BMW 3 Series GT Becomes Official – Mega Gallery
BMW has officially unveiled its 3 Series Gran Turismo model, adding a third body variant to the popular luxury model’s family.
With extra headroom, legroom, and cargo area, the 3-Series Gran Turismo combines the sedan’s drive characteristics with the practicality and versatility of its wagon model. The 3 Series Gran Turismo is 7.87 inches longer than the wagon and is 3.2 inches taller.
At launch, five engines will be available for the 3 Series GT: three gasoline options and a pair of diesel engines. All the engines utilize the German automaker’s TwinPower Turbo technology and performance ranges from 143 hp to 306 hp. The two diesel engines are 2.0-liter offerings and will power the 320d Gran Turismo and 318d Gran Turismo models.
A six-speed manual transmission will be standard on all models, though an eight-speed automatic is available as an option. As with all BMW 3 Series models, it’ll be jam-packed with today’s newest technologies and will be available with several packages. Staying true to BMW’s mantra, buyers can order their 3 Series GTs with the sport Line, luxury Line, or modern Line equipment packages, while the M Sport package will be available from July 2013.
BMW did not announce any pricing for the 3 Series GT.
GALLERY: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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