A third body variant of the
BMW M6 high-performanc e sports car is set to be presented for the first time
as the BMW M6 Gran Coupe joins the existing Coupe and Convertible models in the
line-up. The new member of the M6 family brings together customary M performance
characteristics with extra helpings of luxury and aesthetic appeal. The
high-revving V8 enginewith M TwinPower Turbo technology and 412 kW/560 hp
propels the BMW M6 Gran Coupe from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds. And
the elegantly sporty lines of the four-door Coupe are complemented by bespoke
features, such as the carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof. The greater
interior space of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe allows two rear passengers to enjoy
generous levels of on-board comfort, and there is also a third rear seat for
use on shorter journeys.
Design: the beauty of majestic power delivery.
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.
Prominently flared wheel
arches draw the eye to a track width specific to the BMW M6 Gran Coupe. The
characteristic M gills, aerodynamically optimised exterior mirrors, standard
BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line package and exclusive 20-inch M light-alloy
wheels in double-spoke design underline the car’s distinctive appearance, as
does another M signature – twin exhaust tailpipes positioned on the outer edges
of the rear apron. Also integrated into the rear apron, and charged with the
task of optimising airflow along the car’s underbody, is a diffuser made from
CFRP.
This extremely lightweight,
impressively strong high-tech material is used in the construction of the roof
as well. Here, the visible carbon structure provides an eye-catching feature,
as does a dynamic recess in the centre of the roof. This recess is referenced
stylistically inside the car, the anthracite-coloured Alcantara roof liner
gaining a central section in leather.
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.
Under particularly dynamic
acceleration out of corners, as well as in tricky road and weather conditions,
the Active M Differential at the rear axle distributes the engine’s power
between the individual wheels to maximum traction-enhancing effect. Its electronically
controlled multi-disc limited-slip differential works hand-in-hand with the DSC
(Dynamic Stability Control) system and splits drive between the right and left
rear wheels quickly and precisely according to the situation at hand.
Chassis technology developed to M specification.
The chassis technology of the
BMW M6 Gran Coupe is also geared to harnessing the car’s sporting potential in
the cause of supreme performance. Like the integral rear axle, the
double-wishbone front axle has specific kinematics and components made from
forged aluminium. Chassis mountings using large panels ensure dynamic forces
are passed evenly through to the body. The BMW M6 Gran Coupe comes as standard
with an M-specific version of the Dynamic Damper Control system and hydraulic
variable-ratio rack-and-pinion steering with the M Servotronic function.
As an alternative to the
standard high-performance compound braking system, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe can
also be ordered with M carbon-ceramic brakes. Made from a new type of carbon-fibre
compound ceramic, the discs boast even greater resistance to heat, lower weight
and exceptional resistance to wear.
Arranged around the gearshift
lever on the centre console of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe are the buttons used to
configure all the adjustable powertrain and chassis functions to personal
tastes. The DSC mode,engine performance characteristics, Dynamic Damper Control
mapping,M Servotronic responses and M DCT Drivelogic shift program can be
selected independently of each other. All of which means the driver can put
together a detailed set-up and store those settings on one of the two M Drive
buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
Exclusive and individual: high-quality range of equipment.
The standard equipment fitted
on the BMW M6 Gran Coupe includes 20-inch M light-alloy wheels, leather trim,
heated driver and front passenger seats, automatically dimming rear-view and
exterior mirrors, an alarm system and the BMW Professional radio with hi-fi
loudspeakers. Available as an alternative to the standard 2-zone automatic
climate control is a 4-zone system with a control panel in the rear
compartment. Among the other highlights of the options list are M multifunction
seats, heated rear seats, Comfort Access, a heated steering wheel, the Soft Close
Automatic function for the doors, electrically operated sun blinds, the new
generation of the Professional navigation system and a Bang & Olufsen High
End Surround Sound System.
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.
Source: BMW Press
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