BMW Gran Turismo

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name = BMW Gran Turismo


manufacturer = BMW
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production = 2009-
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predecessor = BMW 8 Series
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class = Full-size luxury car
body_style = 4-door sedan
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The BMW Gran Turismo is BMW's anticipated new flagship modelcite web|title=2010 BMW Gran Turismo - Car News|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/future_cars_2009_and_beyond/2010_bmw_gran_turismo_car_news|work=Car and Driver|publisher=Hachette Filipacchi Médias|date=June 2008|accessdate=2008-07-07] based on the CS [cite web|title=2009 BMW 750i / 750Li / 7-Series – Official Photos and Information - Car News |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/latest_news_reviews/2009_bmw_750i_750li_7_series_official_photos_and_information_car_news|work=Car and Driver|publisher=Hachette Filipacchi Médias|date=July 2008|accessdate=2008-07-07] [cite web|title=BMW Concept CS - Auto Shows|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/auto_shows/2006_shanghai_auto_show_auto_shows/appearing/bmw_concept_cs_auto_shows|work=Car and Driver|publisher=Hachette Filipacchi Médias|date=April 2007|accessdate=2008-07-07] concept car. It will go into production by MY 2010. Its main competitors will be the Aston Martin Rapide, the Maserati Quattroporte, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and the Porsche Panamera. The platform will be based on the upcoming 7-series with a sportier chassis and aluminum components to save some weight. Gerhard Richter, BMW's M division vice-president, is the project lead for the car's development.

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