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The G30 BMW 5 Series BLANK BLANK is a mid-size executive car produced by German automaker BMW. Launched in October 2016, it is the seventh and current generation of the BMW 5 Series. Sales commenced in February 2017.

The 5 Series is offered in three body styles: The fastback 5 Series Gran Turismo model of the previous generation was replaced by the 6 Series Gran Turismo.
 * 4-door saloon (G30)
 * 5-door estate (G31), marketed as the 5 Series Touring
 * 4-door long-wheelbase saloon (G38), a version sold only in China, marketed as the 5 Series Li

The G30 was the first generation of 5 Series to be offered as a plug-in hybrid.

Launch
The 5 Series saloon was revealed on October 12, 2016 before making its public debut in January 2017 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

BMW created The Escape, a short action film featuring a 540i M Sport, to promote the G30 5 Series. The Escape was released online on October 23, 2016.

The 5 Series Touring was revealed in February 2017 before making its public debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show.

The 5 Series Li debuted in April 2017 at the Shanghai Motor Show. Its wheelbase is 133 mm longer than that of the normal 5 Series saloon. The 5 Series Li is exclusively sold in China.

Platform
The G30 5 Series uses a version of BMW's Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform. This modular architecture was first used by the G11 7 Series. The 5 Series' chassis is made from a mixture of different steel grades and aluminium. Much of the 5 Series' body panels are constructed of aluminium, including the bonnet, boot lid, roof and doors.

Suspension and steering
The 5 Series uses double-wishbone front suspension and 5-link rear suspension. The Touring models use self-levelling rear air suspension.

Active anti-roll bars (named "Dynamic Drive" by BMW) are optional equipment.

All versions of the 5 Series use rack and pinion steering with electric power assistance. "Integral Active Steering" is an option on some models; it combines electromechanical four-wheel steering and a variable-ratio steering rack.

Powertrain
The 5 Series is offered with a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. It is also offered as a plug-in hybrid.

The 520d is fitted as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, while ZF's 8HP 8-speed automatic is optional. All other models, including the 520d xDrive, are exclusively available with the ZF automatic.

BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system is optional on some lower-powered models and is standard fitment on higher-powered models.

530e iPerformance
The 530e iPerformance is a plug-in hybrid variant of the 5 Series saloon. It uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine working in tandem with an 83 kW electric motor. The electric motor is integrated into the car's 8-speed automatic transmission and obviates the need for a torque converter. The electric motor is fuelled by a 9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery mounted beneath the rear seats. The 530e is offered with rear-wheel drive or xDrive all-wheel drive.

The 530e has a claimed all-electric range of 50 km under the New European Driving Cycle. The US EPA estimated all-electric range is 16 mi.

M Performance models
BMW produces two M Performance variants of the G30 5 Series, the M550i xDrive and the M550d xDrive. These are high-performance versions of the 5 Series positioned between regular 5 Series models and the range-topping M5.

M550i xDrive
The M550i xDrive uses a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 456 hp and 479 lb⋅ft.

The M550i xDrive is exclusively available as a saloon.

M550d xDrive
The M550d xDrive is the most powerful diesel 5 Series. It uses a quad-turbocharged inline-6 producing 394 hp and 561 lb·ft. ZF's 8HP 8-speed automatic is the sole gearbox option. Integral Active Steering is standard equipment. Unlike the M550i, the M550d is available in the saloon and Touring body styles.

M5 (F90)
The M5 version of the G30 5 Series (codenamed F90) was revealed in August 2017. It uses a development of the S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine used in the F10 M5. This produces a maximum of 591 bhp and 553 lb⋅ft. The F90 M5 uses a version of BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system called M xDrive; this makes it the first M5 to use all-wheel drive. The F90 is also the first M5 to be equipped with an automatic gearbox; ZF's 8HP 8-speed unit is the sole transmission option.

Alpina variants
Alpina Automobiles makes two variants of the G30 5 Series, the B5 Bi-Turbo and the D5 S.

B5 Bi-Turbo
The B5 Bi-Turbo debuted at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. It uses a modified version of BMW's N63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Compared to the standard N63, the B5's V8 uses uprated pistons by Mahle, new twin-scroll Garrett turbochargers and new spark plugs by NGK. It also receives an engine remap.

This is mated to ZF's 8HP75 8-speed automatic transmission, the internals of which are strengthened by Alpina to cope with the engine's high peak torque. xDrive all-wheel drive is standard. The B5 uses 20″ forged alloy wheels to reduce unsprung mass and Pirelli high-performance tyres.

D5 S
The D5 S made its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The D5 S uses one of two Alpina-modified versions of BMW's B57 inline-6 diesel engine, depending on the market. Left-hand drive D5's use a triple-turbocharged version of the engine producing 382 hp and 590 lb⋅ft. The saloon-only right-hand drive D5 S uses a twin-turbocharged version producing 322 hp and 516 lb⋅ft.

The D5 S is available exclusively with xDrive all-wheel drive.

ZF's 8HP 8-speed automatic is the sole gearbox option for both versions.

Production
Like all previous 5 Series generations, the G30 5 Series is built at BMW's factory in Dingolfing, Germany. This acts as the lead plant for G30 5 Series production.

In addition, from March 2017, contract manufacturer Magna Steyr began building 5 Series saloons at its factory in Graz, Austria.

All 5 Series Li production takes place at BMW Brilliance's factory in the Dadong district of Shenyang, China.

Complete knock down (CKD) production of the 5 Series takes place in the following locations:
 * 6th of October City, Egypt
 * Chennai, India
 * Jakarta, Indonesia
 * Kulim, Malaysia
 * Kaliningrad, Russia
 * Rayong, Thailand

Euro NCAP
The G30 5 Series earned five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.

IIHS
The G30 5 Series is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick+" for 2017. The Top Safety Pick+ designation is awarded to models with 'good' IIHS ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests; 'acceptable' or 'good' headlights; and for having an option for a front crash prevention system with an 'advanced' or 'superior' rating.