BMW 5-Series Facelift Latest Pics

The Emperor · 08-02-2006, 02:44 AM

BMW will launch next year in spring a mildly restyled BMW 5-Series. The photos are showing two shots of the interior including the new automatic shift lever, and a sedan and station wagon featuring new air intakes in the front skirt and a smoother rear skirt.

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Just_me · 08-02-2006, 03:17 AM

no paddles on the steering wheel so I guess this isnt the future DSG

The Emperor · 08-02-2006, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

no paddles on the steering wheel so I guess this isnt the future DSG

Maybe they're somewhere, but hidden...

If not, what else could it be?

Just_me · 08-02-2006, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

Maybe they're somewhere, but hidden...

If not, what else could it be?

probably just a new ordinary automatic but perhaps little more advanced.

The Emperor · 08-02-2006, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

probably just a new ordinary automatic but perhaps little more advanced.

I'm sure you're wrong! This simply cannot be some auto tranny, no way! I mean i hope it's not... Guess we'll have to wait for Eni...

Mirage77 · 08-02-2006, 03:57 AM

The gear lever's bothering me.

Harry Plopper · 08-02-2006, 04:06 AM

Like I said: pay attention to the shifter's layout which is identical to Steptronic (P, R, N, D, M / S, + -)! Will ZSG / DCT have the same layout?

We also know that Steptronic can be offered with or without shifting paddles or buttons on steering wheel. Will ZSG / DCT have the same layout?

And also pay attention to the buttons on the shifter's panel: Sport, Auto H, Stau. What are Auto H & Stau buttons for - have they anything to do with a gearbox or with EfficientDynamics perhaps?

Answers to follow soon! But not from me since I & my big mouth are monitored (again).

JaBriX · 08-02-2006, 04:29 AM

So what are the updates ? It seems most of them will be under the skin.

PS: Test engineers are so unorganised, I never yet see one test vehicle picture with a tidy interior it seems they just chuck all the equipment in there lol.

Harry Plopper · 08-02-2006, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JaBriX

So what are the updates ? It seems most of them will be under the skin.

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klier · 08-02-2006, 07:16 AM

Thanks Eni.
UHm, that front bumper looks bigger now, I like that. Can't wait for the LED backlights either, the car really needs them.

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Harry Plopper Oinky Wizard Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,748 Thanks: 76 Thanked 903 Times in 466 Posts	Re: BMW 5-Series Facelift Latest Pics Like I said: pay attention to the shifter's layout which is identical to Steptronic (P, R, N, D, M / S, + -)! Will ZSG / DCT have the same layout? We also know that Steptronic can be offered with or without shifting paddles or buttons on steering wheel. Will ZSG / DCT have the same layout? And also pay attention to the buttons on the shifter's panel: Sport, Auto H, Stau. What are Auto H & Stau buttons for - have they anything to do with a gearbox or with EfficientDynamics perhaps? Answers to follow soon! But not from me since I & my big mouth are monitored (again).

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JaBriX Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: BMW 5-Series Facelift Latest Pics So what are the updates ? It seems most of them will be under the skin. PS: Test engineers are so unorganised, I never yet see one test vehicle picture with a tidy interior it seems they just chuck all the equipment in there lol.

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