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2012 BMW M5 Review
The new 2012 BMW M5 is a supercharged sports car with excellent vibrant possibilities outfitted for the exigencies of the tracks. At the same time a 2012 BMW M5 sets new standards for everyday driving because of its superlative touring comfort and pioneering equipment features. The 2012 BMW M5 also sets the standards for efficiency for vehicles in its class. It delivers sportiness, aggressiveness and elegance.
This new generation is powered by a 4.4- liter V8 engine provided with an M TwinPower turbo package that generates an extraordinary 560 horsepower at 6,000 to 7,000 rpm and a 502 lb ft of torque @ 1,500 rpm. Despite this amazing power, the 2012 BMW M5 still attains a fuel economy of 28.5 mpg. The powerful V-8 engine is provided with a rear-wheel drive powered by a 7-speed double clutch transmission with shift paddles and Drivelogic that features some new technological advancement such as Low Speed Assistance, traction-maximized automatic gear selection and launch control. Its gearbox present two driving modes; S for manual and D for fully automated.
The 2012 BMW M5 boats of a handsome exterior and well-balanced interior. With its very responsive engine and smooth transmission, riding a 2012 BMW M5 becomes a delightful experience. It offers agile handling due to a ground-breaking rear axle differential, the M differential lock, It is stable in forceful lane change maneuvers and speed and tae on bends with sharp and agile handling.
The body structure of a 2012 BMW M5 is extraordinarily strong, giving extra protection to its occupants. The standard safety equipment provided to the 2012 BMW M5 includes side curtain head airbags for the front and rear row of seats, front and side airbags, three-point seat belts on all seats with an inertial reel, front seat belt pretensioners and force limiters, and an ISOFIX child seat accessory at the rear.
2011 BMW X5 Review
2011 BMW X5 Review
The 2011 BMW X5 is a first-rate SUV that seats up to 7 and is offered in three trim levels ; the xDrive 35i the xDrive 50i and the xDrive 35d.
The powetrain available for the 2011 BMW X5 –xDrive 35i is a turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cyolinder engine that provides 300 horsepower. It has an EPA estimate of 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. It is provided with an all-wheel drive and mated with a 5-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control or ATC, steering wheel-nmounted paddle shitfters and Sport streptonic Manual shift modes. It accelerates from 0-60 mph within 6.4 seconds.
While the xDrive 50i, the newest flagship of the X5 family, has a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine that gives 400 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 450 lb ft of torque at 1,750-4,500 rpm. This all- aluminum V8 engine is characterized by “reverse flow” engineering for a ground-breaking responsiveness, High Precision direct fuel injection and VANOS, BMW’s variable valve timing technology. As one, these features produce an almost ideal balance for low emission, fuel efficiency and the leading, forceful performance expected from a BMW V-8. It accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds.
The 2011 BMW X5 xDrive 35d is equipped with a 3.0-liter inline-6 turbo diesel engine that generates 265 horsepower and 424 lb ft of torque. This is a “clean diesel” engine with an EPA estimate of 19 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway and a combined 22mpg. It can go from 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds.
Both gasoline powered engines of the 2011 BMW X5 models are equipped with a new 8-speed automatic transmission with Streptonic control. It fits in BMW’s Brake Energy Regeneration system designed to save fuel by regulating to slowing down and braking the time for the alternator to charge the batteries. It elevates the industry standard for trimness, competence and gear choices.
In spite of the major changes in the 2011 BMW X5’ powertrain, it still retains its midsize luxury crossover SUV characteristics of being utilitarian as well as sporty. Its rigid suspension keeps the hefty body steady while cornering and inspire confidence at superior highway speeds. The steering is steady and responsive even at high speed.
The safety features of a 2011 BMW X5 include an ABS, antiskid system, traction control, hill-descent control, curtain-side airbags and front – side airbags among others.
