BMW has announced the third bodystyle in its 6 Series lineup with the introduction of the 6 Series Gran Coupe. It’s the latest entrant in the fast-growing luxury “four-door coupe” segment, and the first one ever for BMW.
Although no Asian region availability has been announced, three model variants have been named so far.
The 640i uses a 3.0-litre inline-six cyclinder engine with twin-scroll turbocharging technology that produces 320-horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. The 650i, meanwhile, uses a 4.4-litre V8 with two turbochargers, making 450-horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque.
The third powertrain, found under the hood of the 640d diesel, is a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder engine with two-stage turbocharging, creating 313-horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque between 1,500 – 2,500 rpm.
All engines will be mated to BMW’s 8-speed automatic transmission, and the 650i specifically will be available with the automaker’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system. All models will use BMW EfficientDynamics fuel-saving features such as auto start-stop function and ECO PRO mode.
BMW says the Gran Coupe builds on the styling of the current 6 Series coupe and cabriolet, while adding exterior features such as L-shaped electroplated bars between the air intake and foglamps, twin round headlights with three-dimensional light rings, an “elegant take” on the Hofmeister kink, and “Gran Coupe” lettering on the C-pillar. A full-length third brake light is placed above the rear window, and the aluminum doors use frameless side windows. Adaptive LED headlights will be available as an option.
A long wheelbase (113 mm longer than the coupe) and set-back passenger compartment gives a “fresh interpretation” of the three-box design, according to BMW. Much of the extra length and greater wheelbase is for the rear seat passengers, who will get increased leg room.
The interior features a “4+1″ seating setup, with backrests that can be folded in a 60/40 split for a total of 1,265 litres of storage capacity. With the rear seats in the upright position, BMW says the trunk can hold up to three 46-inch golf bags. A through-load system can also fit longer items, such as skis, without having to fold down the rear seats.
Optional features include a Bang & Olufsen surround sound audio system, soft close automatic function for doors, heated steering wheel, four-zone automatic climate control, and heated rear seats. BMW’s iDrive infotainment system comes standard on all 6 Series Gran Coupe models.
An M Sport package will also be available at launch, and will upgrade the vehicle with sporty add-ons such as an M aerodynamics package with bespoke body components for the front end, side skirts and rear apron, exhaust tailpipe in dark chrome, black-painted brake calipers, LED foglamps, a sports exhaust system for the 650i, and 19 or 20-inch light-alloy wheels in M double-spoke design. The interior gets M Alcantara/leather sports seats with blue contrast stitching, an M leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons and gearshift paddles, door sill finishers sporting the M logo and an M driver’s footrest.
Safety features are numerous and include BMW Parking Assistant, Surround View, Collision Warning with braking function (in conjunction with Active Cruise Control), Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, the anti-dazzle High-Beam Assistant, BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition and the BMW Head-Up Display.
The Gran Coupe will be built at BMW’s Dingolfing plant in Germany alongside the 6 Series coupe and cabriolet, 5 Series, and 7 Series.
Courtesy information from autonet.ca
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