The impressive functionality offered
by this body format and the high standards of driving comfort and
spaciousness that provide the ideal setting for a relaxing journey
are among the features that defined the character of the new car’s
predecessor – the founder of this vehicle genre. These strengths have
now been further honed in the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, whose
systematic evolution from the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is
particularly evident in the new model’s sporting elegance, highly
advanced equipment features, innovative control and assistance
systems, and a leap forward in dynamism and efficiency.
“The BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo offers a unique combination of
luxurious interior comfort and flexible practicality, packaged within
a truly elegant design. Coupled with the sporty, dynamic driving
characteristics our customers enjoy, this car is an outstanding
vehicle which further enhances the upper end of our BMW model
line-up,” comments Dr Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management
of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and Brand BMW.
The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make its public debut at
Frankfurt’s International Motor Show (IAA) in September 2017. The
market launch will then get underway in November 2017, when there will
initially be a choice of three engines from the BMW Group’s latest
generation of power units. The BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive
system will also be available for two model variants from launch.
Lighter, sportier, more comfortable and more
efficient.
A combination of intelligent lightweight
engineering and increased use of aluminium and high-strength steel
grades for body and chassis components has shaved an average of around
150 kilograms off the weight of the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo
compared to the outgoing model. Together with the considerable
improvement in the car’s aerodynamic properties, the increase in power
and the superior efficiency of the new engines, this endows the car
with sportier performance at the same time as optimising fuel economy.
Depending on the engine variant, the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h
(62 mph) is completed up to 0.7 seconds quicker (BMW 630i Gran
Turismo) than in the equivalent predecessor model, while fuel
consumption and emissions figures in the NEDC test cycle are as much
as 15 per cent lower (BMW 640i Gran Turismo, BMW 630d Gran Turismo).
Handling dynamics and driving comfort in the new BMW 6 Series Gran
Turismo both reap the benefits of the extensive improvements made to
chassis technology. Self-levelling air suspension comes as standard at
the rear axle, while ride comfort especially can be further enhanced
by opting for the Adaptive suspension (featuring front and rear air
suspension plus Dynamic Damper Control). The Executive Drive option,
which is offered in combination with the Integral Active Steering
system and also includes active roll stabilisation, gives the vehicle
a sportier edge. The two-axle air suspension allows the vehicle’s ride
height to be adjusted manually, meaning that ground clearance can be
increased by 20 millimetres at the touch of a button to negotiate dirt
tracks or steep ramps, for example. The vehicle can also be lowered by
10 millimetres – either manually by again pushing a button, or
automatically when SPORT mode is engaged via the Driving Experience
Control switch or the car’s speed exceeds 120 km/h (75 mph). All
optional suspension systems are now available in conjunction with BMW xDrive.
Design: dynamic proportions and elegant, flowing
lines.
An exterior length of 5,091 millimetres (an
increase of 87 millimetres on its predecessor), an unchanged width of
1,902 millimetres and a reduction in height of 21 millimetres (to
1,538 millimetres) give the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo dynamically
stretched proportions. The front end has a distinctive, powerful
appearance, with the lenses of the standard LED headlights extending
all the way to the large BMW kidney grille. BMW’s signature sporting
elegance comes to the fore particularly prominently when the car is
viewed in profile, thanks to familiar features such as the long
bonnet, set-back positioning of the cabin, a wheelbase of
3,070 millimetres, doors with frameless windows, and an elongated
window outline stretching deep into the rear end. The roofline sweeps
down, coupe-style, to merge into a tail section that is now
64 millimetres lower in height. Rear lights with three-dimensional
styling add an eye-catching touch.
The low-slung silhouette also has a beneficial effect on the car’s
aerodynamic properties, combining with active air flap control and
other measures including Air Curtains, Air Breathers and an
automatically extending rear spoiler to lower the drag coefficient
(Cd) from the predecessor’s figure of 0.29 to as little as 0.25.
Ideal blend of driving pleasure, long-distance comfort and
functionality.
The interior has been designed to provide
a driver-focused cockpit and an extremely spacious passenger
compartment. The raised seating position optimises the driver’s
all-round view and, together with the faultlessly ergonomic
arrangement of the controls, helps to create an imperious sense of
driving pleasure. The cabin’s lines, materials and precision
workmanship imbue it with a highly sophisticated, premium feel. The
rear compartment of the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo comprises three
full-size seats offering maximised legroom. Exhaustive optimisation of
the cabin’s packaging sees the new model’s far flatter roofline still
translating into extra headroom, while the restyled rear seat unit and
improved soundproofing make it even more comfortable to travel in. The
electrically-adjustable comfort seats optionally available for the
rear allow the backrest angle to be altered at the push of a button.
The BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo features a one-piece tailgate that
opens and closes electrically as standard. The boot capacity of
610 litres is 110 litres larger than the predecessor model’s. The boot
sill has been lowered by more than five centimetres and is now flush
with the boot floor. The 40 : 20 : 40 split backrest can be released
remotely and folded flat electrically via a button in the boot. All of
which means that maximum load space has increased to 1,800 litres – up
100 litres on the outgoing model. The two-piece luggage compartment
cover has a rigid structure and can be stowed away in a compartment
underneath the boot floor.
New generation of engines, eight-speed Steptronic transmission
as standard, BMW xDrive as an option.
The line-up of
engines available for the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo feature
cutting-edge TwinPower Turbo technology and team up with the
eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard. The 2.0-litre
four-cylinder petrol unit in the new BMW 630i Gran Turismo delivers a
maximum output of 190 kW/258 hp and peak torque of 400 Nm (295 lb-ft).
It propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.3 seconds and
posts combined fuel consumption of 6.6–6.2 litres per 100 kilometres
(42.8–45.6 mpg imp)* and CO2 emissions of 152–142 grams per kilometre*.
Generating an output of 250 kW/340 hp and maximum torque of 450 Nm
(332 lb-ft), the 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine enables
the new BMW 640i Gran Turismo to accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) from
rest in 5.4 seconds, while the new BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo is a
tick faster at 5.3 seconds. The combined fuel consumption of the two
models comes in at 7.4–7.0 litres per 100 kilometres
(38.2–40.4 mpg imp) and 8.2–7.7 litres per 100 kilometres
(34.5–36.7 mpg imp)* respectively, which equates to CO2 figures of
between 169 / 159 grams and 187 / 177 grams per kilometre*.
The 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line diesel engine producing
195 kW/265 hp and peak torque of 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) can likewise be
combined with all-wheel drive as an option. The new BMW
630d Gran Turismo and the new BMW 630d xDrive Gran Turismo race from 0
to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.1 seconds and 6.0 seconds respectively. The
combined fuel consumption and emissions figures are 5.3–4.9 litres per
100 kilometres (53.3–57.7 mpg imp)* and 139–129 grams per kilometre*
for the BMW 630d Gran Turismo and 5.9–5.5 litres per 100 kilometres
(47.9–51.4 mpg imp)* and 154–144 grams per kilometre* for the
BMW 630d xDrive Gran Turismo.
Uniquely versatile control system.
The new BMW 6
Series Gran Turismo is equipped with a display and control system
offering unrivalled versatility for operating vehicle, navigation,
communication and infotainment functions. At the heart of it all is
the iDrive system, complete with the Touch Controller on the centre
console and the Control Display, now in the form of a freestanding
touchscreen. The high-resolution display has a screen diagonal of
10.25 inches, while its tile-style menu layout with animated graphics
in live mode facilitates intuitive operation. The new
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo also offers the convenience of both enhanced
voice control and BMW gesture control. And customers can specify the
new-generation BMW Head-Up Display, too, whose projection area is
70 per cent larger than before.
Assistance systems that smooth the way to automated
driving.
The driver assistance systems fitted in the new
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo make use of the standard stereo camera as
well as optional radar and ultrasonic sensors to monitor the vehicle’s
surroundings. The Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Collision
Mitigation comes as standard, while the list of options includes the
new, improved version of Active Cruise Control with Stop Go
function operational at speeds between 0 and 210 km/h (130 mph). The
Steering and lane control assistant (active in the same speed range)
represents another step along the road to automated driving. It uses
road markings and vehicles driving ahead for orientation and helps the
driver to keep the vehicle in the detected lane. The Lane Departure
and Lane Change Warning systems, Side Collision Warning and the
evasion aid likewise enhance convenience and safety by coming to the
driver’s assistance with corrective steering inputs. The Crossing
traffic warning, Priority warning, Crossroads warning and Wrong-way
warning systems similarly do their bit to avoid potentially hazardous
situations. And the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo can also be ordered with
the Remote Control Parking feature.
BMW Connected: personal mobility assistant, new services.
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo owners can also enjoy the benefits of
BMW Connected, intelligent connectivity enabling this digital personal
mobility assistant to help drivers reach their destination easily and
with minimal stress – and not only when they are in their car. To this
end, calendar entries from a smartphone can be used for route
planning, for instance, the ideal departure time can be calculated on
the basis of real-time traffic data and the navigation destination can
be transferred to the owner’s car. Once inside, drivers are able to
manage calendar, e-mail and contact data via the Microsoft Exchange
function. Their smartphone is integrated wirelessly via Bluetooth and
inductive charging is also possible.
Real Time Traffic Information indicates the presence of tailbacks and
slow-moving traffic, On-Street Parking Information helps to find
available parking spots at the side of the road, and the Remote 3D
View function allows drivers to view live images of their car and its
immediate vicinity on their smartphone.
Model variants from launch:
BMW 630i Gran Turismo:
Four-cylinder petrol
engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 1,998cc,
output: 190 kW/258 hp at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm,
max. torque: 400 Nm
(295 lb-ft) at 1,550 – 4,400 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h
(62 mph)]: 6.3 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption, combined*: 6.6 – 6.2 l/100 km (42.8 – 45.6 mpg
imp),
CO2 emissions, combined*: 152 – 142 g/km.
BMW 640i Gran Turismo / BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo:
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic
transmission.
Capacity: 2,998cc, output: 250 kW/340 hp at
5,500 – 6,500 rpm,
max. torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) at
1,380 – 5,200 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]:
5.4 seconds / 5.3 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) / 250
km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption, combined*: 7.4 – 7.0 l/100 km
(38.2 – 40.4 mpg imp) / 8.2 – 7.7 l/100 km (34.5 – 36.7 mpg
imp),
CO2 emissions, combined*: 169 – 159 g/km / 187 – 177 g/km.
BMW 630d Gran Turismo / BMW 630d xDrive Gran Turismo:
Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic
transmission.
Capacity: 2,993cc, output: 195 kW/265 hp at
4,000 rpm, max. torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 2,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 6.1 seconds /
6.0 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) / 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption, combined*: 5.3 – 4.9 l/100 km (53.3 – 57.7
mpg imp) / 5.9 – 5.5 l/100 km (47.9 – 51.4 mpg imp),
CO2
emissions, combined*: 139 – 129 g/km / 154 – 144 g/km.
* Figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre
format specified. All performance, fuel consumption and emissions
figures are provisional.
Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific
CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new
passenger cars is included in the following guideline: “Leitfaden über
Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer
Personenkraftwagen” (Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and
electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be
obtained from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH
(DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at
http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html.
LeitfadenCO2 (GuidelineCO2) (PDF ‒ 2.7 MB)