Super TestCar reviews - BMW - 5 Series - 530i Sport sedanBMW modelsTransmission10 Aug 2001 A FIVE-SPEED electronically controlled automatic is the only transmission on offer with the "businessman's M car", the 5 Series Sport. It allows the driver to choose between an adaptive shift program that monitors the driving style and external conditions such as terrain, or and a sports driving program. The Steptronic function also allows manual gear selection, with appropriate safeguards against faulty operation. All 5 Series Sport models are also fitted with diff ratios for quicker initial acceleration. Did you know?The 5 Series' Check/Control system monitors all major functions of the car and presents their condition or any deviations from target values via a display panel in the instrument cluster. Major bulbs and light functions are also checked when switched offAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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