Hamann has unveiled several new accessories for the ( 2010 ) NEW HAMANN BMW 5-SERIES GT. In terms of styling, the car features a subtle body kit with front and rear spoilers, revised side skirts, and a new rear apron. Other goodies include 22-inch 'ANNIVERSARY EVO' wheels, an air suspension lowering module (for the 530d, 535i and 550i), and a stainless steel exhaust system.
Inside, the 5-Series GT boasts aluminum pedals and black floor mats with a silver Hamann inscription. Should that fail to impress you, the company also offers individual interior tailoring. Under the hood, the 530d GT is outfitted with a modified ECU. It enables the engine to produce 275 PS (202 kW / 271 hp) and 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 30 PS (22 kW / 30 hp) and 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
In the main, BMW has disclosed that Europe’s gasoline model range will be composed of the 306 horsepower, 3.0-liter 535i Gran Turismo (a derivative of the fabulous dual-turbo inline-six seen in the engine bays of the 1, 3, and 5 Series) and the 550i Gran Turismo, which relies on a stonking dual-turbo 4.4-liter V8 good for 407 horsepower, an engine that promises to be just the thing when you’re running late for your squash court appointment. Finally, there’s the 530d Gran Turismo, which offers a 3.0-liter, 245 horsepower I6 diesel powerplant and a tidy C02 rating of 173 grams per kilometer. Regardless of which engine the buyer chooses, the sole gearbox offering will be the eight-speed automatic gearbox borrowed from the 760i luxury sedan. The cog-happy unit should not only help with overall fuel economy, but it makes any model in the range a sprightly performer, with BMW quoting 0-62 mph times of 6.3 seconds for the 535i GT, 5.5 seconds for the 550i GT, and a thoroughly respectable 6.9 seconds for the 530d GT (which also achieves 43.5 miles per imperial gallon, or around 36 mpg US).