The New E60 Highlights and Design

The new E60 Highlights and Design



The BMW Groups new design strategy with its broadening of the family resemblance lends future BMW model series still more individual character. It is thus possible for the E60 to embody the values of the 3 Series (dynamic and sporty) as well as those of the 7 Series (successful, top of the range and sporty) and yet remain an individual and original car within the scope of traditional BMW model series.

Unlike its competitors and also its predecessors at BMW in previous years the new 5 Series demonstrates its own clearly recognizable lines: The unique character of the individual model series within the overall range of the BMW marque will in future be increasingly accentuated. The new 5 Series therefore comes across neither as a small 7 Series nor as a big 3 Series.


The front end makes a bold and dynamic statement.
The most striking features are the new twin headlights and the dramatically sloping hood lines on both sides which now already begin at the level of the earlier swage line.
Flowing lines run from the headlights along the sides to the rear end of the E60.

The side line is a logical extension of the front end design. Thus the E60 is the first BMW model not to have the previously typical side swage line. Its place is taken by a character line, an edge of light which lends the side view a whole new character. Various light reflections above and below this line produce a play of light and shadow, thereby giving the impression of a very low side panel.

The transition from the hood to the side panel occurs in the imaginary extension of the character line. Thus the E60 has the lowest front end ever of any BMW. The sculpture like appearance of the side view is consolidated by the fact that there are no protective strips in the door areas.

Despite its increased height, the passenger cell has a coupe like appearance thanks to the sweeping design of the C-pillar. Short overhangs and generously dimensioned wheel arches accentuate the dynamic, bold overall appearance. The clear shaping of the wheel lips as a typical BMW design element emphasize the wide track of the E60.

The rear end conveys an at once wide and compact effect due to the fact that there are no visible joints. Under the high deck lid with integrated spoiler lies the biggest luggage compartment in the current BMW range. The rear lights are mounted in brilliant optical housings, the tops of which are sloping in appearance.
The large rear apron of the E60 is subdivided by additional reflector elements and thus gives the impression of being lighter.



A distinctive diffuser lip not only ensures optimum aerodynamics but also reduces the amount of dirt which accumulates on the vehicle rear end.
The overall impression communicates an unmistakable sense of the E60�s power and strength to road users driving behind it.