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Singapore. BMW Asia today announced the launch of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé, which sets new benchmark in the top-class segment in terms of aesthetics, emotionality and modernity. The third model in the BMW 6 Series line-up also happens to be the first four-door Coupé in the history of the brand.
The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé will be available in two variants, namely; BMW 640i and BMW 650i, which will be retailing at Performance Motors Limited.
In view of the newly launched BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé, Mr Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia said: “The introduction of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé sees BMW broadening the diversity of its model range once again. This particularly handsome addition is a unique combination of sporty driving pleasure, elegant design, exclusive interior ambience and travel comfort. Further, its level of practicality is unmatched by fellow premium four-door Coupés of its class.â€
The design of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé showcases harmonious proportions, distinctive character and strikingly low-slung appearance, combined to achieve the same aesthetically pleasing effect of the BMW 6 Series.
The design: athletic elegance and an exclusive aura.
The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé integrates the prominent looks and dynamics of a Coupé into a fresh new model with a fascinating character all of its own. The hallmark proportions of a BMW are reproduced in an unusually low-slung, sporty package given the car’s four-door construction. And they are defined by a fresh interpretation of the three-box design: a sweeping, powerfully contoured bonnet, a long wheelbase – giving the car an elegantly stretched appearance – and a set-back passenger compartment. In addition, its low height and a roof line that flows in a shallow arc into the rear allow the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé to set a new aesthetic benchmark for four-door cars.
The design of the interior creates a harmonious link between the front seats and the rear, and embodies the perfect combination of elegance and dynamics. The driver-focused cockpit, front passenger area bordered by elegantly sweeping surfaces and generously sized rear compartment combine joy in the car’s dynamic potential with travel comfort amid a stylish and luxurious ambience. The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé comes with 4+1 seats, while a 113-millimetre longer wheelbase than the BMW 6 Series Coupé allows it to offer a noticeable increase in legroom for the rear passengers. Plus, a through-loading facility and folding rear seat backrests give a further boost to practicality and increase boot capacity from 460 litres to 1,265 litres.
More power, more efficiency: V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, including VALVETRONIC.
The top-of-the-line BMW 650i Gran Coupé debuts the latest generation of the 4.4-litre V8 engine with BMW TwinPower technology. Its two turbochargers, which sit in the V between the cylinder banks, and High Precision Direct Petrol Injection are now joined by VALVETRONIC variable valve timing, which optimizes both efficiency and response.
The new technology package increases maximum power to 450hp, which is available between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm, and the maximum torque of 650 Nm between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm. Fuel consumption and emissions performance have been improved as well. The BMW 650i Gran Coupé accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds. Its average fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100 kilometres, with CO2 emissions of 199 grams per kilometer.
Six-cylinder in-line engines plus BMW TwinPower Turbo technology: the ideal combination for petrol engine.
As embodied in the six-in-line petrol engine of the BMW 640i Gran Coupé, the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology again comprises a turbocharging system, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC. Unlike on the V8 engine, however, twin-scroll turbocharging is used. The exhaust gas pulses from each bank of three cylinders are fed through two separate channels to the turbine wheel improves throttle response significantly and the result is a maximum power of 320 hp, at 5,800 to 6,000 rpm, from a displacement of 3.0 litres. Maximum torque of 450 Nm is on tap between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. The BMW 640i Gran Coupé accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. Average fuel consumption is at 7.7 per 100 kilometre, with CO2 emissions of 179 grams per kilometre.
Further, the power is managed by an eight-speed sport automatic transmission. With its extremely fast gear changes this unit is built for sporty driving, comfortable shifting and optimized efficiency. It is operated using the electronic gear selector on the centre console. For manual gear changing, this transmission comes with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts.
Equipment: exclusive features, innovative technology.
As well as the eight-speed sport automatic transmission and Adaptive Drive system (which comes with Dynamic Damper Control and Dynamic Drive), the high-quality and extensive range of standard equipment awaiting BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé customers includes electrically adjustable leather seats (sports seats for BMW 640i and comfort seats for BMW 650i), 4-zone automatic climate control, Adaptive LED headlights, 19-inch light-alloy wheels, the Navigation system Professional with HiFi system Professional, and automatically dimming exterior and rear-view mirrors. The range of cutting-edge driver assistance systems in the standard equipment list also includes BMW Head-Up Display and anti-dazzle High-Beam Assistant.
Other features that come standard include; rear view camera, park distance control, LED fog lights and soft close function for the doors.
The selection of exclusive options allows customers to add their own individual touch. Highlights of the optional equipment range include Integral Active Steering, Active cruise control with Stop and Go function, BMW Night Vision with person recognition and the Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System (standard on 650i). Added to which, a bespoke M Sport package and options from BMW Individual developed exclusively for the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé will be offered from launch.
Production at BMW Plant Dingolfing: quality of the highest order.
The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé will be produced at BMW Plant Dingolfing alongside the BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible, BMW 5 Series and BMW 7 Series Luxury Sedan.
Source: BMW Asia
