Oman- BMW 5 Series An undisputed leader in the executive segment

8/23/2015 6:50:31 PM

(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat-

Since it was launched in 1972 the BMW 5 Series has established itself as the undisputed global leader within the executive car segment.

Its global success is also mirrored in Oman where the BMW 5 Series has maintained its position as a market leader in its segment with more than 3000 cars sold to date.

The 5 Series continued its success in the first six months of 2015 with 29 per cent increase compared to the same time last year. The BMW 5 Series is available in two design specific packages: Modern and Luxury. Both encompass distinctive design personalities which shine the spotlight on selected facets of the car's character.

Both designs include LED fog lamps 18-inch light-alloy wheels or 19-inch for the Gran Turismo model B-pillar trim and exterior mirror bases in high-gloss black illuminated door pulls with chrome trim and likewise illuminated door sill strips with aluminium inserts bearing BMW lettering.

The BMW Luxury Line exudes a high level of elegance and exclusiveness thanks to a carefully assembled selection of further particularly high-class features for the exterior and interior.

Added touches include chrome finish of the trim bars in the outer sections of the lower air intake the fronts of the black kidney grille slats the window recess finishers the trim strip in the rear apron and the exhaust tailpipe embellishers which all add gleaming touches to the vehicle's exterior design.

Leather upholstery with exclusive stitching a black sports leather steering wheel and interior trim strips in exquisite Fine line anthracite wood create a particularly refined interior ambience.

The BMW Modern Line package displays a strikingly contemporary and dynamic edge. The air intake bars kidney grille slats rear trim strip and tailpipe embellishers come in matt chrome and the instrument panel and sports leather steering wheel can be specified as an option in the light colour shade Oyster.

Interior trim strips in dark Pearl and exclusive stitching for the optional leather upholstery ensure the interior creates an eye-catching impression.

Performance and technology have always been key areas of expertise for the BMW brand and agility and driving dynamics remain outstanding attributes of the BMW 5 Series offering more Efficient Dynamics technology to make the 5 Series more powerful and fuel efficient.

The BMW 5 Series is available in the following variants. BMW 520i BMW 528i BMW 535i and BMW 550i. The new generation of the V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology which is found under the bonnet of the BMW 550i offers a ten per cent rise in output yet also significantly reduces fuel consumption.

The power plant generates 330 kW/450 hp and maximum torque of 650 Newton metres (479 lb-ft) from its 4.4l displacement.

The multi award-winning straight-six delivers 225 kW/306 hp to the BMW 535i. The engine powering the BMW 520i develops 135 kW/184 hp while the unit offered for the BMW 528i from the launch of the new BMW 5 Series boasts revisions to various details and delivers 180 kW/245 hp.

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