Its extra interior space allows two rear passengers to enjoy generous
levels of long-distance comfort, while the rear compartment of the BMW
M6 Gran Coupe also offers a third rear seat suitable for use over
shorter journeys.
Hallmark M design
features influenced directly by technical considerations – such as
cooling air requirements, chassis geometry, weight balance and
aerodynamics – open a clear window into the performance capability of
the BMW M6 Gran Coupe. The front of the car is dominated by its large
air intakes, standard Adaptive LED Headlights and an M kidney grille
designed especially for this model. From the side, the first four-door
Coupe in the BMW M GmbH ranks is clearly distinguishable from the BMW M6
Coupe thanks to its rear doors and 113-millimetre longer wheelbase. The
low roofline flowing smoothly into the rear, the swage line – which
takes in the door openers – and side windows extending well into the
C-pillars accentuate the dynamically stretched silhouette.
Emulating the
harmonious blend of athletic prowess and elegance embodied by the
exterior design, the distinctively M cockpit fuses sports car style with
generous levels of space and a luxurious ambience. The driver and front
passenger can look forward to M sports seats with integral belt guides.
And the BMW M6 Gran Coupe’s standard specification also includes Merino
leather upholstery with extended features. The rear compartment offers
two or three seats, the backrests of which can split and fold down in a
ratio of 40 : 60 to increase boot capacity from 460 to as much as 1,265
litres.
V8 engine with M
TwinPower Turbo technology, seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission
with Drivelogic, Active M Differential.
The powertrain
technology under the skin of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe guarantees the
performance characteristics for which M Automobiles are renowned. The V8
engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology produces 412 kW/560 hp. Its
technical wizardry includes a pair of twin-scroll turbochargers, a
cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection,
VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and Double-Vanos continuously variable
camshaft control. The 4,395 cc unit keeps peak torque of 680 Newton
metres (502 lb-ft) on tap between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm, while maximum
output is developed between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm. The engine revs to a
maximum of 7,200 rpm. The BMW M6 Gran Coupe sprints from
0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds on the way to an electronically
governed top speed of 250 km/h/155 mph (305 km/h/189 mph if the optional
M Driver’s Package is specified). Average fuel consumption in the EU
test cycle stands at 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres (28.5 mpg imp) and
CO2 emissions are 232 grams per kilometre.
Taking care of power transfer is a seven-speed M Double Clutch
Transmission with Drivelogic. The transmission’s electronic management
system ensures the right gear is selected for optimum traction. It also
offers the driver a Launch Control function for maximum acceleration,
Low Speed Assistance for extra comfort and the Auto Start-Stop function
to enhance efficiency.
The BMW M6 Gran Coupe
also comes with a variety of BMW ConnectedDrive features, such as an
M-specific BMW Head-Up Display, Park Distance Control, a rear-view
camera, High Beam Assistant, Speed Limit Info, Lane Change Warning, Lane
Departure Warning, Surround View and BMW Night Vision with pedestrian
recognition. Customers can also integrate their Apple iPhone or other
smartphones into the car and make use of internet-based services while
on board.
Photo: BMW
(19.04.2013)
