BMW 5 Series (G60)

BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 Series
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Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Model code	G60 (saloon); G61 (estate); G68 (long-wheelbase saloon);
Also called	BMW i5 (electric version)
Production	July 2023 – present (sedan); March 2024 – present (estate);
Model years	2024–present
Assembly	Germany: Dingolfing (Dingolfing Plant); China: Dadong, Shenyang (BBA, LWB);
Designer	Anders Thøgersen
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	4-door saloon (G60); 5-door estate (G61);
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive); Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive (i5 eDrive40); Dual-motors, all-wheel-drive (i5 xDrive40, M60);
Platform	Cluster Architecture (CLAR)
Related	BMW 7 Series (G70)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo; 3.0 L B58 turbo I6; Petrol plug-in hybrid:; 3.0 L B58 turbo I6; Diesel:; 2.0 L B47 I4 turbo; 3.0 L B57 turbo I6;
Electric motor	List 48 V electric motor, integrated into transmission (mild hybrid); permanent magnet synchronous (PHEV); 1x or 2× BMW eDrive permanently excited synchronous motors (i5);
Power output	List 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) (520d); 153 kW (205 hp; 208 PS) (520i); 190 kW (255 hp; 258 PS) (530i); 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS) (530e); 224 kW (300 hp; 305 PS) (540d xDrive); 250 kW (335 hp; 340 PS) (i5 eDrive40); 280 kW (375 hp; 381 PS) (540i xDrive); 365 kW (489 hp; 496 PS) (550e xDrive); 421 kW (565 hp; 572 PS) (M560e xDrive); (i5 xDrive40); 442 kW (593 hp; 601 PS) (i5 M60);
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP automatic; Single-speed (i5);
Hybrid drivetrain	Mild hybrid; Plug-in hybrid;
Battery	48 V lithium-ion; 19.4 kWh lithium-ion (530e / 550e xDrive / M560e xDrive); 84.3 kWh lithium-ion (i5);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,995 mm (117.9 in); 3,105 mm (122.2 in) LWB
Length	5,060 mm (199 in); 5,175 mm (203.7 in) LWB
Width	1,900 mm (75 in)
Height	1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Kerb weight	1,800–2,380 kg (3,970–5,250 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW 5 Series (G30); BMW 6 Series (G32)

The BMW 5 Series (G60) is an executive car manufactured and marketed by German luxury automaker BMW since 2023. The lineup consists of the G60 saloon, G61 estate (marketed as Touring), and the G68 long-wheelbase sedan. It represents the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series, succeeding the G30 model and the G32 6 Series liftback.

The G60 was officially revealed on 24 May 2023, began production on 21 July 2023, with sales commencing in October. Built upon an updated version of the rear-wheel drive Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform, shared with the larger G70 7 Series, it is significantly larger than any of its predecessors. The eighth generation BMW 5 Series is also offered with a battery electric powertrain, called the "i5". Three models are offered; the entry-level, rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 model, the mid-range, all-wheel-drive xDrive40, and the range topping M60 xDrive model.

A long-wheelbase saloon model (G68) exclusive to China debuted in August 2023 and it is assembled at the Dadong plant.^[1] The G61 5 Series Touring was unveiled in February 2024.^[2] The fastback derivative, the 6 Series Gran Turismo has been discontinued.

^ Sergeev, Angel. "2024 BMW 5 Series, i5 Debut In China With Longer Wheelbase, Exclusive Features". Motor1.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
^ Capparella, Joey (7 February 2023). "BMW 5-Series and i5 Touring Revealed with a Lovely Wagon Shape". Car and Driver. Retrieved 8 February 2023.

[1] Sergeev, Angel. "2024 BMW 5 Series, i5 Debut In China With Longer Wheelbase, Exclusive Features". Motor1.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.

[:5-2] Capparella, Joey (7 February 2023). "BMW 5-Series and i5 Touring Revealed with a Lovely Wagon Shape". Car and Driver. Retrieved 8 February 2023.

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