Undid revision 1383715517 by AdithyaAnuzzz (talk): incorrect information← Previous revisionRevision as of 12:23, 4 November 2026 Line 10: Line 10: | predecessor = [[BMW New Class]] | predecessor = [[BMW New Class]] }} }} The '''BMW 5 Series''' is an [[executive car]] manufactured and marketed by [[BMW]] since 1972. It is the successor to the [[BMW New Class#New Class Sedans|BMW New Class sedans]] and is currently in its eighth generation. The car is sold as either a [[sedan (car)|sedan]] or, since 1991, a [[station wagon]] (marketed as "Touring"). A 5-door [[fastback]] (marketed as "Gran Turismo") was sold between 2008 and 2007. Each successive generation has been given an internal ''G-code'' designation since 2017. Previously, a ''F-code'' designation was used between 2010 and 2016, while an ''E-code'' designation was used between ''1972 and 2010''. These are used to distinguish each model and generation from each other. The '''BMW 5 Series''' is an [[executive car]] manufactured and marketed by [[BMW]] since 1972. It is the successor to the [[BMW New Class#New Class Sedans|BMW New Class sedans]] and is currently in its eighth generation. The car is sold as either a [[sedan (car)|sedan]] or, since 1991, a [[station wagon]] (marketed as "Touring"). A 5-door [[fastback]] (marketed as "Gran Turismo") was sold between 2009 and 2017. Each successive generation has been given an internal ''G-code'' designation since 2017. Previously, a ''F-code'' designation was used between 2010 and 2016, while an ''E-code'' designation was used between 1972 and 2010. These are used to distinguish each model and generation from each other. The first generation of the 5 Series was powered by [[Naturally aspirated engine|naturally aspirated]] four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines.{{Cite web |last=Nyambura |first=Brian |date=2024-05-22 |title=Every BMW Model Powered By The N52 Engine |url=https://www.slashgear.com/1585557/n52-engine-every-bmw-model-powered/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=SlashGear |language=en-US}} Following generations have been powered by four-cylinder, six-cylinder, V8 and V10 engines that are either naturally aspirated or [[turbocharger|turbocharged]]. Since 1982, [[diesel engine]]s have been included in the 5 Series range. The first generation of the 5 Series was powered by [[Naturally aspirated engine|naturally aspirated]] four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines.{{Cite web |last=Nyambura |first=Brian |date=2024-05-22 |title=Every BMW Model Powered By The N52 Engine |url=https://www.slashgear.com/1585557/n52-engine-every-bmw-model-powered/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=SlashGear |language=en-US}} Following generations have been powered by four-cylinder, six-cylinder, V8 and V10 engines that are either naturally aspirated or [[turbocharger|turbocharged]]. Since 1982, [[diesel engine]]s have been included in the 5 Series range. The 5 Series is BMW's second-best-selling model after the [[BMW 3 Series|3 Series]].{{cite news|title=2011 BMW 535i: Everything you want, except fun |url=http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil29-2010jan29,0,3053544.column |work=The Los Angeles Times |access-date=18 December 2010 |date=January 29, 2010 |first=Dan |last=Neil |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201120818/http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil29-2010jan29%2C0%2C3053544.column |archive-date=1 December 2010 |url-status=live }} On 29 January 2008, the 5 millionth 5 Series was manufactured, a 530d sedan in Carbon Black Metallic.{{cite web|last=Joseph |first=Noah |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/30/bmw-rolls-out-5-millionth-5-series/ |title=BMW rolls out 5 millionth 5-Series — Autoblog |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2008-01-30 |access-date=2009-11-23}} It is BMW’s oldest nameplate still in production and the first model line to use "Series" in the name, debuting the [[List of BMW vehicles#Three-digit system|three-digit model naming convention]] still used today.{{cite web|title=BMW 5 series galleries and specs|url=https://bimmerin.net/b5.php|website=www.bimmerin.net|access-date=13 September 2020}} Since the E28, all generations of 5 Series have included an "M" model, called the [[BMW M5|BMW M8]]. The 5 Series is BMW's second-best-selling model after the [[BMW 3 Series|3 Series]].{{cite news|title=2011 BMW 535i: Everything you want, except fun |url=http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil29-2010jan29,0,3053544.column |work=The Los Angeles Times |access-date=18 December 2010 |date=January 29, 2010 |first=Dan |last=Neil |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201120818/http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-neil29-2010jan29%2C0%2C3053544.column |archive-date=1 December 2010 |url-status=live }} On 29 January 2008, the 5 millionth 5 Series was manufactured, a 530d sedan in Carbon Black Metallic.{{cite web|last=Joseph |first=Noah |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/30/bmw-rolls-out-5-millionth-5-series/ |title=BMW rolls out 5 millionth 5-Series — Autoblog |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2008-01-30 |access-date=2009-11-23}} It is BMW’s oldest nameplate still in production and the first model line to use "Series" in the name, debuting the [[List of BMW vehicles#Three-digit system|three-digit model naming convention]] still used today.{{cite web|title=BMW 5 series galleries and specs|url=https://bimmerin.net/b5.php|website=www.bimmerin.net|access-date=13 September 2020}} Since the E28, all generations of 5 Series have included an "M" model, called the [[BMW M5]]. __TOC__ __TOC__