Engineering:BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2009–2017
Assembly	Dingolfing, Germany
Designer	Christopher Weil
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door fastback
Layout	FR layout, F4 layout (xDrive)
Related	BMW 5 Series (F10) BMW 7 Series (F01)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 3.0 L N55 turbo I6 4.4 L N63 turbo V8 Diesel: 2.0 L N47 turbo 3.0 L N57 turbo I6
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)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	1,990 kg (4,387.2 lb) - 2,215 kg (4,883.2 lb)
Chronology
Successor	BMW 6 Series (G32)

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.

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.

Body

530d GT- rear (Germany)

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

Model	Years	Engine	Power	Torque	Accel.	Top speed
535i	2009–2017	N55B30 I6 turbo	225 kW (302 bhp) @5800 rpm	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) @ 1200–5000 rpm	6.3	250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)
535i xDrive	2010–2017	N55B30 I6 turbo	225 kW (302 bhp) @5800 rpm	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) @ 1200–5000 rpm	6.3	250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)
550i	2009–2012	N63B44 V8 turbo	300 kW (402 bhp) @ 5500–6400 rpm	600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) @ 1750–4500 rpm	5.1	250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)
550i xDrive	2010–2012	N63B44 V8 turbo	300 kW (402 bhp) @ 5500–6400 rpm	600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) @ 1750–4500 rpm	5.1	250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)
550i	2012–2017	N63B44 V8 turbo	331 kW (444 bhp) @ 5500 rpm	650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) @ 2000–4500 rpm	5.0	250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)
550i xDrive	2012–2017	N63B44 V8 turbo	331 kW (444 bhp) @ 5500 rpm	650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) @ 2000–4500 rpm	4.8	250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)

Diesel engines

Model	Years	Engine	Power	Torque	Accel.	Top speed
520d	2012–2017	N47D20 I4 turbo	135 kW (181 bhp) @ 4000 rpm	380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 rpm	8.9	213 km/h (132 mph)
530d	2009–2012	N57D30 I6 turbo	180 kW (241 hp) @ 4000 rpm	540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) @ 1750–3000 rpm	6.9	240 km/h (149 mph)
530d	2012–2017	N57D30 I6 turbo	190 kW (255 hp) @ 4000 rpm	560 N⋅m (413 lb⋅ft) @ 1500 rpm	6.2	245 km/h (152 mph)
530d xDrive	2010–2012	N57D30 I6 turbo	180 kW (241 hp) @ 4000 rpm	540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) @ 1750–3000 rpm	6.9	235 km/h (146 mph)
530d xDrive	2012–2017	N57D30 I6 turbo	190 kW (255 hp) @ 4000 rpm	560 N⋅m (413 lb⋅ft) @ 1500 rpm	6.2	242 km/h (150 mph)
535d	2010–2012	N57D30 I6 turbo	225 kW (302 hp) @ 4400 rpm	600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) @ 1500–2500 rpm	6.1	250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)
535d	2012–2017	N57D30 I6 turbo	230 kW (308 hp) @ 4300 rpm	630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) @ 1500 rpm	5.7	250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)
535d xDrive	2010–2012	N57D30 I6 turbo	225 kW (302 hp) @ 4400 rpm	600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) @ 1500–2500 rpm	6.0	250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)
535d xDrive	2012–2017	N57D30 I6 turbo	230 kW (308 hp) @ 4300 rpm	630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) @ 1500 rpm	5.6	250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)

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.