New Priority 1 Colors for E60

[adrian's bmw]

Okay, so we know that BMW NA has given us Dark Blue Dakota as a priority 1 interior option, but now they've added two new colors:

Neptune Blue

AND

Barbera Red

I gotta say, a red has been long overdue. I'm looking forward to pics.

I haven't seen Neptune, but from the international website, it looks brighter than Deep Sea Blue.

That is all. :thumbup:

[iversonm]

Barbera Red is a big addition. Too bad it's a little late for me.

Thanks for the update.

[NASA43]

Wow, this makes the color decision process even HARDER. :)

[ianbjor]

Is there a price difference for the new colors?

[adrian's bmw]

Is there a price difference for the new colors?

Nope...

[Asteroid]

Kinda looks like a darker Atlantic blue
http://www.bmw.ca/configurator3/images/zoomer/XBB80BMC313A0_A13_BW185.jpg



http://www.bmw.ca/configurator3/images/zoomer/XBB80BMC161A0_A85_BW244.jpg

[adrian's bmw]

Wow, thanks, Asteroid. That looks really nice. It seems that the www.bmw.com visualizer makes it out to appear darker than the pic you posted though.

[kimbo1]

Yep, too late for me, too! I would have preferred the Atlantic Blue and even asked my CA if I could get it because the car was a Munich ED (I was able to get Biarritz Blue on my 1998 540). No dice!

Both of these colors are better than the Monaco Blue, IMHO.

[sayemthree]

is deep sea blue metallic discontinued?

[adrian's bmw]

is deep sea blue metallic discontinued?

No, it's still available.

[ianbjor]

Awesome. Thanks again for posting this, Adrian.

Just confirmed: Changed my order from Monaco Blue to Barbera Red. I'm feeling really lucky -- my car is currently Status 112, but my delivery date is 2/28/08. :thumbup:

[bbal]

that is a very sporty blue. i wonder how it goes with the blue leather. maybe made for each other. soon they'll be offered together but only in a package. wonder what else will come in the package and what the name of it will be.

[jesimmons]

Holy Moley.... And I was about to place an order tomorrow. Now need to rethink the color. What fun. What to do? :dunno:

[Asteroid]

Wow, thanks, Asteroid. That looks really nice. It seems that the www.bmw.com visualizer makes it out to appear darker than the pic you posted though.

The ones I posted were from the configurator in the Canadian site. In bmw.com, Neptune blue looks a lot darker, maybe similar to Mystic blue.

[bbal]

silver with blue leather, anthracite headliner and bamboo

[jcatral14]

Red! Yesssss! :banana:

Edit: I just checked, Barbera Red is not so hot. At least on the website. I wish they would give us Imola Red. BMW Germany can get them :(

[jcatral14]

Imola...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/medium/Imola_Red_5er.jpg

Barbera...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/medium/Barbera_Red_5er.jpg

[Starab]

Imola...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/medium/Imola_Red_5er.jpg

Barbera...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/medium/Barbera_Red_5er.jpg

Love Barbara Red, Wished it was there when I ordered,
As it is a priority-1, does it costs more than other metallics?

Imola Red is girlish and womanish......

[yahtzee5]

Too burgundy for me.....more difficult to keep clean than black, IMO.

[Z4luvr]

Thanks for the information. If anyone has a picture of a Bimmer in Neptune Blue please post it. I don't really trust the "Build your own BMW" pictures for color. They make my Montego Blue look weird.

Has Neptune Blue been used before? Or is this just a different name for Deep Sea Blue (they are both Nautical?) This thread has made me reconsider my plan to get Deep Sea Blue on a future 535i. If I had a choice on any color on my future 5'er, it would be Atlantic Blue.

[Starab]

Too burgundy for me.....more difficult to keep clean than black, IMO.

Love my Platinum Gray
I might have gone for Barabara red, do not 2 burgundy ...........

[JamDown]

Hi all:

I've been a leecher since July 2006 but decided to join today. Here's what I found on the possible option changes. Also, see press release from Germany below.

New Colors are as follows:

Neptune Blue
133961

Le-Mans Blue
133968

Imola Red II
133969

Barbera Red
133970



GERMAN PRESS RELEASE: Dated 01/14/2008

The BMW 5: Scale of his class - and with three new editions from March 2008 even more attractive.
14.01.2008

The Exclusive model variants, lifestyle or sports emphasize the outstanding qualities of limousine or Touring.
Efficient driving dynamics, premium-quality, innovative technology and sporting elegant design characterize the BMW 5 series. With the introduction of the three editions Exclusive, lifestyle and sports for all 5 models, these properties now even stronger effect. These high-quality models offer customers exclusive, new exterior colors and light alloy wheels with tires, including emergency running and by concerted Sitzpolsterungen and interior strips. Coinciding with the editions is the new Comfort Package.

Entry bars and the text "Edition" identify the three model variants. For their equipment also includes heated seats for driver and passenger, automatic climate control with expanded volumes, the Park Distance Control (PDC), the light package, the movable arm front and automatically dimming interior mirror.

Verfeinerter luxury: BMW 5 Series Edition Exclusive.
The sense of the special at the highest level of quality can be compared with a BMW 5 Series Edition Exclusive convincingly express. At first glance, signaled the exclusive painting in the shade bronze metallic platinum this claim. Alternatively, five more Metalliclackierungen for election. Additional sheen sedan and Touring win by the Chrome Line for the Seitenfenstereinfassungen and Scheibenwaschdüsen, and the high-gloss Shadow Line for window bars. Another detection feature is the 17-inch light alloy wheels in the V-spoke design. The interior comfort care electrically adjustable seats, fine nappa leather in black or tobacco with appropriate contrast seams and precious wood interior Maser bamboo strips in anthracite for a luxurious ambience.

Modern Aesthetics: BMW 5 Series Edition Lifestyle.
Elegance and extravagance combines the BMW 5 Series Edition Lifestyle very stylish. Six Metalliclackierungen are available, including the exclusive Colour Neptune blue. In addition to the Shadow Line dull round 17-inch light alloy wheels in double-spoke design of the high-quality appearance. Subtly gray wood interior bars in the execution poplar Maser and a roof sky in anthracite shape the aesthetic interior. For the upholstery, the fabric leather equipment reflex in grey and black leather or some optional equipment for election Dakota.

Pure joy ride: BMW 5 Series Sport Edition.
Striking dynamically present the models of the BMW 5 series at the Sports Edition. The athletic lines of the body are powerful colours emphasized. Besides Carbon Black Metallic are exclusively for the first time by the racing-inspired Außenlackierungen Imola Red and Le Mans Blue choices. It also includes an M sports suspension, 18-inch M light alloy wheels in double-spoke design, an M aerodynamic package and the high gloss Shadow Line Equipment to the extent Edition sports. For the interior will be coordinated colors and decorative strips, aluminium version. The sports seats are fitted with leather fabric combination Flashlight optional with leather and related Dakota. Optional comfort seats are also available. A anthrazitfarbener Headliners, the M footrest, the M leather steering wheel and - for vehicles with manual - the M shiftknob complete the sporting impression.

Prices for the new edition models start at 40400 euros for the BMW 520i Edition Lifestyle (Touring: 42900 euros), 42800 euro for the BMW 520i Exclusive Edition (Touring: 45300 euros) and 43700 euros for the BMW 520i Edition Sports (Touring: 46200 euros).

Smarter choice: BMW 5 Comfort package.
Parallel to the launch of new editions for the BMW 5 Series and the new equipment package Comfort. It includes frequently chosen options such as the Bi-xenon headlights, the comfort access, the soft-close-for the automatic doors, and the charging system, including through Ski Bag for the BMW 5 Series sedan and the automatic rear flap actuation for the Touring model.
The Comfort package is at the price of 2200 euro for all models of the BMW 5 Series sedan and at the price of 2350 euros for the Touring model. The price advantage compared to the retail options amount to around 30 percent.

Dynamism and efficiency: BMW Efficient Dynamics.
All BMW 5 Series models, but in particular for the model year 2008 newly introduced four-cylinder models BMW 520i and BMW 520d, characterized in the competitive environment through outstanding efficiency. With an output of 130 kW/177 hp and an average consumption of 5.1 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers for the sedan and 5.3 litres for the BMW 520d Touring and with their CO2 levels of 136 grams (sedan) and 140 grams per kilometer (Touring) are particularly these two diesel models set new standards for efficiency in business class.

Safe and innovative: BMW driver assistance systems.
Even in the area of driver assistance systems and the security builds the BMW 5 series of its pioneering role in the 2008 model year went on. Series are all models of the series with crashaktiven headrests. In addition, variable light distribution, asset management, Dynamic Drive, Head-Up Display, BMW Night Vision, Lane Departure Warning and Active-speed keitsregelung with Stop & Go function highlights of the special equipment list.

[pharding]

I like the e60 in Imola Red II a lot.

[thestoogeo]

Does this mean that Le-Mans Blue is an option for US in March 08?

Jon

[jeffnnj]

Barbera Red looks like Chick Purple.....sorry.

[milobloom242]

Barbera Red looks like Chick Purple.....sorry.

+1 makes me think of two buck chuck or something. On the other hand, it may look great in person. Bronze doesn't look so great in the configurator but in person it looks understated and elegant.

[TMQ]

The other day I saw an X5 with the color kinda like the Barbera red. It looked very nice.

I was a bit confused because BMW currently doesn't offer X5 in that color. Maybe in the previous generation (the style looks somehow like the current gen).

This is a more mature red color, IMO more suitable for the 5.

[doug_999]

+1 makes me think of two buck chuck or something. On the other hand, it may look great in person. Bronze doesn't look so great in the configurator but in person it looks understated and elegant.

+2

I was excited when I heard the e90 was going to get it (late production) and then when I saw it...yuck...not sporty at all...should not even be called red....jeffnj hit it on the head...chickpurple....

Just my opinion however....

[Solebury535xi]

Get Deep Sea Blue--truly gorgeous color, especially with Natural Brown interior and light poplar.

[djfitter]

Get Deep Sea Blue--truly gorgeous color, especially with Natural Brown interior and light poplar.

Well ya got 1 outa 3 right. :thumbup: j/k :rofl::rofl:

dj

[jasonrhcastle]

Can the barbera go on the 550i sport?

[quackbury]

Barbera Red looks like Chick Purple.....sorry.

I'm thinking GI bleed.......

[quackbury]

Does this mean that Le-Mans Blue is an option for US in March 08?

Jon

I would place my order tomorrow if it was. Awesome on every BMW (esp. the last gen X5) I'm drooling on my keyboard over that pic.

[thestoogeo]

Me too. My sales guy says he has checked every resource and no new colors will be in the US until the 09 run. I'm not sure what that means, other than I am stuck with Deep Sea Blue which I think will look cool, just not as cool as Le Mans Blue.

Jon

[jeffnnj]

Me too. My sales guy says he has checked every resource and no new colors will be in the US until the 09 run. I'm not sure what that means, other than I am stuck with Deep Sea Blue which I think will look cool, just not as cool as Le Mans Blue.

JonSorry Dude, but I like the color you choose way more.

[jasonrhcastle]

Barbera on 550i sport? Anyone? Bueller?

[lsleelee]

Since real life pics haven't been posted yet :

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58370

I've only seen it in person 2 or 3 times, but it was in my opinion less purple than most of those pics.

[adrian's bmw]

Finally, we received our first Neptune Blue 5 Series. Here's the pics.

cha777, this one's for you. :thumbup:

[cha777]

Hey Adrian,

Thanks for the shout-out and for the pics :thumbup: You da man! I just still can't decide what to do:mad: It looks "different" but I can't tell if it has more hues of blue, green, or gray :dunno:

Is this a special order car or an inventory car? Just curious.

Thanks again...regardless of my indecisiveness, that car still looks great!

[Johnny Lee]

Not so attractive as my deep sea blue 528i. The deep sea blue looks great on sunny day and at night (looks kind of purple too).

JL