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BMW Gran Turismo 520d aut.
Bailey Pursuit 430-4

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The BMW Gran Turismo 520d aut. with a Bailey Pursuit 430-4 with an actual weight of 1229 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. And also the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (193 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
269
331

Mountains
Risk of snaking
328
239

Weight ratio: 55% (62% of kerbweight) 1229 kg 2215 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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BMW

BMW Gran Turismo 520d aut.
Bailey Pursuit 430-4

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the BMW is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 55%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 62%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 239 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is very good.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

BMW Gran Turismo 520d aut.
2013-2017

Power
184 PS (135 kW)
Torque
380 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Pursuit 430-4

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Sparky reviewed a BMW Gran Turismo 520d aut.:

"I have just used the BMW 520 gt to tow our Abbey down to Kent. I previously had a ford galaxy that I used for the same trip last year and this was good but the BMW was doing 30mpg were the ford did 26mpg. The BMW is auto and it sat at 60 on cruise nearly all the way and was a lot more stable than the front wheel drive galaxy ever was. This car is a dream to tow with. "

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