BMW ever since stepping into the Indian Automobile Industry has contributed all it had and is till busy working hard to conquer a greater share of the market. Various marketing strategies are undertaken by all the brands to attract customers but the actual product is what the consumer believes in.
The brand knows what the Indian customers need and is playing the game accordingly since its cars are literally loved in the country and taking one step ahead the brand has tolled out the all new 2011 BMW 5-Series from its Chennai based plant.The BMW 5 Series alone contributes to 50 % of the company’s sales,so one can guess how important the car is to the brand.
On Speaking to Mr.Juergen Eder, managing director, BMW Plant Chennai, he stated, “The BMW 5 Series is the core product in our model range and has significantly contributed to the image and success of BMW in India. The team at BMW Plant Chennai is proud to roll out the new 5 Series with highest standards of quality, distinguished workmanship and uncompromising engineering. We are confident that the new BMW 5 Series produced in Chennai will further increase our momentum in the Indian luxury car segment.”
Specifications Of 2011 BMW 5-Series
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
|
dohc I6 |
Turbocharged dohc I6 |
Turbocharged dohc V8 |
| Size, liters/cu. in. |
3.0/182 |
3.0/182 |
4.4/268 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. |
240 @ NA |
300 @ 5800 |
400 @ 5500 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. |
NA @ NA |
300 @ 1200 |
450 @ 1750 |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| EPA City / highway mpg |
|
|
|
| 6-speed manual |
NA/NA |
19/28 |
15/22 |
| 8-speed automatic |
21/32 |
20/29 |
17/25 |
FUEL DATA
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18.5 gal |
DRIVETRAIN SPECIFICATIONS
INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS
| Front Headroom |
39.1 in |
| Front Legroom |
41.4 in |
| Front Shoulder room |
58.3 in |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
| Second Headroom |
38.0 in |
| Second Legroom |
36.1 in |
| Second Shoulder room |
56.2 in |
EXTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS
| Height, Overall |
57.6 in |
| Length, Overall |
193.1 in |
| Min Ground Clearance |
5.6 in |
| Tread Width, Front |
63.0 in |
| Tread Width, Rear |
64.1 in |
| Wheelbase |
116.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73.2 in |
WHEELS
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
TIRES
| Front Tire Size |
225/55R17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
225/55R17 |
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
| Auto Climate Control Air Conditioning |
| Dual Zone Front Air Conditioning |
| Front Air Conditioning |
| Cruise Control |
| Keyless Entry |
| Power Locks |
| Mirrors w/ Memory |
| Heated Mirrors |
| Power Driver Mirror |
| Power Passenger Mirror |
| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror |
| Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirror |
| Front Reading Lamps |
| Rear Reading Lamps |
| Vinyl Seats |
| Driver Lumbar |
| Seat Memory |
| Power Driver Seat |
| Power Passenger Seat |
| Front Bucket Seats |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel |
EXTERIOR
| Heated Exterior Driver Mirror |
| Heated Passenger Mirror |
| Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof |
| Intermittent Wipers |
| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers |
SAFETY
| Driver Air Bag |
| Passenger Air Bag |
| Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch |
| Side Head Air Bag |
| Rear Head Air Bag |
| 4-Wheel ABS |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes |
| Auto-On Headlights |
| Traction Control |
| Auto-Off Headlights |
| Electronic Stability Control |
| Brake Assist |
| Alarm |
| Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts |
| Crash sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump & starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, turns on hazard & interior lights |
| 3-point safety belts with force limiters & head restraints at all seating positions |
| Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners |
| Acoustic safety-belt warning |
| Active head restraints for driver & front passenger |
| LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation |
Price Of 2011 BMW 5-Series
The new 5-series will come in 4 variants and will be priced between Rs 38.9 lakh to Rs 58 lakh(Ex-showroom Delhi)
