2017 BMW 5 Series 550i G30 spied testing at the Nürburgring

YungDro · 07-28-2016, 12:13 PM

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shoei · 07-30-2016, 12:17 PM

1. Can't hear anything over the tires being spread all over the track...

2. Have we all forgotten the V8 rumble from the S65?!!

Eddien123 · 07-30-2016, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shoei

1. Can't hear anything over the tires being spread all over the track...

2. Have we all forgotten the V8 rumble from the S65?!!

I'm afraid those sounds from BMWs are long gone.

rallybull · 07-30-2016, 12:26 PM

Now tell me this will be available in the US as a RWD...

BimmerMat135 · 07-30-2016, 12:27 PM

Well it doesn't sound much different than the F10 550i which isn't good news.

TheBingoBalls · 07-30-2016, 12:30 PM

As good as the G30 may be, the 5er will likely be xDrive only which is such a disappointment unless there's a 528i but wouldn't be surprise if BMW decides to go an all xDrive lineup on the 5er for Canada.

Edit: Well forget what I just posted. it's all xDrive for the LCI F10 in Canada. The 528i was the only RWD model available pre-LCI but looks like it's all xDrive going forward for the 5er in Canada. Shame.

Boss330 · 07-30-2016, 12:37 PM

Looks like it corners pretty flat! Not to much body roll

stvding · 07-30-2016, 01:00 PM

What is the release date???!!

BGR · 07-30-2016, 01:50 PM

Looks heavy. Sounds like a tractor. The tire screeching changes pitch more than the engine...

rallybull · 07-30-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BGR

Looks heavy. Sounds like a tractor. The tire screeching changes pitch more than the engine...

The heaviness is an optical illusion in your mind. Need to let go of the F10 "boat" stigma.

MParallel · 07-30-2016, 06:08 PM

Bit AMG rumble.

supershaft · 07-30-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rallybull

The heaviness is an optical illusion in your mind. Need to let go of the F10 "boat" stigma.

jesus christ people are so fucking dense. Isn't the F10 lighter than the E60? And isn't the G90 even lighter than the F10?

Although I'd be shocked if the sound is left as it is. My F10 550i was too damn quiet.

bobloblaw · 07-30-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by supershaft

jesus christ people are so fucking dense. Isn't the F10 lighter than the E60? And isn't the G90 even lighter than the F10?

Although I'd be shocked if the sound is left as it is. My F10 550i was too damn quiet.

The F30 is lighter than the E90, but I don't think that was the case for the F10 and E60. Curb weight for the E60 550i is 3,946lbs and the F10 550i is 4,343lbs.

Daaaadadundun · 07-30-2016, 08:22 PM

The 550i is suppose to be a comfortable cruiser. It's not suppose to be loud and out. Not every BMW is made for little boys who giggle when their BMW sounds like a ricer or racecar.

DieGrüneHölle · 07-30-2016, 09:40 PM

Still looks heavy.

M3 Esq · 07-30-2016, 10:02 PM

Still sounds like shit BUT it's amazing that a 4 door family sedan can perform like that on the racetrack.

Golfgeek · 07-30-2016, 11:05 PM

Not seeing the heaviness. My F10 is heavy, but this ones clearly lighter?

N & M · 07-31-2016, 01:20 AM

Seen the car in real life and it will be a great one.

I am a bit concerned about the extreme tire screeching noises. Also; is me or does it seem a bit understeery?

N & M · 07-31-2016, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Daaaadadundun

The 550i is suppose to be a comfortable cruiser. It's not suppose to be loud and out. Not every BMW is made for little boys who giggle when their BMW sounds like a ricer or racecar.

A flick of a switch is all that separate both characters. Maserati does this well and it is not augmented.

Boss330 · 07-31-2016, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by supershaft

Quote:

Originally Posted by rallybull

The heaviness is an optical illusion in your mind. Need to let go of the F10 "boat" stigma.

jesus christ people are so fucking dense. Isn't the F10 lighter than the E60? And isn't the G90 even lighter than the F10?

Although I'd be shocked if the sound is left as it is. My F10 550i was too damn quiet.

Yes, some people on here really is dense, claiming the F10 is lighter than the E60 for instance...

The F10 is quite a bit heavier than the E60, as pointed out previously. In fact with the F10, BMW took a step back compared to the E60 as regards lightweight construction... The E60 had a aluminium chassis front end (from the bulkhead and forward) whereas the F10 is back to an all steel chassis...

paul223 · 07-31-2016, 12:06 PM

Everyone, just hold your God Damn criticism for now. Wait until it is launched.

cqckdiezel · 07-31-2016, 01:12 PM

Does anyone know when are they unveiling the new 5 I can't wait anymore or when is the new one available for purchase ?

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