Like the BMW 330e, the updated 530e will most most likely pack a 2.-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and an electric powered generating a blended 288 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. Rumors also recommend a a lot more effective “545e” variant will be part of the lineup with a three.-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine and an electric powered motor. In the 745e xDrive iPerformance, this setup generates 389 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque.
Other engine choices are expected to carry in excess of from the existing design, which includes a 248-hp 2.-liter turbo-4 and 335-hp three.-liter turbo inline-6 gasoline engine. A turbocharged V8 will electrical power the updated M550i, which generates 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque in the existing design. We’ll have to wait around and see if BMW gives the 5 Series facelift a slight electrical power improve. All types will be fitted with an eight-velocity automated transmission.