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BMW 5 series (E39) - the review

Unique light the running gear of E39 sedan BMW of 5 series provides outstanding towing performances and allows to leave on new level of dynamics of movement.

Besides, serially established system of an automatic check of stability with a pull-rod adjuster (ASC+T) will allow in dangerous situations reliable to keep the E39 under the control.

Progress is a constant change: from Marconi's first radio receiver to a global high-speed satellite communication. From the first computers in size about the house to portable notebook with wireless Internet connection. From the car as means of transportation, to E39 sedan created, for ever to change your representation about driving.

E39 Design and ergonomics

Some drivers are exacting to technical details. Others involves aesthetic improvements of design. The driver of E39 sedan BMW of 5 series demands from the car both that, and another. After all he knows - form and content division never will lead to creation of really outstanding car. Technologies and design in new E39 sedan have overall aims: progressiveness, high quality, purposefulness. It also has allowed cars of E39 5 series to reach unsurpassed harmony of separate details which testifies to one: the car, as well as its owner, demands the best.

Double head lights, characteristic for BMW, are strengthened at the expense of focus rings which also carry out function of marker light.

Colour of lattices of a bumper is chosen to match the car. On 8-cylinder models the chromeplated inserts for head lights also are established.

Symbol of quality, style and the functionality, not subject to time: elegant chromeplated radiator enclosure BMW.

The E39 long outstanding line which is passing from a cowl, and the windshield located at an angle, testify to dynamism of 5 series.

E39 Engines and running

Engines for sedans 5 series E39 are issued in eight configurations: three variants of 6-cylinder cylinder in-line engines (powerful, but compact - length only 715 mm); two variants of 8-cylinder engines with a V-shaped arrangement of cylinders - the characteristics establishing new standards; and three diesel variants, combining almost boundless pull-rod, smoothness and absence of noise - that can offer only BMW. Each E39 engine has the characteristics. Everyone - result of adherence BMW to achievement of engineering perfection. Everyone allows you will go on the BMW there where you wish.

The E39 6-cylinder gasoline engine
32 years of experience speak for themselves: 6-cylinder engine allows to reach still the big results thanks to an advanced control system of injection of the fuel, a new design of a bent shaft and calculation of an operating time of valves. As a result: more a twisting moment and efficiency

The E39 8-cylinder gasoline engine
Engines in volume of 3.5 and 4.4 l is an unsurpassed capacity even on low turns. Having a phenomenal twisting moment - 345Nm (to 440 Nm at engines more volume), the car of 5 series easily overtakes other cars. Two numbers on four cylinders are located at an angle 90 °: ideal balance for optimum work.

5 series E39 Sedan delivers with what not comparable pleasure from driving; precipitancy which it gives to the driver, establish new standards. The secret of simplicity of driving of 5 series consists in the new chassis and especially in an easy iterative rear suspension. Four aluminium fastenings on each wheel guarantee accuracy and ease in driving. At the same time, the difficult control system of the chassis provides comfort and safety of the driver and passengers.

The automatic system of stabilisation and pull-rod (ASC+T) traces clutch of the E39 car with road to any situation, preventing slippage and a slipping.

The system of dynamic stabilisation (DSC) traces any failure in a car driving direction.

The system of dynamic steering of braking (DBC) makes an emergency brake application and considerably strengthens effect of braking.