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2023 BMW Series 5

May 26, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The new generation BMW Series 5 has arrived. Better than the previous one. More mobile, but also for the first time, fully electric. Elegant design with sporty performance and comfort that are recognizable for BMW.

It all started in the early 70s, when the first generation of the sporty and elegant limousine was presented. Since then, its worldwide popularity has grown steadily. It’s performance and high level of comfort on long journeys made it the epitome of a business sedan, and more than ten million copies of this model have been produced to date.

With an elegant design and larger than the previous generation, it is offered in one standard and nine metallic colors, as well as three special BMW Individual colors, including two expressive Frozen colors. The front brings new double headlights and a new grille, LED headlights with a traditional look with four lights in a modern, minimalist form. There are also two vertical LED elements placed outwards that function as daytime running lights and direction indicators.

Inside, a high level of comfort that provides driving pleasure, especially on long journeys. Spacious, modern, functional, equipped with high-quality materials of fine workmanship and advanced digital technology that optimize travel comfort, emphasize the character of the car, but also provide a special interior atmosphere for passengers. There is also the digital curved display, which represents the heart of the interior design, the BMW Interaction Bar with ambient lighting in the dashboard and door area (standard on i5 models, optional on 530i and 530i xDrive), My Modes for a customizable driving and interior experience, and the new gear selector switch in the middle of the console control panel.

When it comes to the drivetrain, the BMW i5 eDrive40 is powered by an electric motor with 335 hp (246 kW), with Sport Boost or Launch Control. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 5.7 seconds. It is equipped with an 84.3 kWh battery pack. The offer also includes a 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, which delivers 255 hp (187 kW) in the BMW 530i and 530i xDrive. That’s enough to push the BMW 530i to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 5.9 seconds, and the BMW 530i xDrive in 5.8 seconds.

The most powerful version is powered by a 3.0-liter engine with 375 hp (276 kW), which is 40 hp more than the previous generation. That’s more than enough to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.5 seconds.

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Source: BMW

Tuning

MHX5 700 based on the BMW M5 M

May 5, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

BMW M5 M is one of the best SUV models of the Bavarian company, with outstanding performance. However, for those who want more German tuner Manhart has introduced the MHX5 700 based on this car.

The car is finished in gray and numerous decorative strips in matte black and strikingly bright red, now give a more aggressive look. It is equipped with carbon elements such as a front spoiler, front air intake inserts, radiator grille kidneys, a rear diffuser, several skirt extensions and a two-piece spoiler under the rear window, two-piece side skirts and front wing accessories, exhaust pipes from BMW’s M Performance Parts, carbon mirror covers and a carbon spoiler on the roof.

The interior of the car has not been changed. The seats are upholstered in black leather, which also covers the door panels, dashboard, central console, and the multifunctional three-spoke steering wheel. New floor mats and gearshift paddles as well as carbon steering wheel trims were added.

The MHX5 700 is powered by a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine with 730 (537 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. This significant increase in power was achieved thanks to the MHtronik powerbox and the installation of a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control. As a reminder, the BMW M5 M has 625 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It sits on a set of Silk Matt Black 23″ Classic-Line Y-Spoke wheels wrapped in 315/25 ZR23 tires.

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Source: Manhart

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The collection of 230 cars was hidden for 40 years

April 15, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

A large collection of classic cars from a professional dealer of rare and special cars from the 1960s was recently discovered. It contains 230 cars that the owner has been collecting for four decades.

It all started in the 80s of the last century when Palmen bought a yellow Lancia B20. After that, the collection was expanded with Italian models from Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati and Ferrari, as well as German brands BMW, Mercedes and NSU. Of course, there are also British representatives: Jaguar, Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce, as well as American Chevrolet, Cadillac and Ford. The French Facel Vega is also part of the collection. The collection also includes the brands Tatra, Monica, Moretti, Matra, Alvis, Imperia and Villard.

Cars were stored in one church and two warehouses. All are well preserved and are proof of Palmen’s refined taste and impressive knowledge of rare and special cars.

The owner rarely showed his collection so it became one of the best kept “secret collections” in Europe. He kept the cars in original condition, and maintained them himself and started them regularly. Unfortunately, due to the owner’s age and other circumstances, the collection will be sold.

The auction will take place in May and the cars are currently stored in a facility in Dordrecht.

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