BMW Planning 3 Series Gran Turismo for 2011

[administrator]

BMW will build a Gran Turismo version of the 3 Series, to follow the introduction of the 5 Series GT model. Offered as a high-performance 335i model at first with BMW’s 300hp, twin-turbocharged inline-six, the 3 Series GT will fill an odd space between the 3 Series sedan, Wagon, X3 SUV and X1.

Much like the 5 Series GT, it will feature a dual-stage hatchback, allowing owners access to either a small trunk area or to a much larger space as the rear glass hatch opens up. Cargo room should be close to that offered in the 3 Series wagon.

Both a four-seat and five-seat model are expected, as is a diesel variant. So far no M version is planned.

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[drz]

So many freakin' models in the lineup man. Isn't that what killed GM?

I remember when I hadn't even though about buying a BMW, and the only thing I knew about them I liked -- the lineup used to be so straightforward: 3, 5, 7, with a dash of 6, 8, z.

[denyo77]

plus one
designers today are horrible.
they claim that they can only get more customers by producing crossovers
back in the days, tho, it was enough to design a normal car beautifully and it would sell like fresh bread