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BMW 530d M Sport - Exterior and Interior Walkaround

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The BMW F10/F11/F07/F18 is the sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series, which was produced from 2010 to 2017. The body styles of the range are:

4-door sedan (F10)
5-door wagon (F11, marketed as "Touring")
5-door fastback (F07, marketed as "Gran Turismo")
4-door long wheelbase sedan (F18, sold only in China, Mexico and the Middle East)
The F07 Gran Turismo is the only 5 Series to date that has been produced in a fastback body style. The F10 is also the first 5 Series to offer a hybrid drivetrain, a turbocharged V8 engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission, a dual-clutch transmission (in the M5), active rear-wheel steering (called "Integral Active Steering"), electric power steering, double-wishbone front suspension, an LCD instrument cluster (called "Black Panel Display") and automatic parking (called "Parking Assistant").

The F10 M5, introduced in 2011, is powered by the S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. It is the first M5 to use a forced induction engine.

In February 2017, the F10 was replaced by the G30 5 Series.

From November 2005 to December 2006, the exterior was designed by Jacek Fröhlich under the leadership of BMW Group Design Director Adrian van Hooydonk. The Touring version was designed by Jean-Francois Alexandre Huet.

The F10 was unveiled in Munich on 23 November 2009.

The sedan was the first body style to be released. It was unveiled at the Munich Olympic Stadium in 2009.

The Touring model was unveiled at the 2010 Leipzig Auto Show.

The 5 Series Gran Turismo is a 5-door fastback body style. It is longer and taller than the 5 Series sedan/Touring models, and has a hatchback rear door. The hatchback has a dual-access opening and the side windows are frameless.

Although sold as part of the 5 Series range, is suggested that the Gran Turismo chassis has more in common with the F01 7 Series and the fascia is more similar to the 7 Series than the 5 Series. The additional length results in more legroom for rear passengers.

In some markets (such as the Canada and the United States), the Gran Turismo was launched before sedan and Touring models of the F10/F11 generation. Therefore, in these markets it was sold alongside the outgoing E60 5 Series until the release of the F10/F11 models.

The F07 535i GT was the first model to use the N55 turbocharged straight-six engine, which replaced the N54.

A long wheelbase (LWB) version of the BMW 5 Series Sedan was developed for the Chinese market, as a cheaper alternative to the 7 Series which is longer and wider. The wheelbase of the F18 is extended by 14 cm (5.5 in) over the standard 5 Series sedan.

The LWB 5 Series was assembled at BMW Plant Shenyang in Shenyang, China plant for the Chinese market.

The F10 uses a more traditional BMW exterior styling approach compared with the controversial styling of its E60 5 Series predecessor. The "Bangle butt" is removed, a Hofmeister kink is present, a traditional kidney grill is used and crease lines are used on the bonnet (similar to the E39 5 Series and earlier generations). Reviews of the styling have ranged from slightly bland, to handsome and muscular.

The interior features an updated iDrive system and a 13 mm (0.5 in) increase in rear knee-room for rear passengers. The F10 saw the return of the centre console being angled towards the driver, as used on the 5 Series from 1981 to 2003.

In Europe, the naturally aspirated six-cylinder models used the direct-injection N53 engine. However, many countries outside Europe continued to use the older N52 engine instead, due to high sulfur levels in the locally available petrol.

Transmission options for the model range (excluding the M5) were a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic. The M5 uses a 7-speed dual clutch transmission or a conventional 6-speed manual.

The F10 uses the same platform as the F01 7 Series. Front suspension is double wishbone with double-pivot lower arms (previous 5 Series generations used Macpherson struts). Rear suspension is a multi-link design with 5 links called "Integral V".

Most suspension components are made from aluminium. The chassis is constructed from various grades of steel and the body is 55% stiffer than its E60 predecessor. Compared with the aluminium front structure used by the E60, the F10's steel components are heavier but cheaper to produce and repair. To reduce weight, the bonnet, front fenders and doors are made from aluminium.

The rear-wheel drive version of the 2011 535i has a rollover risk of 9.3% and a 5 of 5 stars overall safety rating.

The F10 facelift (also known as LCI) models began production in July 2013 for the 2014 model year. Changes include:

518d model introduced.
550i engine upgraded to N63B44O2, increasing power to 331 kW (444 bhp).
LED headlights introduced.
Tablets available for rear seat passengers.
Minor exterior styling changes.
"Luxury Line" and "Modern Line" trim packages introduced.

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