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BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

bostonbmwdealers — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:17:47 +0000

Boston BMW Dealers – Herb Chambers

by courtesy New Car Test Drive

As BMW explains it, the original Gran Turismos of the 1950s and ’60s were stylish and luxurious two-seat performance cars with roomy trunks that could handle two people and their luggage for a weekend away. For 2010, BMW is revising that idea with the 5 Series Gran Turismo, a sporty sedan/hatchback that can handle five people and their luggage.

The 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is a precursor to a redesigned 5 Series lineup, both in style and engineering. The design features a more upright version of the signature BMW twin-kidney grille and shapelier flanks thanks to a more pronounced character line running the length of the car from the headlights to the taillights and an indentation along the bottom of the doors, just above the rocker panels. Unlike other 5 Series models, the GT has frameless windows and a coupe-like hatchback body style. The car is based on a version of the 7 Series architecture that will also host the rest of the redesigned 5 Series lineup.

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BMW of Sudbury

Though a version of the 5 Series, the Gran Turismo rides a 120-inch wheelbase, which is seven inches longer than the current 5 and as long as the short version of the larger 7 Series. Visibility is improved thanks to a higher H-point that puts the driver two inches higher than in the 7 Series. The most distinctive feature is the bi-modal trunk, which can open like a trunk lid or like a hatchback.

Inside, the BMW 5 GT will have a standard three-passenger rear bench seat, with an optional two-passenger version that adds a center console. The seat will move forward and back to maximize comfort or rear cargo room. Move the seat fully back and trunk space is 15.5 cubic feet, but leg room becomes limo-like. Move it fully forward and most passengers will still be comfortable but there will be more room for cargo, up to 20.8 cubic feet. A unique bulkhead keeps the passenger compartment sealed from the trunk, reducing rear tire noise.

Fold down the rear seat and the 5 GT offers 60 cubic feet of storage. Due to this utility, BMW calls it the first progressive activity sedan, claiming that it offers the elegance, formality and status of a sedan with the functionality and higher seating position of an SUV or, in BMW parlance, a Sport Activity Vehicle.

Initially, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo will be offered in one V8 model. We’re guessing it’ll be called the BMW 550i Gran Turismo. It will come with the same twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 as offered in the X6, making 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic will be the lone transmission, which BMW claims will offer a 3 percent fuel-economy savings. The 5 Series GT will come with brake energy regeneration, which disconnects the alternator during acceleration and charges it during deceleration, thus offering another 2 percent fuel economy savings.

The 5 GT will offer 7 Series suspension features, namely active roll stabilization and dynamic damping control. Driving Dynamics Control will be standard. It will allow drivers to change throttle mapping, shift points, power steering calibrations and traction control based on driving style and road conditions. Integral active steering will also be offered, as will lane departure warning, active blind spot detection, night vision, a head up display, and a camera system with rear, side and top views. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but BMW says the Gran Turismo will be priced between the 5 Series and 7 Series entry models

The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo will launch overseas in September and come to our shores in November.

Six-cylinder and all-wheel-drive xDrive models will follow.

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BMW of Sudbury

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bostonbmwdealers — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:34:38 +0000

Herb Chambers Dealers – BMW Sudbury Grand Opening

bostonbmwdealers — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:13:39 +0000

Herb Chambers to open new BMW dealership in Sudbury

Chambers Continues to Storm Forward With Expansion Plans

BMW of Sudbury (Foreign Motors West BMW)

SUDBURY – Less than a year ago, Herb Chambers gathered with community and industry leaders as well as employees and friends to officially break ground on a new BMW dealership in Sudbury.

At the time, the economy had started its downward spiral, and many people questioned Chambers’ reasoning. Since then, there have been lots of happenings in the industry with General Motors entering and reemerging from bankruptcy, Chrysler closing thousands of dealerships, and even the government stepping in to help boost sales with the Cash for Clunkers program. But that groundbreaking in Sudbury was Chambers’ fifth of the year, and he hasn’t looked back since.

“We took a long term view when moving forward with our development plans, because our company is here for the long haul and expect to continue to grow our business,” said Herb Chambers. “We want to make sure that we differentiate ourselves from the competition by offering customers the most convenient and comfortable experience in our dealerships.”

On Thursday Sept. 17, Herb Chambers, New England’s largest automotive dealer, is opening the doors to the just completed Herb Chambers BMW of Sudbury. The 70,000 plus square-foot dealership is the third largest dealership of Chambers’ 45 locations, and features the latest in amenities designed to pamper customers.

The six-acre property, conveniently located off Route 20 at 68 Old County Road, offers customers a three lane drive in service reception area with valet attendants, a television lounge featuring plasma TV’s and a fireplace, children’s play area, sales lounges, a coffee bar and café, a seasonal outdoor patio, business center, and plenty of parking.

In June of 2007 Chambers purchased Foreign Motors West. The acquisition included Rolls Royce, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Bentley, and Land Rover brands. At the time of the purchase, Chambers pledged to invest in growing the dealerships and committed to building a larger BMW facility at a new home in Sudbury. The dealership will replace Foreign Motors West BMW located on Route 27 in Natick, which will remain the home of Mercedes Benz of Natick where Chambers has plans for future renovations.

“This is very important for us, and we are very excited about expanding our presence in Sudbury with the addition of this luxury brand,” said Herb Chambers. Chambers also has a Land Rover Sudbury dealership located on Boston Post Road (Route 20).

The new dealership also features a 15-car two story showroom, a 6-car exterior display area featuring a sun-shaded canopy, 40 service bays, 6 reconditioning bays, and an automatic car wash. Because of the vast array of luxury brands, Chambers welcomes trade-ins. Creative financing is available and a huge selection of fine pre-owned vehicles.

The dealership was designed by Regent Associates Inc. of Westborough and constructed by Advantage Construction of Quincy.

In February Chambers opened brand new Porsche and Audi dealerships in Burlington, in March he opened a new truck service and collision center in Braintree, in April he opened a new Infiniti dealership on Route 9 in Westborough, and next month he will complete an expansion of his Mercedes Benz and Smart Center dealerships at Flagship Motorcars of Lynnfield.

“Our continued growth has been a result of the support of our expanding customer base, the dedication of our employees, and the cooperation by town officials in the communities that we operate in,” said Herb Chambers. “We are excited to continue to grow both our company and our customer base moving forward.”

About Herb Chambers Companies

Herb Chambers purchased his first car dealership in 1985 and has grown his company into the largest automobile dealership group in New England. Today, the Herb Chambers Companies are comprised of 45 automotive dealerships throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. For a complete list of dealership locations visit w ww.herbchambers.com.

Herb Chambers Boston BMW

bostonbmwdealers — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:27:18 +0000

Uniquely BMW

Independent. Unmistakable. Unique.

Admittedly, we’re not the typical car company.

What makes BMW unique?

It could all be chalked up to one thing: Our belief that ideas are everything.

As an independent company, we have the freedom to stand by the leading-edge concepts of our engineers and designers, to protect unconventional thinking and let great ideas live on to become ultimate driving machines.

Where Ideas Live.
Great ideas have taken us to places no road ever could.

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While we’re hard at work making hydrogen the fuel of the future, we’re also developing advanced diesels and enhancing our Valvetronic technology.

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