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New models debuting at Guangzhou auto show
(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-11-25 08:06 Editor's note: Some 720 imported and domestic vehicles are on display at the auto show, with many making their global, Asian or China debuts. China Daily introduces seven new models to our readers: 1. BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
 The imported BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, launched in China during the Guangzhou auto show, comes in two versions: 535i and 550i. The 550i Gran Turismo is equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 twin turbocharged engine, which generates a maximum power of 300kW/5,500-6,400rpm and boasts a peak torque of 600Nm/1,750-4,500rpm. The 530i accelerates from zero to 100 km per hour in only 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km per hour. Its average fuel consumption is 11.2 liters per 100 km. The 530i Gran Turismo is equipped with a 3.0-liter, four-cylinder engine, producing a peak power of 225Kw/5,800rpm. Its maximum torque stands at 400Nm/1,200-5,000rpm. The 5 Series Gran Turismo retails between 886,000 yuan ($129,710) and 1,699,000 yuan. It is 4,998 mm long, 1,901 mm wide and 1,559 mm high. Its wheelbase is 3,070 mm long. 2. Haima Qiubite
 The Qiubite (Chinese for "Cupid") is the first subcompact model from Haima, a home-grown automotive manufacturer. The model will go on sale next month with a price ranging between 55,000 and 65,000 yuan. The model has two engine options: 1.3 liters four-cylinder and 1.5 liters four-cylinder. The 1.5-liter version generates a peak power of 77Kw/6,000rpm and offers top torque of 141Nm/4,000rpm. The 1.3-liter version's peak power and top torque stand at 68Kw/6,000rpm and 124Nm/4,000rpm. Both of the versions are equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The Qiubite is 3,890 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,480 mm high. It has a 2,500-mm wheelbase. (For more biz stories, please visit Industries)
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