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BMW 545i and BMW 525i in showrooms now.
Wed Dec 05 11:33:31 CET 2012 Press Release
Shortly after the launch of the all-new BMW 530i and 530d in October last year, they are joined by the BMW 545i featuring a 4.4-litre V8 VALVETRONIC power unit previously only available in the BMW 745i, and by the BMW 525i with the 2.5-litre straight-six power unit we already know from its predecessor.
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The BMW 545i: Driving dynamics and highly-refined comfort.
The 4,398 cc V8 aluminium unit powering the BMW 545i with VALVETRONIC, Bi-VANOS, a fully-variable intake manifold and other high-tech features delivers 245 kW, an increase in performance of 35 kW compared to its predecessor, the 540i.
Maximum torque is up to 450 Nm and the torque curve is significantly ‘beefier’ throughout the entire speed range. Consequently, more than 80 percent of maximum torque - this being reached at around 3,600 rpm - is available at between 1,500 and 6,400 rpm. The perfectly synchronized six-speed manual gearbox, which will also be optionally available as an SMG gearbox with sequential gearshift, ensures efficient power transmission. Alternatively there is the choice of a six-speed automatic transmission with adaptive control and Steptronic first introduced with the 7 Series BMW.
The BMW 545i (545i Automatic) behaves just like a real sports car, sprinting from 0-100 km/h in a mere 5.8 (5.9) seconds and accelerating from 80-120 km/h in fourth gear in just 5.8 (-) seconds. Top speed is electronically limited at 250 km/h, this speed being reached in fifth and sixth gear. The sixth gear serves as an overdrive that reduces engine speed, thus lowering both noise levels and fuel consumption.
In spite of significantly higher performance, considerably more space inside and a vast array of standard equipment, a marked reduction in fuel consumption was achieved thanks to a combination of highly efficient drive technology, an intelligently designed lightweight construction and excellent aerodynamics.