BMW 5-series · 535i · Sedan · 2000 ‐ 2003

Production modification 535i of automobile models 5-series was launched in 2000 by BMW, and finished in 2003. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.8 meters, weight 1.7 tons and is designed to fit 5 people total.

«5-series 535i» is a rear wheel drive car with a 5-speed sequential automatic transmission. This auto can be accelerated for 7.6 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 247 km/h, due to a 8-cylinders petrol engine with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a peak output of 245 horsepower at 5800 rpm.

Fuel tank capacity of this automobile is 70 l of petrol, thereby when normal fuel consumption is 11.9 l per 100 km (8.6 l on the suburban, 17.7 liters in the city), that allow you drive nearly 589 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rear wheels have ventilated disks, 298 mm brakes and attached to the chassis using suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 225/55WR16.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 5-series got the many number of stars - 4, which means that it is a well safe car. In addition to active systems of safety (Traction control, ESP, ABS, Brake assistant, EBD), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (driver, side, head/curtain, passenger airbags).