With excellent power and sharp handling, the 2006 BMW 5 Series further builds on its reputation as a luxury sedan of unequaled athleticism. This means the car can keep moving even if only one wheel has traction.
Further, when DSC takes corrective braking action on a single wheel, xDrive automatically redirects torque to the wheel opposite it. It works with BMW's Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), using data taken from the yaw rate and steering angle sensors to adjust the distribution of power. The system is electronically controlled and uses a multiplate clutch for infinite variation in the front/rear power ratio. The versatile wagon body style is also back in the lineup this year, as is an all-wheel-drive system dubbed xDrive. For 2006, BMW has fitted the 525 and 530 models with an all-new 3.0-liter inline six. For 2006, BMW has fitted the 525 and 530 models with an all-new 3.0-liter inline six, and replaced the 4.4-liter V8 with a 4.8-liter unit. The most exciting of these is dubbed Active Front Steering (AFS), a system that is able to adjust both the steering ratio and the amount of power assist for optimum feel and control under varying driving conditions.Īlong with all the technology came an aggressive new body that most people either love or hate. While much of the 7's technology has migrated down to the 5, several advanced technologies made their debut on BMW's midsize sport sedan. Several items were pulled directly from the current-generation 7 Series, including iDrive, Active Roll Stabilization (ARS), Active Cruise Control (ACC) and a Harman Kardon Logic7 sound system. In terms of overall philosophy, the largest shift from the previous model came in the form of technology. The latest version is still all of these things, just a bit more so. It was already a comfortable, capable and highly dynamic machine. Although the 2004 BMW 5 Series was considered a complete redesign, the changes to the car's basic character seemed more like subtle refinements. This elevated position presents challenges when such a stellar car is due for an update.īMW accomplished its mission with a redesign in 1997 that gave it a look and feel that remained popular right up until the latest redesign last year. The 5 Series has long been the benchmark by which other sport sedans are measured. Originally introduced in 1972, the BMW 5 Series has spent the last three decades catering to those who desire a sedan that functions equally well as a prestigious luxury car and a thoroughbred performance sedan.
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