BMW 5-series · 523i · Sedan · 2005 ‐ 2007

In 2005 BMW began production of automobiles model 5-series, modification of 523i and closed it in 2007. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.8 meters, weight 1.4 tons and is designed to sit 5 men total.

«5-series 523i» is a rear-wheel drive auto with a 6-speed manual gearbox. 6-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection system» can produce output 177 hp at 5800 rmp, allowing you to speed up the automobile in 8.5 seconds to 100 km/h and reach ceiling speed of 235 km/h.

Gas tank capacity of this automobile is 70 liters of petrol, thus when normal fuel consumption is 8.5 l per 100 km (6.4 liters on the highway, 12.1 l in the urban), that allows to go approximately 824 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 310 mm brakes and attached to the underframe by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have ventilated disks, 320 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage using suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 225/55R16.

According to the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 5-series got the many number of stars - 4, which means that it is a enough safe automobile. In addition to dynamic systems of safety (Brake assistant, Traction control, ESP, EBD, ABS), it is also has passive systems of safety (passenger, side, driver, head/curtain airbags).