Tuesday 4th August 2009

Hamann Reveals Tuned BMW 5-series GT

German tuner unveils tweaked version of BMW's forthcoming 5-series spin-off

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5-series GT: tuned before it's even on sale

Tuners seem to be jumping on new models ever faster these days. Latest to work its tuning 'magic' is German BMW tweaker Hamann, which has released these images of a worked-over 5-series GT - before the car even goes on sale.

Hamann hasn't revealed the extent of its mechanical trickery, but the SUV-estate-hatchback-coupe gets restyled front and rear bumpers and a range of undeniably chunky alloy wheels. Beneath the rims, upgraded brakes are also in evidence.

In standard form, the 5-series GT will be offered with a choice of a 302bhp twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six petrol, a 3.0-litre turbodiesel with a single turbo and 241bhp, or a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 with 401bhp (much more like it).

The 5-series GT is expected to go on sale in the UK this October.

 

[Shorty123]

its like an uglier flattened X6

[kambites]

Shorty123 said:

its like an uglier flattened X6

It is an uglier, flattened X6.

[adycav]

Well, let me be the first to say it:

You cannot polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter.

[[AJ]]

adycav said:

Well, let me be the first to say it:

You cannot polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter.

haha!

I must say, that is one fugly car.

[spirocheter]

Power outputs look on the low side considering this is a tuning company!

My 335d with a remap alone puts out 350bhp and 700NM torque, Come on Hamann!!

[daveco]

BMW are starting to take the piss a bit now. I just cannot comprehend how are car this fugly gets the green light from the people holding the purse strings. I don't think I'd buy any of the current BMW model range, with the possible exception of the 3er coupe.

[Invisible man]

"but the SUV-estate-hatchback-coupe gets"........

taking the piss? definitely

[vandercliewjs]

That is disgusting!

What is it with ugly cars these days... This, Porsche Panamera, Porsche Cayenne, BMW X6, the list goes on. No one can truly say they're good looking but somehow still manage to sell...

[E21_Ross]

vandercliewjs said:

That is disgusting!

What is it with ugly cars these days... This, Porsche Panamera, Porsche Cayenne, BMW X6, the list goes on. No one can truly say they're good looking but somehow still manage to sell...

just about (IMO) the only good looking current BMW is the new Z4. the Porsche 911 seems to divide lots of people, but i like it, and i really like the cayman and boxster. NOT panamera or cayenne styling though! Alfa do some nice cars as do some other manufacturers, but they aren't easy to find these days

[trackdemon]

spirocheter said:

Power outputs look on the low side considering this is a tuning company!

My 335d with a remap alone puts out 350bhp and 700NM torque, Come on Hamann!!

They haven't quoted any engine tuning outputs though?

[timnoyce]

This is really . Come on ref, send off the designer!

[JumpinJack]

I'm usually a fan of some of the Hamann creations, but this.... what the hell is this????

['91Cooper]

Well, at least the front end styling is in keeping with the current swine flu thats going around. Ha ha!

[dvs_dave]

spirocheter said:

Power outputs look on the low side considering this is a tuning company!

My 335d with a remap alone puts out 350bhp and 700NM torque, Come on Hamann!!

Uh oh!

[hungry_hog]

The worst looking BMW I have seen for a while, how do they go from cars like the 635CSi and 850CSi to this? Is it a Bangle effort?

[Lucozade]

do these tuning companies actually make any money? Do they sell products? That is disgusting !

[fastgerman.com]

Rough

Bring out the M1!

[Burnham]

...and people say the Panamera's ugly.

[Beefmeister]

[simple101]

urgghhh.

thats my comment.