The
ultimate four-door high performance sports coupe from BMW, the all-new M6 Gran
Coupe was launched on April 3, 2014. The company also announced the
commencement of a new BMW Group Training Centre in Gurgaon, Haryana, near New
Delhi. The coupe will be available in a petrol variant at an all India
ex-showroom price of Rs 17,540,000 (Rs 1.75 crore).
The
BMW M6 Gran Coupe is now available at BMW dealerships across India as a
completely built unit. “Seemingly
unstoppable, compellingly sporty, a singular presence—the all-new BMW M6 Gran
Coupe does not follow conventional rules, it sets new standards. What makes the
all-new BMW M6 Gran Coupe particularly
extraordinary is its combination of superior elegance with the comfort and
functionality of a four-door saloon and its prowess as a top-class high-performance
sports car. With its dynamic expression and luxurious appearance, the all-new
BMW M6 Gran Coupe is not just the most attractive coupe, it also provides the
best everyday usability,” said Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India.
Meanwhile,
the new training centre of BMW at Gurgaon is a benchmark amongst the BMW
training centres worldwide. Built on 2.2 acres of land, the centre had the
resources to provide training for all BMW Group brands in the market. It has
been set up at an initial investment of Rs 16 crore. “The training centre will
allow us to provide intensive training in sales, service, parts and business
systems to BMW Group India associates and our retail network to ensure
customers receive best-in-class pre-and-post sales ownership experience,” said
Sahr.
M6 GRAN COUPE
The
M6 Gran Coupe is powered by a 4.5 litre
(4,395cc) engine that develops 560hnp of power @ 6000-7000rpm and a peak torque
of 680Nm @1500-5,750rpm. The engine revs to a maximum of 7,200 rpm. The BMW M6
Gran Coupe sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds on the way to an
electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (305 km if the optional M
Driver’s Package is specified). Fuel consumption would be a tad above 10kmpl.
The
performance characteristics of the car’s engine, its chassis technology,
aerodynamic properties and weight balance – which the carbon fibre-reinforced
plastic (CFRP) roof helps to optimise – are intertwined with hallmark M
precision. The BMW M6 Gran Coupe therefore represents not only a new experience
of luxury in an M car, but also the ultimate expression of the dynamic
potential embedded in the BMW 6 Series, says a company report.
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. 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.
The
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.
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.