The ALL-NEW BMW 5 Series (F10) Launch at KLCC.

[Exarkun]

I was invited to the launch of the BMW F10 5 Series in KLCC on the 8th of May 2010. Did not bring my own D300 and had to wrestle my friend, Leong Kin Khuin's Nikon D40X - who came with me and had the foresight to bring his DSLR in with the 18-55 kit and the 55-200mm lenses - away from him on a few occasion.After going through the photos, we could not remember who took which photo. Wahahah!! So credit goes to both of us I guess. Except obvious shots of him and me. ISO was mostly bumped to 1600.#1.

#2. Do the above slogan/motto applies to these beauties?

#3. One of the previous 5 Series that were displayed. The E12, E28, E34, E39 and E60. This is the E34. Overheard while queing to get in,Owner: "Hi, I'm the owner of the E39 you have displayed there.'"BMW Host: "Thank you sir for allowing us to use your car for our showcase."I did not turn around to see but I heard he's a BMWClubMalaysia member Wahahah!

To be continued...

 

[Exarkun]

#4. Some of the displayed BMW art pieces.

#5.

#6. BMW said flap your arms...so.. I flapped la! (Yes, that's me.)

Psst...it made the on screen graphics move.

TBD.

 

[Exarkun]

#7. More displays.

#8.Rows and rows of glasses.

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#10. Owner of the Nikon D40X I was using Here at the lounge area while waiting for the main event to start.

#11.

TBD..

 

[Exarkun]

Before we get to look at the new car, we had to go through a six course meal apparently. I did not expect that because from previous BMW launches, it was just some finger foods and loitering around before they showed us the car.

To my surprise, when they raised the curtain to the next hall, SIX long tables greeted us. I was expecting the car.


#12. The menu for that night. Apparently the chef and food was from Frangipani in Bukit Bintang. European minimalist but full of flavour type of food.

Looks expensive...

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[Exarkun]

#15. The starter.

#16. The hall with SIX super long tables decked with expensive plates and cutleries for the expensive looking food they served us.

#17. Smoked salmon with side of potatoes topped with salmon roe.

#18. The entertainment for the evening while we dined.

TBD...

 

[Exarkun]

#19. Risotto with baby squid, shrimp and mussels in black sauce.

#20.

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#23. Mandarin orange sorbet.

TBD...

 

[Exarkun]

#24. Jeff Briscoe, BMW Malaysia Managing Director giving a speech before they rolled out the car.

#25. The F10 being rolled out.

#26. The back reminds me of the E90 3 Series LCI.

TBD...

 

[Exarkun]

#27. A handsome machine indeed. Displayed here is the BMW 535i with 3.0 litres twin scroll turbocharged engine.

#28. The emcee for that day, Deanna Yusoff.

#29. The famous double kidney grill.

TBD...

 

[Exarkun]

#30.

#31. BMW angel eyes are now white instead of amber.

#32.

TBD...

 

[Exarkun]

#33.

#34. The BMW 523i 2.5 litre straight six engine. We (and by that I meant I) forgot to take photos of the 535i 3.0L Twin Scroll Turbocharged engine. Damnit.

#35.

#36. "Driver...let's go home." (Dream on....)

TBD...

 

[Exarkun]

#37.

Me: "What this button, that button, this button does aa?" *click* *click* click* * press* *press* *press*

BMW Host: "SIR! Step away from the vehicle...slowly."

#38.

#39.

TBD...

 

[Exarkun]

#40. Also on display was the F07 5 Series 535i Gran Turismo.

#41. Interior of the F07.

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#43. When will I be able to have this view when driving home everyday?

THE END.

 

[affan66]

lerrr, you were close to the rest of us BMWCM members la wei.....should have shouted who's a BWMCM member here? You'll probably see a dozen of hands..

I was tongue-tied at the reception for obvious reasons

 

[BlackCat]

lerrr, you were close to the rest of us BMWCM members la wei.....should have shouted who's a BWMCM member here? You'll probably see a dozen of hands..

I was tongue-tied at the reception for obvious reasons

I will attest to that!!! Hahaha...

Thanks for posting the lovely pics up

Ppssstttt... you may have missed another belle in your 2nd pic

 

[Exarkun]

lerrr, you were close to the rest of us BMWCM members la wei.....should have shouted who's a BWMCM member here? You'll probably see a dozen of hands..

I was tongue-tied at the reception for obvious reasons

You were tongue-tied because of the '5 Series' display or the '5 Girls' display?

I too was tongue-tied so couldn't shout for BMWCM members.

I will attest to that!!! Hahaha...

Thanks for posting the lovely pics up

Ppssstttt... you may have missed another belle in your 2nd pic

Yeah, missed one. I know one of them though, her name is Lu Xanne

 

[astroboy]

The long tables remind me of Harry Potter.. where are the floating candles?

 

[JoeYazid]

#16. The hall with SIX super long tables decked with expensive plates and cutleries for the expensive looking food they served us.

I thought it is a some kind of 'Black-Tie' events ....... only for VIP or special invitees.. !!!!!!! babies pun ada ....... seems the waiter dressed smarter than the guest. heheheh:thefinger:

 

[kamion]

Nice one! Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[MSport]

Thanks for the pictures. BTW, just noticed thedashboard glow is now in white and no longer amber??

 

[astroboy]

Thanks for the pictures. BTW, just noticed thedashboard glow is now in white and no longer amber??

Now that sucks.. :thumpdown: