Our friends, and long time sponsors, at Momentum BMW are hosting a launch event of the new 2011 BMW 5 Series Sedan. The festivities will begin at 7PM CST on Thursday June 17 at their Houston location.
At launch, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan will be available with one V8 and one inline-6 gasoline engine. The top-of-the-range BMW 550i arrives with BMW’s “reverse-flow” V-8 engine featuring twin turbochargers and High Precision direct injection for maximum output of 400 hp.
The new inline-6 of the BMW 535i features a single twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision direct injection, and, for the first time, VALVETRONIC throttle-less intake technology. It delivers a maximum output of 300 hp and 300 lb-ft. The 535i and 550i will be available with a choice of 6-speed manual transmission, BMW’s new 8-speed automatic transmission, or new “Sport Automatic” 8-speed.
Later, the BMW 528i will debut with a 240 hp inline-6 featuring lightweight magnesium-aluminum construction and VALVETRONIC throttle-less intake technology for efficiency and unparalleled responsiveness.
For more details and directions, visit www.bmwwest.com
Author: Horatiu B.
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/06/16/2011- ... entum-bmw/