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. Creating a New Dimension.
The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo.
(Short Version)
BMW
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5/2009
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Establishing an unprecedented, absolutely innovative car concept, BMW is
setting fascinating new highlights in the upper midrange segment. As the
world’s first model in a brand-new segment, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
combines essential features of a prestige saloon, a modern Sports Activity
Vehicle, and a classic Gran Turismo.
Stylish and elegant in design, this unique four-seater comes with a coupé-like,
stretched and sleek roofline and a two-piece tailgate. The extra-large interior
offers luxurious comfort, a slightly elevated seating position for comfortable
and convenient access as well as superior all-round visibility covering all traffic
conditions, and truly impressive variability.
As its name alone indicates, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is ideally suited for
a truly wonderful travel experience. The luxurious ambience immediately makes
the driver and passengers feel at home, legroom at the rear is the same as in
the BMW 7 Series, headroom is equal to that of the BMW X5. The tilt angle of
the rear-seat backrests, in turn, adjusts individually to the respective, personal
requirements of the passengers. And with the rear seats moving fore-and-aft
up to 100 millimetres or almost 4", together with the backrests tilting forward
completely if required, luggage capacity may be enlarged up to 1,700 litres or
59.5
cu ft.
Engines both powerful and efficient, Dynamic Drive Control featured as stand-
ard, the most advanced suspension technology, and innovative driver assistance
systems, help to ensure a truly unique driving experience.
BMW EfficientDynamics entering a new segment.
The drivetrain technology featured on the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
likewise comes with a wide range of innovations, the benefits provided by
BMW EfficentDynamics now introduced in yet another car segment providing
a uniquely good balance of superior performance and supreme fuel economy.
A further highly significant point is the introduction of a new straight-six power
unit in the BMW 535i Gran Turismo, for the first time combining turbocharger
technology, High Precision Injection, and BMW’s fully variable VALVETRONIC
valve management. Displacing 3.0 litres, the BMW TwinPower Turbo delivers
| Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 530d, BMW 535i, BMW 550i, BMW F07, BMW Gran Turismo, Brochure and Catalogue |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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