BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe launched for Rs 86.40 lakh

New Delhi, Nov 9: Aiming to consolidate its position in the premium luxury car segment, BMW has launched the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, the first four-door coupe in its history, in India. The model competes against the likes of Mercedes CLS-Class and the Porsche Panamera.The diesel run car will be available at an all-India ex-showroom price of Rs 86,40,000 through all BMW dealerships across India as a CBU (Completely Built-Up) unit. The deliveries begin from November 2012 onwards.The 6-Series Gran Coupe 640d is powered by same 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine (2,993cc) from the Coupe version, delivering 313bhp and 630Nm of torque. The car can reach 100 kph from standstill in 5.4 seconds flat and is mated to eight-speed automatic gearbox.On the outside, the new Gran Coupe offers a world class combination of sporting dynamics and stunning aerodynamic design. The 197.1-inch length of the 6 Series Gran Coupe is much closer to that of the standard 7 Series (199.7 inches) with the wheelbase (that's 4.5 inches longer) equal to that of the 5 Series. The new 6-Series Gran Coupe is 197 inches long, 74.6 inches wide, and stands 54.8 inches in height with a 116.8 inches wheelbase. It sits one inch taller than the 6 Series coupe and three inches shorter than the 5 Series sedan. The car's exterior is inspired by the movement of waves which makes it look elegant and opulent. The front fascia is dominated by the large and slightly forward-slanting BMW kidney grille and a V-shaped hood that perfectly integrates with the contours of the kidney, headlight and wide air intakes. The new Gran Coupe comes with Adaptive Xenon headlights as standard, while Adaptive LED Headlights can be chosen as an option.Inside the cabin, there's everything that's best-in-class. The interiors has been crafted with dexterity offering luxurious ambiance and ample space for seating of four adults. Without the spare tire and with the fully folding rear seat, luggage space is a respectable 44.7 cubic feet. The driver and all of his passengers will enjoy individually tailored seats, high-quality materials, and carefully coordinated colors.In terms of ride and handling, the 6 Series Gran Coupé is a car that's great to drive. The reason being the adjustability of its chassis, thanks to a set-up called Drive Performance Control. Console-mounted buttons allows you to control five chassis settings for steering weighting, throttle response, suspension stiffness and gearbox shift points to be set according to your mood.The car will also come with Brake Energy Regeneration, engine Auto Start-Stop, on-demand operation of ancillary components, intelligent lightweight construction, and extensive aerodynamic refinement. In terms of safety, the 6 Series Gran Coupé sits near the top of BMW's range, so it packs in the safety kit. Standard equipment includes electronic stability programme, Isofix attachments in the rear, electronic brake-force distribution, anti-lock brakes and a tyre pressure monitoring system.