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Eight-speed autos with stop-start to debut on new 5-series

The BMW 5-series is expected to be the first car to get the firm's new eight-speed automatic gearbox linked to a stop-start system.

The fuel-saving technology is expected to be available to buy by the middle of next year, and company insiders report that it improves fuel consumption by more than five per cent.

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The first right-hand drive BMW 5-series cars are expected to be on the roads imminently.

The 520d SE will cost £28,165 on the road, £625 more than the outgoing model. But this includes extra kit (leather seats are now standard on all 5s, along with an improved stereo) which would previously have cost over £2000.

List price of the lowly petrol 523i SE is £30,560 and the 550i SE costs £49,440.

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beemerboy 23 March 2010

Re: BMW 5-series to get stop-start

Strange that! I am 6'4" and was able to sit comfortably behind another 6 footer.

As for the whole abortion thing, I have to disagree. Saw a well specced (outside anyway) 530d GT on the road and think it looks really well. Granted, wouldn't buy one. New 5 more my thing.

Wonder if the 8 speed is going to be available on the 520d and is there going to be a 523d or is that being badged the 525d?