TFLcar staffer, Brian Waring, snapped this photo in Southern California of what appears to be a 2017 BMW 5 Series out testing in the wild.
The shape is unmistakably BMW, and the scale puts it right in the midsize 5 Series dimensions. Judging by the car’s silhouette, it appears this test mule is a standard 5 Series, as it’s missing the more aggressive bumpers of the M Series cars.
Not much is known about the seventh-generation 5 Series, but reports indicate that it might be unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in September and that base models may have a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Seeing as how it’s a BMW, their signature straight-six engine will most likely be offered in higher trim levels.
The new 5 Series will also purportedly be much lighter than the current one thanks to the use of carbon fiber.
BMW should be releasing the first official images of the 2017 5 Series sometime this summer. Check back with TFLcar to find out more about the upcoming 5 Series as we get it.
The 5 Series used to be the most sporting midsize luxury sedan on the planet. However, increasing competition from other company’s products, most notably arch-rival Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class, have tarnished that reputation. The current 5 Series is also a heavy car, which also takes away from its sportiness. Hopefully the weight reduction helps return the Bimmer to the top of the heap.
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