The BMW 5 series GT or Gran Tourismo is a high end car that combines the features of many different types at around half the price. At first glance it looks like a cross between an SUV and a station wagon. However it is far from a low powered family car and has the horsepower and performance that you expect from a BMW. It also has the fuel economy and luxury to make it worthy of its name.
The engine included in this beast is an 8 cylinder double overhead cam with a displacement of 4.4 liters. It has a twin turbocharger installed and the engine has 32 valves and variable valve timing. At 5500 RPM it has a peak horsepower of 400. It runs on premium unleaded gasoline and has an 8 speed shiftable automatic transmission.
A shiftable automatic is an automatic transmission that you can shift like a manual without the need of a clutch. The car is a rear wheel drive with a rear limited slip differential and a transmission hill holder. The suspension on this vehicle is a truly a marvel of technology and allows for adjustments to be made from inside the cabin. It has both front and rear stabilizer bars and has 4 wheel independent suspension.
One of the most interesting feats about this car is the night vision enhancement system. This system can see about 1000 feet ahead of the car and images are displayed on the dash panel. This can help drivers avoid collisions on back country roads with animals, people, and other drivers. Another nifty feature is an external temperature display.
Of course the standard tachometer, heads up display, trip computer, clock, low fuel warning, and compass are included. You would expect nothing less from BMW. Standard safety features for BMW are also installed on the 5 series GT. However what's standard for BMW is far superior to regular cars on the market. One of the best features they have are self leveling headlights.
This system auto adjusts the headlights of the car to remain parallel with the road surface. This translates into better visibility while driving at night which is always a good thing. The list of safety features in its entirety is far too large to fit here but suffice to say this vehicle is one of the safest on the road. After this you simply have the icing on the proverbial cake.
First off you have powered and heated mirrors. Everyone who has been through winter weather knows that having a frozen mirror can be extremely annoying. Adaptive cruise control and speed appropriate power steering are also installed. This type of power steering regulates how much aid you are given depending on your speed. This results in a much tighter more responsive handling vehicle.
All in all the BMW 5 series GT is one of the best cars that BMW has produced. Of course no one has ever heard of a bad BMW but as far as quality goes they have outdone themselves. With all the features installed on their current model one has to ask what they could possibly do next revision to top it.
The engine included in this beast is an 8 cylinder double overhead cam with a displacement of 4.4 liters. It has a twin turbocharger installed and the engine has 32 valves and variable valve timing. At 5500 RPM it has a peak horsepower of 400. It runs on premium unleaded gasoline and has an 8 speed shiftable automatic transmission.
A shiftable automatic is an automatic transmission that you can shift like a manual without the need of a clutch. The car is a rear wheel drive with a rear limited slip differential and a transmission hill holder. The suspension on this vehicle is a truly a marvel of technology and allows for adjustments to be made from inside the cabin. It has both front and rear stabilizer bars and has 4 wheel independent suspension.
One of the most interesting feats about this car is the night vision enhancement system. This system can see about 1000 feet ahead of the car and images are displayed on the dash panel. This can help drivers avoid collisions on back country roads with animals, people, and other drivers. Another nifty feature is an external temperature display.
Of course the standard tachometer, heads up display, trip computer, clock, low fuel warning, and compass are included. You would expect nothing less from BMW. Standard safety features for BMW are also installed on the 5 series GT. However what's standard for BMW is far superior to regular cars on the market. One of the best features they have are self leveling headlights.
This system auto adjusts the headlights of the car to remain parallel with the road surface. This translates into better visibility while driving at night which is always a good thing. The list of safety features in its entirety is far too large to fit here but suffice to say this vehicle is one of the safest on the road. After this you simply have the icing on the proverbial cake.
First off you have powered and heated mirrors. Everyone who has been through winter weather knows that having a frozen mirror can be extremely annoying. Adaptive cruise control and speed appropriate power steering are also installed. This type of power steering regulates how much aid you are given depending on your speed. This results in a much tighter more responsive handling vehicle.
All in all the BMW 5 series GT is one of the best cars that BMW has produced. Of course no one has ever heard of a bad BMW but as far as quality goes they have outdone themselves. With all the features installed on their current model one has to ask what they could possibly do next revision to top it.
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