The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (also referred to as "5 Series GT") models are the 5-door fastback versions of the F10 5 Series model range and use the model code F07. The F07 uses the F10 platform and shares many components with the other 5 Series models. It was released in 2009.
Engine choices were turbocharged straight-6 petrol, straight-6 diesel and V8 petrol. At launch, all models were rear-wheel drive ("sDrive"), with all-wheel drive ("xDrive") models being added in 2010.
For the following G30 generation, the Gran Turismo models were moved to the 6 Series model range and renamed the G32 6 Series Gran Turismo.
Video BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
Development and launch
On 30 January 2009, BMW released a video called "BMW Concept: Scribble Video", which outlined the thought process behind the design of the upcoming 5 Series GT.
The 5 Series GT was introduced as the BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The rear seats on the concept version are two folding bucket seats separated by a center console, whereas the production model has three rear seats (although an option called "executive class seating" reverts to two rear seats). The concept version has 21-inch wheels and a paint colour called "Fluid Cuprite".
The production version of the 5 Series GT was unveiled at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany in Frankfurt and sales began in the fourth quarter of 2009. In most countries the 5 Series GT was sold alongside previous generation E60/E61 5 Series sedan and wagon/estate models, therefore the 5 Series GT was the first model released of the F07/F10/F11 5 Series generation. In the United States, the 5 Series wagon models were discontinued after 2010, therefore the 5 Series GT is considered a replacement for the E61 wagon.
Maps BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
Body
The 5 Series GT uses the platform from the F01 7 Series, resulting in a wheelbase of 120.7 in (3,066 mm), a front track width of 63.4 in (1,610 mm) and a rear track width of 65.1 in (1,654 mm). When combined with the raised roofline, this results in more passenger and luggage space than the E61 5 Series wagon/estate and similar headroom to the E70 X5 and F01 7 Series. The cargo capacity is 439 L (15.5 cu ft) with the seats raised, or (1,801 L (63.6 cu ft) with the rear seats flat and the partition stowed.
The 5 Series GT has a coupe-like roofline, taller proportions than traditional fastback sedans and has been described as a "7 Series hatchback". The 5 Series GT shares several design cues with that of the F01 7 Series, such as the design of the tail-lights.
The tailgate has a unique two-way opening mechanism, which may be opened in a traditional car-like fashion, or the entire hatch may be open in a traditional SUV fashion for larger objects. The 5 Series GT features frameless doors, which is a first for a four-door BMW model.
With a kerb weight of 4,938 lb (2,240 kg) for the 2010 550i GT model, the 5 Series Gran Turismo is 400 lb (181 kg) heavier than the 2009 750i (which uses the same N63 4.4 L biturbo V8 engine).
Equipment
The equipment available on the 5 Series GT includes:
- Regenerative braking
- Flaps which automatically close the radiator air intakes to reduce aerodynamic drag
- Driving mode selector (which is called "Dynamic Drive Control" and adjusts the suspension, steering, electronic stability control and throttle response according to the driving mode- Comfort, Normal, Sport and Sport+),
- LED daytime driving lights,
- Four-zone automatic air conditioning
- An 80 GB hard disc for navigation data and music collection
- Head-Up Display
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Electrically retractable trailer hook
- Radar cruise control which can completely stop the car and accelerate from a standstill ("Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go")
- Blind spot monitoring
- Lane departure warning system
- Night vision
- Rear-wheel steering (called "Integral Active Steering")
- Side-facing cameras in the front bumper ("Sideview")
- A virtual overhead graphic of the car- created from combining the camera images- to assist with parking ("Topview")
- Speed limit display, which uses a camera to recognise street signs and display the speed limit on the speedometer and head-up display.
- LED headlights
Transmissions
All models use an 8-speed automatic transmission with a manual control ("Steptronic") mode.
Models
Sales of all-wheel drive ("xDrive") models began with the 530d xDrive and 550i xDrive in June 2010, followed by 535d xDrive and 535i xDrive in September 2010.
Petrol engines
Diesel engines
Model year changes
2012 facelift
The F07 facelift (also known as LCI) models began production in July 2013 for the 2014 model year. Changes include:
- Styling changes to front bumper and grille
- LED directional headlights (Adaptive Headlights) and revised tail-lights
- Revised tailgate and increase in luggage capacity by 60 L (2.1 cu ft)
- Updated iDrive system
Production
The 5 Series GT was produced in the Dingolfing factory.
In the United States, 2,848 units were sold in 2010.
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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