According to fresh reports, the G30-generation BMW 5-Series will arrive at the Detroit Auto Show 2017 rather than the impending Paris show as previously speculated.
BMW Blog claims that the new 5-Series will celebrate its online debut in just a matter of weeks, prior to the Paris Auto Show which will instead host the world debut of the BMW X2.
Underpinning the new 5-Series will be the German firm’s CLAR platform, set to also be used in the future 3-, 6- and 7-Series models. Constructed from a mixture of aluminum, carbon fiber and high-strength steel, it alone should save some 80 kg (176 lb) from the outgoing model. When complemented with carbon fiber across the body, the new car should weigh at least 100 kg (220 lb) less than before.
To help it rival the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the G30 5-Series will borrow a plethora of technology from the range-topping 7-Series. This will include laser headlights, gesture control and most importantly, autonomous driving functions said to be even more advanced than those of the 7-Series.
Power for the model is speculated to come from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 3.0-liter straight-six diesel and petrol units as well the 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 of the 750i. A diesel six with electric turbochargers is also on the cards as is a plug-in hybrid model. The future M5 will then adopt a new engine, retaining the twin-turbo V8 setup of the current car but with some new tech and a boost in power.
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