BMW 5-Series 523i Sedan 2.5

BMW 5-Series 523i Sedan 2.5

The 523i is powered by a 2.5-litre straight-six (N52) with 204 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, an increase of 14 bhp and 20 Nm over its predecessor, and matching the E60 525i in torque. Paired to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, this car sprints to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds on its way to a 234 km/h top speed. With this CKD 523i, the price gap between it and the other variant in the range – the RM598,800 535i – is even bigger, leaving space for a mid-level F10.

BMW Group Malaysia has confirmed that they will be introducing a locally assembled BMW 528i later in the year. By the way, the first shipment of CBU 523i cars was fully sold within the first month of its launch. “The BMW assembly line facilities in Kulim are as advanced as any BMW vehicleion facility anywhere in the world and has led to the introduction of superior premium quality assembly line technology, practices and standards to Malaysia,” said Manfred Zink, Vehicleion Manager and Plant Representative of BMW Group Malaysia.

The BMW 523i is a model of car from German automaker BMW's 5 Series line of mid-size sedans. While the 5 Series has been available since 1972, the 523i model was first offered in 1996 as part of the 4th generation of the 5 Series. When it was being manufactured the 523i was among the lower-priced offerings within the 5 Series. The first BMW 523i was based on the E39 platform and went on sale for the 1996 model year. It was powered by a 2.5 liter inline-6 cylinder engine rated at 168 horsepower. While the entire line of E39-based cars were not a drastic change for BMW, they did feature considerable technological upgrades including a computer-designed steel frame safety cage.

The 523i was never marketed in North America where other models from the 5 Series were introduced instead. BMW produced the 523i alongside several other similar models until 2000. The 523i featured dimensions in keeping with the rest of the 5 Series. The 523i featured a front engine/rear-wheel drive layout. It was 188 inches long with a 111.4-inch wheelbase. The 523i was also 70.9 inches wide and 56.5 inches tall. The 523i was praised along with the rest of the 5 Series as being among the best cars ever offered by BMW. Its strong safety record, performance, and modern design made it a strong seller in BMWs markets around the world.