventh generation BMW 5 Series at
Mediacorp MES Theatre on March 3, 2017. Photo: Nuria
Ling/TODAY)
The 540i is powered by a 3-litre, 6-cylinder engine
producing 340hp, CO2 emissions of 164g/km and a 0-100kmh time of
5.1 seconds.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Horst Herdtle, managing
director of Performance Motors Limited said that BMW sold 2.1
million units of its sixth-generation 5 Series.
“The seventh-generation 5 Series ... represents a
technological leap forward and exemplifies our quest for modern
mobility,” he said.
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