The combination of GT Classic, Sedan, and SUV. This is the concept car segment with the latest from the Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW): 5-Series Gran Turismo (GT). Previous media only given 'teaser'. Last week, BMW has officially released the photos the latest 5-Series GT and a little explanation of the concept car that will make a debut at the Geneva Motor Show early March.Without Frame
According to BMW, the 5-Series GT is an adaptation of the PAS (progressive acitvity sedan). Sedan used for day-to-day. The target, in the consumer segment of middle-top. Because of that, the car was taken from the 5-Series family.
Although the 5-Series generation is not yet clear when BMW launched and still save the identity, journalists and observers have estimated the same as the front face of Series 5-GT. For car manufacturers Muenchen origin, the 5-Series GT priority because more will be more attention to the interesting concept that is completely new.
Described this latest concept car is a classic combination of GT, sedan, SUV, and wagon. "Unique design," so says BMW. Lines hoods design adopted this sedan with a four-door coupe without a side order.
Large Dimensions
After viewing the official photo-5 GT Series, the variety of sources, said the latest production, together with the appearance is still in draft stage. If any changes are made, only on the interior. Even later interior, especially the back seat, is provided for 3 passengers. Thus, can be up to 5 passengers. Estimated, the production version will be on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show September.
Dimensions including large car. This can be seen from the length of 4998 mm, width 1901 mm, or when measured with the two outside rearview mirror to be 2207 mm. 1559 mm high and the distance to reach the steering wheel of 3070 mm. Specification, the same as the 5-Series CS that marketed in China. More details, GT is 150 mm longer and 74 mm higher than the 5 series which is currently marketed.
One of the main reasons for the birth BMW 5-Series GT-internal-based studies are still many consumers that Series 5 has not been a sitting position to get fit. They assess, BMW 5-Series sedan is too sporty. Because of that, sitting in a position similar X6.
Engine Options
Series GT-5 machine with a range of options. Among others, 3.0 liter, 6 cylinder with no turbo and 272 PS power, Other, twin turbo engine capable of producing 326 P.
Alternatively, 4.4 liter V8 engine turbocharger that produces 407 PS power. Also planned single turbo 245 PS and the twin turbo version of common rail diesel with 286 PS 3.0 liter capacity.
6-speed manual transmission for the petrol and diesel engines. The latest version of the more developed is the automatic transmission level 8 speed. Other efficient features is Dynamic, the feature start / stop plus' regenerative Braking 'as standard. Added, this is the first BMW to use the product technology thermal-electric generator.
For most standard version, used Suspensi spring, while the most luxurious version, using the air tube (air suspension). Additional column is active adaptive. For this, not only the front wheels can turn, the rear wheels, as is also the latest 7-Series.
Thus, more drivers so happy. The parking so much easier. In addition, also be more secure when turn on high speed.
