BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
| BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Also called | BMW 5 Series GT |
| Production | 2009– |
| Assembly | Dingolfing, Germany |
| Designer | Christopher Weil (2006) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury car/executive car |
| Body style | 5-door Fastback |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related |
BMW 5 Series (F10) BMW 7 Series (F01) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0 L I6 300 hp/300lb-ft 4.4 L V8 400hp/450lb-ft 3.0 L I6 Diesel 265 hp/425lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm (120.9 in) |
| Length | 4,998 mm (196.8 in) |
| Width | 1,901 mm (74.8 in) |
| Height | 1,559 mm (61.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,990 kg (4,387.2 lb) - 2,215 kg (4,883.2 lb) |
The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (also referred to as the BMW 5 Series GT) is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV from BMW.
The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo of 2009 is a concept car designed by Christopher Weil. It is the first production rendition for BMW's Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) series of cars and based on the F07 platform. The 5 GT serves as a combination of a sport sedan, an SUV, and a Gran Turismo. The concept was equipped with individual rear seats separated by the center console, whereas the production model has 5 seats. There is an optional extra which includes "executive class seating" eliminating the 5th seat.
The design is similar in length to the 7 Series, has a height and trunk space that is slightly larger than the 5 Series (E61) wagon, and headroom comparable to the BMW X5. The vehicle has a coupe-like roofline, elevated seating, and a unique "bi-modal" trunk which operates like a sedan or a traditional SUV. For the first time on a 4-door BMW, the 5 Series GT features frameless doors. The headlights contain the new LED Corona rings slanted at an angle and extending into the fenders. The concept is showcased with 21-inch wheels and a new liquid metal styled paintwork called Fluid Cuprite, made specifically for the concept.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo launched as a 2010 model during the fourth quarter of 2009, with a price ranging from $57,500 to $99,170 in United States. The 5 Series GT was sold alongside the E60 BMW 5 Series sedan and wagon (which was in its last production year) for the 2010 model year, and then continued to be sold with the all-new F10 BMW 5 Series sedan. BMW stopped exporting the 5 Series wagon to the United States after 2010 due to its unpopularity there, so the GT is considered a replacement.
550i xDrive Gran Turismo was unveiled in Auto China Beijing 2010.
Sales of 530d xDrive and 550i xDrive began in June 2010, followed by 535d xDrive and 535i xDrive in September 2010.
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