BMW is recalling over 6,000 units of the 2010 to 2011 model year 5-Series Gran Turismo due to a glitch in the vehicle’s fuel-storage and gauge. “The vehicle’s fuel-level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedges against the tank,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement. “If this occurs, the fuel [...]
BMW executives admit they were wrong with the model mix on the new 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, which has been bringing in some sluggish sales figures. As of right now, BMW is only selling the 2011 550i Gran Turismo with rear-wheel-drive and its 4.4L twin-turbo V8. “The V8 was probably not the right car [...]
HAMANN has released its tuning package for the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, which features upgrades to the body, powertrain and driving dynamics. The HAMANN 5-Series Gran Turismo features subtle body kit upgrades with a new front and rear spoiler, revised side skirts and a new rear apron. It also gets 22-inch HAMANN ANNIVERSARY EVO wheels, [...]
Seems likes Toyota isn’t the only one having recall issues. The 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo and the 2009-2010 BMW 7-Series are both being recalled by the German automaker, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It’s nothing as serious as Toyota’s pedal and brake issues so don’t get scared if you own either [...]
Key Competitors: Acura ZDX, Infiniti FX, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Audi Q5. Power: 4.4L V8 – 400-hp / 450 lb-ft. Transmission: 8-speed automatic. Performance: 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds; Top speed of 130 mph. Availability: Spring 2010. Pricing: $64,725. BMW today showed the only variant of the 2010 5-Series Gran Turismo that will join its lineup in [...]
