Bmw Series 5 XDrive

BMW 5 Series XDrive will introduce the key markets in October. The new model, in sedan and touring can finally count on four-wheel drive, initially available for versions 6 cylinder 306 hp petrol 535th and 550th V8 408 hp, which will cost around 2000 Euro more than the rear-wheel drive models. The first official announcement on the American market, so do not yet know if the diesel models in Europe also will benefit immediately from this option.

XDrive system is simpler than that of the X6 and does not propose the Torque Vectoring rear differential with the traction is directed normally 80% towards the rear axle, where the brakes can balance the tension between the two wheels. The system Integrated Chassis Management (ICM) perceives the phenomena of understeer and changes the distribution of traction to reduce the effect. Series 5 XDrive will also features Hill Descent Control system for automatic speed down XDrive and the system will be coupled to the ZF 8-speed automatic.