BMW 5 Series GT Concept Breaks Cover

BMW 5-Series GT

At a special event in Munich, BMW have unveiled the highly anticipated 5-Series GT, aka PAS. The model is set to have its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show next month and follows in the vein of previous concept vehicles from the Bavarian automaker with a production ready look.

Styling is drawn very strongly from the new 2010 BMW 7-series with its large front grille, headlights and L-shaped tail lights. The coupe-like profile clearly follows in the footsteps of the X6.

An extended wheelbase similar to the 7-Series Long Wheel Base results in an extremely spacious cabin giving rear occupants extra legroom for a more comfortable experience.

Full details along with a mountain of official photos are expected later today, until then enjoy the photos.

[UPDATE] 26 Official low-res images added to mini photo album.

Source: 5post via bmwblog

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Feb 13, 2009 4:22 am By Clinton Deacon

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mortz

Smart tail gate idea.

February 13, 2009 10:25 am

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lucifa

Just putting this out there, but I reckon that looks great. Would look much better with the flared front spoiler off the M5/5 Series Sport, though. And the tailgate thing is just a gimmick, and not a particularly smart one in my opinion - they're basically admitting the main lid is too awkward and heavy. Would be useful in a tight car park, though.

February 13, 2009 10:37 am

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NauAudiS4

This project had a lot of potential, but I think BMW missed the mark. The front end looks a lot like a pigs nose, and bloated from many angles. IMHO, Audi is the closest in this segment to having an amazing car with the A7 Concept. Can't wait for the new Mercedes CLS to break cover, too. At best, this car is bloated and slightly awkward.

February 13, 2009 10:40 am

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greenacre

interior is nice

February 13, 2009 10:57 am

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MTC

BMW are still designing ugly cars

February 13, 2009 11:03 am

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KayGeeOh

Hold up, didnt Porsche get flamed for the Panamera for a similar design philosophy? But i suppose with this car seemingly looking bigger, it can pull of the wierd tailgate thing. I do love the more vertical side pporfile of the nose though. There's something about it...

February 13, 2009 11:09 am

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Skylab

where are the official press photos???

February 13, 2009 11:31 am

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mortz

There was only one photo that looked like the panamera. The tailgate would be heavy and it doesn't really give the boot area any more space

February 13, 2009 11:33 am

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Skylab

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-concept-5-gran-turismo-in-genf-2009_846402.html here are the first official photos!!!

February 13, 2009 11:38 am

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BMWPrince

Yeah, but taht colour of the boot lining and interior dash is terrible - hope it's just in the concept

February 13, 2009 12:04 pm

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BabyMilo

I like all of it, i think it looks great even though it is just a hatch back. It is all pretty BMW which i like. Keep up the good work. I like this more than the X6 but i still think that the X6 is pretty cool aswell.

February 13, 2009 1:12 pm

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bpab.ua

front ugly :( interior - chipper version of 7's

February 13, 2009 1:12 pm

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automobile007

I like this, but can't help thinking about its position in the BMW range against the X6. This looks fairly similar, is smaller (so likely more efficient), and cheaper too. Maybe this is what the X6 should have been! I think i'll be trading in my X6 when this is released!

February 13, 2009 1:21 pm

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catchmyshadow

not as ugly as the X6 but still kind of ugly and most important: useless

February 13, 2009 2:58 pm

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alessandro

Nice. A Laguna for well-offs.

February 13, 2009 3:11 pm

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Mike.F1

I despise anything BMW... every single new design is absolutely awful, ugly, horrible It just keeps getting worse... jeez... can't wait for the BMW "5-Series GT PAS-M"... because we all need another 500hp crossover

February 13, 2009 3:38 pm

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norther

how ugly can a bmw get? i think their designers live in a world of their own..for some years now. just look at bmw's cars. and now they are not only ugly, but useless too. come on, a gt sedan, wanna be R-class mercedes, mixed with a bit of cls and a7... what? it's like in that episode in southpark with man-bear-pig; half man, half bear, half pig. no wait, it's half bear, half man, half pig. no, i think it's half pig, half man, half bear. or maybe it's just stupid. for sure that's not a car.

February 13, 2009 3:42 pm

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