Went to a 5GT unveiling this evening...
10-16-2009, 07:33 PM
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My dealer held a big event tonight where they unveiled/previewed the new 5GT and I have to say that it's quite a nice car. As I've said in some earlier threads, I never found it as ugly as others have and in the flesh, it's even nicer looking. 
I'm still leaning toward the F10 when my lease comes up this summer but I will say that the 5GT isn't completely off the list...
I'm still leaning toward the F10 when my lease comes up this summer but I will say that the 5GT isn't completely off the list...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='1034442' date='Oct 16 2009, 11:33 PM
My dealer held a big event tonight where they unveiled/previewed the new 5GT and I have to say that it's quite a nice car. As I've said in some earlier threads, I never found it as ugly as others have and in the flesh, it's even nicer looking.
I'm still leaning toward the F10 when my lease comes up this summer but I will say that the 5GT isn't completely off the list...
I'm still leaning toward the F10 when my lease comes up this summer but I will say that the 5GT isn't completely off the list...
I'm not sure these newer styling exercises make cars that are actually better to drive. Though nice to look at, and it's great to be seen in them, but better to be able to see out of your own car!
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I am going to see the real thing next Wed aswell, cant wait! 
I am sure the F10 will look fine at the end just like the E60 launch back in 2003
I am sure the F10 will look fine at the end just like the E60 launch back in 2003
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Rudy: did they post specs for the different engines/models?
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1034506' date='Oct 17 2009, 05:47 AM
Rudy: did they post specs for the different engines/models?
535iGT
306bhp
400Nm Torque
6.3sec 0-100km
2015kg Weight
550iGT
407bhp
600Nm Torque
5.5sec 0-100km
2135kg Weight
Both have 8 speed gearbox as standard
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='1034526' date='Oct 16 2009, 11:35 PM
Not sure is it same in the US but in HK, they will have two "Twinpower turbo" engines (Single turbo) available:
535iGT
306bhp
400Nm Torque
6.3sec 0-100km
2015kg Weight
550iGT
407bhp
600Nm Torque
5.5sec 0-100km
2135kg Weight
Both have 8 speed gearbox as standard
535iGT
306bhp
400Nm Torque
6.3sec 0-100km
2015kg Weight
550iGT
407bhp
600Nm Torque
5.5sec 0-100km
2135kg Weight
Both have 8 speed gearbox as standard
10-16-2009, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='1034526' date='Oct 17 2009, 01:35 AM
Not sure is it same in the US but in HK, they will have two "Twinpower turbo" engines (Single turbo) available:
535iGT
306bhp
400Nm Torque
6.3sec 0-100km
2015kg Weight
550iGT
407bhp
600Nm Torque
5.5sec 0-100km
2135kg Weight
Both have 8 speed gearbox as standard
535iGT
306bhp
400Nm Torque
6.3sec 0-100km
2015kg Weight
550iGT
407bhp
600Nm Torque
5.5sec 0-100km
2135kg Weight
Both have 8 speed gearbox as standard
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Originally Posted by tooltec' post='1034531' date='Oct 17 2009, 06:42 AM
For the UK there is a choice of 3 engines, a 245hp 530d,a 306hp 535i and a 407hp 550i.All have the new 8-speed automatic as standard.
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1034506' date='Oct 17 2009, 01:47 AM
Rudy: did they post specs for the different engines/models?
