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      07-10-2009, 07:11 AM   #5
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There are more 5er's going on to the streets- as we now begin the final testing programme to see how the car performs in every day use.
Although the debut will not be seen for a few months yet. The development programme continues.
The extensive development programme for the new 5er that development prototypes visited some of the best driving roads in the world in the pursuit of the perfect driving car. Millions of miles have been covered by Prototypes and are still in testing especially Hot weather testing and market specific testing. BMW also took an especially progressive approach to the quality programmes within the next 5er making sure everything is as it should be. New levels of interior quality will welcome the new F10 as BMW have brought in quality controls as used within the Rolls-Royce operation to evaluate trim and overall finish in it's latest and upcoming cars.

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When the 5er Gran Turismo Concept Car was introduced many took it upon them that this was the new 5er. So we soon were introduced with the latest Interpretations that when you take into account the 5er Gran Turismo is taller , wider and longer than the new 5er all you got was a BMW 5er GT sedan and it looks all out of proportion ,with the 5er details of what we knew applied to the GT.

Again I use the term Bloodline because the design sculpture evident on the 5er GT will be the Bloodline symbolism on the 5er Sedan and Touring. Although these details remain the same the 5er sedan which is much smaller than the GT will have them stretched out and more in proportion with it's dimensions.

As discussed previously 5er Gran Turismo is seen as an Individual choice and to seperate it as such certain design details differ from the regular 5er models but it keeps the Bloodline intact.
The Grille is shorter because as mentioned from the very beginning the 5er receives a very sporty low roofline to signify it's intentions as the segments best driving and looking sports sedan, and the wider kidney grille illustrates that idea . The overall look is evolutionary what with the slanted headlights carried over from the E60 to complete the aggressive appearence the E60 showcased. The rear of the car again takes it's cues from the Gran Turismo but rakes the rear lamp units for a more sporting dynamic look again defined by the E60 although the 1 piece units have been replaced by a typical L shape.

Exterior wise the car features a lot of choice for the owner especially in wheel choice where the customer can select either designs that signify sport , luxury and indeed design with 3 designs featured on the idea illustrated with the CS Concept's huge design alloys.
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