Large set of 5-series GT photos (including some great details)

mikecenizal · 07-30-2009, 03:37 AM

This set of photos of the new 5-series GT comes to us courtesy of Checkered Flag BMW. It was found in the very back of a car-carrier and the folks at Checkered Flag BMW convinced the driver to let them have a look at the car.

Lots of excellent little details are shown in these photos. Take a look.

daveI · 07-30-2009, 01:52 PM

second set.

Antinontoxic · 07-30-2009, 02:52 PM

I hate to say this, but I think BMW did it again... I have really started to like it...

It is so strange how almost every BMW design nowadays makes you first feel a bit disappointed but then especially when you see the cars in real life, you start falling in love with them. I think 5 GT is one of the best examples of this.

Jason · 07-30-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Antinontoxic

I hate to say this, but I think BMW did it again... I have really started to like it...

It is so strange how almost every BMW design nowadays makes you first feel a bit disappointed but then especially when you see the cars in real life, you start falling in love with them. I think 5 GT is one of the best examples of this.

I feel the same exact way

Bimmer Nerd · 07-30-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

I feel the same exact way

as much as i hated the first pictures of this car and as much as i flamed for it being the ugliest BMW ever, i think its starting to grow on me also

tpipta · 07-30-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

I feel the same exact way

Make that three of us.

drewpsb · 07-30-2009, 03:16 PM

now just imagine how much better it would look without the silly orange reflector on the side...

is the US DOT ever going to get rid of that SILLY requirement??

BimmerGuyFL · 07-30-2009, 03:25 PM

I noticed in the climate control display the drivers fan speed only seems to have 5 fan levels of intensity but the passaneger side has 9 different levels of fan speed intensity.

Could someone explain the reason for this? it seems very odd.

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 07-30-2009, 03:48 PM

Did anyone else notice that the nav screen seems a bit small? Really small to me in fact. Look at all that wasted space to the right and left of the screen.

Antinontoxic · 07-30-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerGuyFL

I noticed in the climate control display the drivers fan speed only seems to have 5 fan levels of intensity but the passaneger side has 9 different levels of fan speed intensity.

Could someone explain the reason for this? it seems very odd.

Auto mode / manual mode

E90 Skye · 07-30-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tpipta

Make that three of us.

+1 = 4 so far...
hah... how odd... at least it's a lot better than that awful R350 MB rolled out not long ago...
can't wait to actually see it in person to see if i fall for another one of bmw's category inventing autos...

WhoU4 · 07-30-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Antinontoxic

I hate to say this, but I think BMW did it again... I have really started to like it...

It is so strange how almost every BMW design nowadays makes you first feel a bit disappointed but then especially when you see the cars in real life, you start falling in love with them. I think 5 GT is one of the best examples of this.

Ditto...

Boost Gomez · 07-30-2009, 04:14 PM

The 5-Series GT is really growing on me. It looks great in black.

aut0sh0cker · 07-30-2009, 04:15 PM

no place for a spare in the trunk? I'm thinking RFT's...

aside from that, the car looks incredible and I cant wait for the unveiling of the next M5!!

WhoU4 · 07-30-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

no place for a spare in the trunk? I'm thinking RFT's...

aside from that, the car looks incredible and I cant wait for the unveiling of the next M5!!

Remember Bridgestone says the "new" generation of run-flats are supposed to be worlds apart what was used in the past.

Dave

eatrach73 · 07-30-2009, 04:34 PM

this isn't so bad after all. I would purchase it if I have a good size family (12 doz kids ) hahahha

aut0sh0cker · 07-30-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoU4

Remember Bridgestone says the "new" generation of run-flats are supposed to be worlds apart what was used in the past.

Dave

I really do hope that claim is true, but I will believe it when I see it...

MCMLXXXIX · 07-30-2009, 05:47 PM

it looks really jacked up. it looks like an x6 almost. the marketing images def dont make it look like this
its pretty nice, still trying to understand this car but overall its nice. but wtf is the iDrive screen so small!?

jamesr316 · 07-30-2009, 05:57 PM

Pontiac Aztec anybody?

I don't mind the front, but that rear is UGLY!

jamesr316 · 07-30-2009, 05:59 PM

I take it back, its grown on me.

jack1526 · 07-30-2009, 06:19 PM

twin turbo V8, nice liking the car overall

Nikkahtropolis · 07-30-2009, 06:53 PM

amazing. much better than expected.

i'm glad they decided to go the unique route, instead of sticking to a conservative, easy-on-the-eyes design (like Audis).

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mikecenizal too soon junior... Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: cali Posts: 146 iTrader: (4)	Large set of 5-series GT photos (including some great details) This set of photos of the new 5-series GT comes to us courtesy of Checkered Flag BMW. It was found in the very back of a car-carrier and the folks at Checkered Flag BMW convinced the driver to let them have a look at the car. Lots of excellent little details are shown in these photos. Take a look. Attached Images
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daveI Private Drives: Z4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 63 iTrader: (0)	second set. Attached Images

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Antinontoxic Lieutenant Drives: BMW Performance 330d xDrive Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sweden / Finland Posts: 475 iTrader: (0)	I hate to say this, but I think BMW did it again... I have really started to like it... It is so strange how almost every BMW design nowadays makes you first feel a bit disappointed but then especially when you see the cars in real life, you start falling in love with them. I think 5 GT is one of the best examples of this. __________________

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BimmerGuyFL Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 BMW 335i. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 206 iTrader: (0)	I noticed in the climate control display the drivers fan speed only seems to have 5 fan levels of intensity but the passaneger side has 9 different levels of fan speed intensity. Could someone explain the reason for this? it seems very odd. __________________ 2008 E92 BMW 335i Coupe / Atlantic Blue / Grey Leather Interior / Grey Wood trim / Premium Package / Sport Package / Cold Weather package / Steptronic with Steering Wheel Paddle shifters / PDC / iPod Connector.

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1ToBeOn2Wheels Freude am Fahren Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 443 iTrader: (0)	Did anyone else notice that the nav screen seems a bit small? Really small to me in fact. Look at all that wasted space to the right and left of the screen. __________________ -2008 E82 135i Coupé 6MT -2007 Yamaha R6 -2001 E46 M3 Coupé 6MT (Retired)

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drewpsb New Member Drives: black sapphire e46 x2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	now just imagine how much better it would look without the silly orange reflector on the side... is the US DOT ever going to get rid of that SILLY requirement??

07-30-2009, 04:14 PM	#13
Boost Gomez Colonel Drives: C63 AMG / GT-R / ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 2,219 iTrader: (0) View Boost Gomez's Garage	The 5-Series GT is really growing on me. It looks great in black. __________________

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eatrach73 Brigadier General Drives: was E46 ZHP now: MKV JETTA Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 3,721 iTrader: (0)	this isn't so bad after all. I would purchase it if I have a good size family (12 doz kids ) hahahha __________________ If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough-Mario Andretti

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MCMLXXXIX Brigadier General Drives: great white shark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,234 iTrader: (0)	it looks really jacked up. it looks like an x6 almost. the marketing images def dont make it look like this its pretty nice, still trying to understand this car but overall its nice. but wtf is the iDrive screen so small!? __________________

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jamesr316 Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 328i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	Pontiac Aztec anybody? I don't mind the front, but that rear is UGLY!

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jamesr316 Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 328i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	I take it back, its grown on me.

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jack1526 Major Drives: black 335i e90 PRE-LCI Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,431 iTrader: (15) View jack1526's Garage	twin turbo V8, nice liking the car overall __________________

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Nikkahtropolis Automotive Design Whore Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 10,340 iTrader: (0)	amazing. much better than expected. i'm glad they decided to go the unique route, instead of sticking to a conservative, easy-on-the-eyes design (like Audis). __________________ E92 335i: Space Grey/Coral Red/Aluminum Trim: JB\|VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T