BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo 2009

The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo appeared in 2009 as a distinctive body style within the 5 Series range. It belongs to the fifth generation, the E60/E61, which ran from 2003 to 2010, and stands out with a hatchback coupé profile. In the history of the 5 Series, it arrives after the established sedan and Touring body styles, adding a more unusual interpretation to the lineup. BMW used it to broaden the appeal of the 5 Series while keeping the model’s role as a benchmark luxury car.

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History

The BMW 5 Series began in 1972, replacing the New Class. Since then, the range has moved through several generations, including the E12, E28, E34, E39, and E60/E61, followed by the F10/F11/F07/F18, G30/G31/G38, and G60/G61 families. Each generation brought advances in styling, technology, and performance, helping the 5 Series remain one of BMW’s best-known luxury cars.

Within that long history, the 2009 Gran Turismo has a special place. The dossier identifies the Gran Turismo as an important version introduced with the F07 generation in 2009, while the broader 5 Series context remains rooted in the E60/E61 era and its successors. It reflects BMW’s willingness to expand the range with a more unconventional body style while preserving the core identity of the 5 Series. Its hatchback coupé shape clearly separates it from the more traditional sedan and Touring layouts associated with the model family.

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Technical data

8 powertrains recorded for the 5 Series Gran Turismo. Some figures apply to the version as a whole rather than to each engine.

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Criterion
Power	225 kW	66 kW	66 kW	66 kW	84 kW	75 kW	84 kW	84 kW
Torque	400 Nm	142 Nm	140 Nm	140 Nm	165 Nm	135 Nm	165 Nm	162 Nm
Gearbox	Automatique, 8 rapports	Automatique, 3 rapports	Manuelle, 4 rapports	Manuelle, 5 rapports	Automatique, 4 rapports	Manuelle, 5 rapports	Manuelle, 5 rapports	Automatique, 3 rapports
Drivetrain	—	Propulsion	Propulsion	Propulsion	Propulsion	Propulsion	Propulsion	Propulsion
Fuel	—	Essence	Essence	Essence	Essence	Essence	Essence	Essence

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Power: 225 kW
Torque: 400 Nm
Transmission: Automatique, 8 rapports
Fuel: Essence, Diesel

Recorded across the whole version

0-100 km/h: 4.8 - 16 s
Top speed: 24 - 250 km/h
Displacement: 1766 - 4799 cm3
Consumption: 4.5 - 14.7 L/100 km
Dimensions: 4841 x 1847 x 1468 mm
Weight: 167 - 2130 kg

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Production

The Gran Turismo version is identified as having been introduced in 2009. The dossier does not specify markets, production numbers, or assembly locations for this variant. It can nevertheless be placed within the fifth-generation 5 Series timeline, the E60/E61, which ran from 2003 to 2010, with the Gran Turismo appearing as a specific addition during that period.

Evolution

The 5 Series has evolved across generations through changes in design, technology, and driving performance. The dossier specifically notes turbo engines and an 8-speed automatic transmission on the F10/F11/F07/F18 generation, along with improvements in driver assistance and connectivity on the G30/G31/G38 generation. In that broader progression, the 2009 Gran Turismo is best understood as a body-style variation rather than a technical turning point described in the source material.

It mainly shows BMW widening the 5 Series formula into less conventional territory. Its hatchback coupé profile gives it a clear identity within the family while still following the model’s general evolution. As a result, it is identified more by its appearance and layout than by detailed mechanical data in the dossier.

Variants

Among the notable BMW 5 Series derivatives, the dossier mentions the M5 as the high-performance version, the Touring as the wagon, and the Gran Turismo, introduced in 2009 as a hatchback coupé. The Gran Turismo therefore stands out primarily through its body style, which is more unusual than a conventional sedan and different from the more practical Touring format.

Within the 5 Series family, it broadens the range of uses and visual identities without leaving the model’s overall framework. It is aimed at buyers looking for a more original interpretation of the 5 Series. The dossier does not provide version-specific technical details, but its role is clear: it is a distinctive alternative to the best-known body styles in the lineup.

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