Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic BMW M GmbH, BMW India has launched an exclusive ‘50 Jahre M Edition’ of the BMW 5 Series in In- dia today. Locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the exclusive edition comes in a petrol variant – the BMW 530i M Sport. Available in limited numbers only, this bespoke model can be booked exclusively online from today onwards.
BMW India had recently announced that it will launch 10 exclusive ‘50 Jahre M Editions’ to celebrate the M sub-brand that stands for high-performance adrenaline-gushing cars. The BMW 5 Series is an individualist within the premium executive segment. The BMW 5 Series strengthens its leading position with numerous style updates. Complementing its sporting appeal is the most powerful performance in the segment. Its best-in-class performance and cutting-edge technology will bolster its status as the only car to excite a winner – one who is always ready for ‘Power Play’!The limited edition is available at an attractive ex-showroom price of–BMW 530i M Sport 50 Jahre M Edition- INR 67,50,000.
Price prevailing at the time of invoicing will be applicable. Ex-showroom prices inclusive of GST (incl. compensation cess) as applicable but excludes Road Tax, Tax Collected at Source (TCS), GST on Tax collected at source, RTO statutory taxes/fees, other local tax cess levies, and insurance. Price and options are subject to change without prior notice. For further information, please contact the local authorized BMW Dealer.The BMW 5 Series ‘50 Jahre M Edition’.The exterior f the BMW 5 Series is headlined by the immense presence and exquisite sporting style with large, clean, and tautly drawn surfaces. Sitting proudly above the BMW Kidney Grille is the iconic M Emblem along with the ‘50 Years of M’ door projector inspired by the classic ‘BMW Motorsport’ logo. Visually distinct from the conventional BMW emblem, it signals passion for racing and for the roots of the BMW M brand. The M emblem adorns the front and rear logo as well as the wheel hub caps. BMW Laserlight, unique in this vehicle segment, distributes light perfectly up to 650 meters and is accentuated by the M Lights Shadowline which offers a dark tint around the headlamps. The bold impression is also underlined by the BMW Individual high gloss shadow line which includes the BMW Kidney grille in black high gloss along with window surrounds and tailpipe finishers in black high gloss. A dynamic character is emphasized by aerodynamically optimized bodywork elements of the M Sport package. Distinct wheel arches give a luxurious and dynamic appearance to the car’s side profile. At the rear, the real eye-catcher is the brand-new L shape light graphic that emerges from the taillight in a three-dimensional form.
Another exclusive feature that enhances the sporting appeal is the 18” 662M jet black alloy wheels with Red M Sport Brake Callipers. The car is available in striking paint finishes including M Carbon Black, Bernina Grey Amber Effect, Phytonic Blue, and Alpine White, paired with Sensatec Perforated upholstery in Cognac finish with contrast stitching.
Customers can add sporting characters to every detail with an optional M Accessories Package. Racer’s Package gives an exterior upgrade that includes side skirt transfers in black, a rear spoiler in matt black & key fob. The Motorsport Package takes one step further and offers exterior mirror caps in carbon fibre to give a sportier look. Carbon Package is for enthusiast who wants to turn heads when on the road. It can further enhance the sporty character of the car as all the accessories are in carbon fibre material such as kidney grille, rear spoiler pro, mirror caps, etc. The Interior of the BMW 5 Series blends contemporary elegance with driver-focused cockpit design. It provides the ideal environment for driving pleasure and comfortable rides over long distances. Sports Seats with leather covers, seat belts with stitching in M colors, sports leather steering wheel and specific trim strips augment the sporty feel. Ergo- nomically optimized Lumbar Support enables vertical and lateral seat adjustment for a relaxed journey. The center console’s unique design is underscored by BMW Individual interior trim finishers in Piano Black finish and black ceramic surround for controls. Perforated Sensatec upholstery in Cognac creates a luxurious impression with contrast stitching and fine quilting. Ambient Lighting with six dimmable designs creates an atmosphere for every mood. The car has four-zone automatic climate control with ex- tended features. The luggage compartment has a capacity of up to 600 liters, extending to 1,800 liters thanks to the 40/20/40 split.
Thanks to unrivaled BMW Twin-Power Turbo technology, the petrol engine melds maximum power with exemplary efficiency and offers spontaneous responsiveness even at low engine speeds, with best-in-class acceleration figures. The 2-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine of the BMW 530i generates maximum output of 252 hp and peak torque of 350 Nm with 0-100 kph acceleration in just
6.1 seconds.
The eight-speed Steptronic sport automatic transmission performs smooth, almost imperceptible gear- shifts. For even greater driving pleasure, it comes with steering wheel paddle shifters and cruise control with a braking function. Adaptive Suspension with its individual electronically controlled dampers offers exceptional precision and improves the drive and handling dynamics. The damper response settings vary according to the mode selected with the Driving Experience Control switch, which allows the driver to choose between different modes to suit the driving conditions – Comfort, Sport, ECO PRO, and Adaptive, with an extra Sport+ mode for a sportier driving experience. Modern cockpit concept BMW Live Cockpit Professional with BMW Operating System 7.0 includes 3D Navigation, a 12.3- inch fully digital instrument display behind the steering wheel, and a bigger 12.3-inch Control Display. The occupants can operate several functions simply by speaking to their BMW Virtual Assistant. Hands do the talking with BMW Gesture Control which recognizes six pre-defined hand movements for control of a number of functions. The smartphone holder integrated into the center console allows inductive.
