BMW has used the Frankfurt Motor Show to officially introduce the highly controversial 5-Series Gran Turismo.

As the video proves, the car is definitely ‘not a looker’ but the GT does have some redeeming values. It offers the same rear legroom as the 7-Series, the same headroom as the X5, and up to 1,700 liters (59.5 cu ft) of luggage capacity.
Described as “a prestige saloon, a modern Sports Activity Vehicle crossed with a classic Gran Turismo”, the new Bimmer blends sedan styling with hatchback practicality.

At launch, three different engines will be offered. These are the 3.0-liter turbo-diesel with 245 hp, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six with 306 hp, and the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with 407 hp. All models will come standard with BMW’s new eight-speed automatic transmission.

[Source: BMW]