The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Will Live On - autoevolution
It’s no longer news that BMW is already working on its new 5 Series range, codenamed G30. We’ve seen the first prototypes out testing and we know a thing or two about the chassis as well. However, unlike what a lot of people out there seem to be dreaming of, the 5 Series Gran Turismo (the ugly duckling of the range) will live on. According to German magazine Auto Motor und Sport , this particular model had sales that were far... If you’re interested in the 5 Series GT and want to get one when the new model comes out, you should thank China for BMW’s decision to keep it alive. According to IHS analyst Stephanie Brinley talking to Autoblog , the Gran Turismo was sold in 21,089 units worldwide in 2013 out of which 42 percent went to China. While the analysts are still trying to calculate how many GTs were sold in 2014, we should also tell you that the new model, if it will drop around 200 kg (440 lbs) as it is rumored, will be fitted with 2-liter and 3-liter mills along with... Source: www.autoevolution.com
