5 Series
The BMW 5 Series is a luxury sedan produced by BMW since 1972, succeeding the New Class series. It is available in sedan and, since 1991, Touring wagon versions. Production began in 1972 with the BMW 520 and 520i, featuring enhanced passive safety and increased use of computer technology. (5series.net) The BMW 5 Series page brings together the versions referenced by ScanRacer, including years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages. It links the model overview to version-by-year pages.
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Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
The BMW 5 Series is a luxury sedan produced by BMW since 1972, succeeding the New Class series. It is available in sedan and, since 1991, Touring wagon versions. Production began in 1972 with the BMW 520 and 520i, featuring enhanced passive safety and increased use of computer technology. (5series.net) The BMW 5 Series page brings together the versions referenced by ScanRacer, including years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages. It links the model overview to version-by-year pages.
History
The BMW 5 Series was launched in 1972, succeeding BMW's New Class series. The first generation, the E12, was produced from 1972 to 1981, followed by the E28 from 1981 to 1988. The third generation, the E34, was produced from 1988 to 1996, followed by the E39 from 1996 to 2003. The fifth generation, the E60/E61, was produced from 2003 to 2010, followed by the F10/F11/F07/F18 from 2010 to 2017. The seventh generation, the G30/G31/G38, was produced from 2016 to 2024. The eighth generation, the G60/G61, was launched in 2023. (en.wikipedia.org) Each generation has brought improvements in design, technology, and performance, solidifying the BMW 5 Series' position as a benchmark luxury sedan.
Generations
The BMW 5 Series has undergone several generations since its launch in 1972. The first generation, the E12, was produced from 1972 to 1981, followed by the E28 from 1981 to 1988. The third generation, the E34, was produced from 1988 to 1996, followed by the E39 from 1996 to 2003. The fifth generation, the E60/E61, was produced from 2003 to 2010, followed by the F10/F11/F07/F18 from 2010 to 2017. The seventh generation, the G30/G31/G38, was produced from 2016 to 2024. The eighth generation, the G60/G61, was launched in 2023. (en.wikipedia.org) Each generation has brought improvements in design, technology, and performance, solidifying the BMW 5 Series' position as a benchmark luxury sedan.
Key differences
The main differences between BMW 5 Series generations include advancements in design, technology, and performance. For instance, the F10/F11/F07/F18 generation introduced turbocharged engines and an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the G30/G31/G38 generation brought enhancements in driver assistance technology and connectivity. (en.wikipedia.org) Each generation has also seen improvements in safety and fuel efficiency.
Photo recognition
To identify different generations of the BMW 5 Series, examine design elements such as headlights, grille, and body lines. Internal generation codes, such as E12, E28, E34, E39, F10/F11/F07/F18, G30/G31/G38, G60/G61, can also help determine the specific generation. (en.wikipedia.org) Official BMW brochures and specialized websites also provide detailed information on the distinctive features of each generation.
Important versions
Notable versions of the BMW 5 Series include the M5, a high-performance variant introduced with the E28 generation in 1984. The Touring version, a wagon, was introduced with the E34 generation in 1988. The Gran Turismo, a hatchback coupe, was introduced with the F07 generation in 2009. (en.wikipedia.org) These versions have expanded the 5 Series' appeal by offering additional performance and practicality options.
References
- BMW 5 Series History5Series.net
- https://autostatistics.net/bmw/5-seriesautostatistics.net
- https://www.carsdirect.com/bmw/5-series/generationscarsdirect.com
- https://www.iseecars.com/car/bmw-5-series/generationsiseecars.com
- https://www.auto-data.net/en/bmw-5-series-model-944auto-data.net
- https://www.autodata1.com/en/car/bmw/5-seriesautodata1.com
- https://cars-data.com/en/bmw-528i-touring-specs/7796/sizescars-data.com