The E60 saloon was launched on 5 July 2003 in Europe and in October 2003 in North America, following a development programme that had run from 1997 to 2002. The design by Davide Arcangeli under Chris Bangle was approved in 2000, and German design patents filed on 16 April 2002. A six speed SMG II gearbox was offered in some markets from 2003 on the 525i, 530i, 545i and 550i. The iDrive control system was standard.
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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by BMW
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1. Wikipedia: BMW 5 Series (E60)
WikipediaDevelopment and launch
July 2003 in Europe and in October
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July 2003 in Europe and in October
Development and launch, passage 2
in 2000 and German design patents filed
Body style, sedan: Development and launch
consists of the BMW E60 (saloon version) and BMW E61 (estate version, marketed as 'Touring')
Body style, station-wagon: Development and launch
consists of the BMW E60 (saloon version) and BMW E61 (estate version, marketed as 'Touring')
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WikipediaLead paragraph, manufacturerQuote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by BMW
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