BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe coverage continues with the first videos of the first BMW coupe with four-doors. The 4+1 seat addition to the 6 Series line combines stunning proportions, design and driving dynamics of the 6 Series Coupe with interior room and amenities for up to five passengers.
The 6 Series Gran Coupe goes on sale in the US in June 2012 and will be offered as three distinct models: BMW 640i, 650i and 650i xDrive (the latter two launching in late summer 2012).
US Line-up
BMW 640i – TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder powered
BMW 650i – TwinPower Turbo V-8 powered
BMW 650i xDrive – TwinPower Turbo V-8 powered with all-wheel-drive systems
Engines and Performance
BMW 640i Gran Coupe
- 3.0 liter six-cylinder TwinPower – 225 kW/315 hp at 5,800 to 6,00
- High peak torque of 330 lb-ft, on stream between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm
- 0 to 62 mph (0-100km/h) in 5.4 seconds
- Top speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
- Fuel consumption in the EU test cycle: 7.8 l/100km (30.1 mpg)
- 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission
BMW 650i Gran Coupe
- Upgraded 4.4-liter V-8 engine (N63Tu) that adds BMW’s VALVETRONIC variable valve timing
- 445 hp between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm (a 45 hp increase)
- Peak torque of 480 lb-ft between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm (a 30 lbs-ft increase)
- 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100km/h) in 4.6 seconds
- Gran Coupe 650i xDrive Gran Coupe 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds
- Top speed 155 mph
- Average fuel consumption lies between 8.6 and 8.8 l/100km (26.7-27.3 mpg), (provisional figures according to EU test cycle depending on tire options)
- 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission
For more info, visit our BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe section.
Author: Horatiu Boeriu
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/12/11/videos-c/