The new BMW "five" consumes up to 1 liter of fuel per 100 km (16 photos)

BMW has published detailed technical specifications two expected modifications of the 5-series G60. The engine range has been expanded two hybrid power plants with the ability to recharge from household socket. The most powerful will spend only 4.3 to accelerate to 100 km/h seconds.





The BMW 530e will receive a 2-liter four in combination with electric motor built into the 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission. It develops 184 hp. With. The total return of the system is fixed at 299 l. With. and 450 Nm. More powerful, but not faster than hybrids on previous generation G30. The rear-wheel drive 530e will accelerate to hundreds in 6.3 seconds. Maximum speed is 230 km/h.

The older modification 550e xDrive, in addition to all-wheel drive, has The electric motor is stronger - its output is 197 forces. Together with 3 liter with six it will provide 489 hp. With. and 700 Nm, which will allow the sedan accelerate to 250 km/h.

Both hybrids received a 19.4-kilowatt battery built into floor panels. Thus, it does not affect the usable volume of the trunk, stored at 520 liters. The basic hybrid will run without an internal combustion engine from 93 up to 103 km, which allows the Bavarians to declare fuel consumption at 0.6 liters per 100 kilometers. Electric range of the BMW 550e xDrive from 83 up to 90 km and can accelerate to 140 km/h, and the operation of the electric motor will be soundtracked by Hans Zimmer.

Upgraded 7.4 kW on-board charger will speed up battery charging from zero to 100% in 3 hours 15 minutes from powerful station and 11 hours 45 minutes from a household outlet.

The equipment of the new hybrid “fives” coincides with the set equipment announced back in May, when the new G60 generation. Petrol-electric fives will receive, for example, media system with a huge dual screen and pre-installed games and seats in a sporty style, and the 550e xDrive comes standard with sports suspension with adaptive shock absorbers.

Orders for hybrids in Germany are already open. Rear wheel drive priced at a minimum of 65,300 euros, more powerful version with all-wheel drive costs from 77,300 euros. In the future, the 5 Series model range should to replenish the station wagon variant, and the engine range will include diesel. It won't be possible without M-versions, but the deadline for their launch into production is has not yet been announced.