Geoffrey Pellows: BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe

Friday, August 24, 2012

BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe

The most awaited BMW of the time its finally out! As a response to models like the Mercedes CLS-Class and the Porsche Panamera, BMW has launched the 6-Series Gran Coupe - a production version of the Gran Coupe concept unveiled at the beginning of 2010. On the US market, the new 6-Series Gran Coupe will be offered in a 640i version first, but a 650i and a 650i xDrive version will join the line-up later in the summer of 2012.

The new Gran Coupe will be immediately recognized as a 6-Series, but adding a unique combination of top-class sporting dynamics, stunning design, and luxurious touring comfort. However, compared to a standard 6-Series coupe, the new Gran Coupe version was built on a wheelbase that is 4.5 inches longer and its distinctive profile is dominated by its four-door, elegantly stretched roof line.

The 640i - the first to be offered on the US market - is powered by a TwinPower turbo 6-cylinder engine with an output of 315 HP at 5,800 to 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 330 lbs-ft delivered between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. The model will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds and will hit a top speed of 155 mph.

UPDATE 12/12/2011: After making its official debut during the week-end, BMW is now offering an online configurator for the new 6-Series Gran Coupe. This will give you the chance to play a bit with the car’s exterior colors, list of wheels, interior colors, but also to add the options from the M-Sport package. Enjoy!

UPDATE 05/07/2012: Here are 100 new high res images for the 6-Series Grand Coupe, plus a new video showing the car in action. Enjoy!

UPDATE 06/03/12: BMW has released a new commercial for the 6-Series Gran Coupe. Check it out by scrolling along the photo above! Enjoy!

Hit the jump to read more about the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.

BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 7 May 2012 18:00 EST.