Click on the photo for a high-res gallery of the face lifted 2008 BMW 5-seriesBMW has just release the 2008 versions of their mid-sized 5-series lineup in both sedan and sport wagon body styles. The most noticeable difference is the face-lifted front fascia, remodeled headlights and reconfigured rear lighting. The lower rear fascia has also been reshaped, while the interior has also been updated with new door panels that include armrest mounted window switches and larger storage pockets.
Perhaps the most important changes, given BMW's middle name, lies under the hood. The six cylinder models now wearing 528 and 535 nomenclature carry the same engines as the latest 3-series. The 528 gets the 230 HP 3.0L N52 powerplant, while the 535 is moved by the highly respected twin turbo six putting out 300 HP. A carryover 360 HP 4.8-liter V-8 sits under the hood of the 550i sedan. All models now have a six speed transmission transferring power to the wheels, with the rear wheel drive six cylinder models getting a manual as standard with an automatic optional. The thoroughly unloved SMG gearbox has been retired at least in the US market. The full list of changes is after the jump.
[Source: BMW]
