BMW Announces 6-Series Gran Coupe

BMW is joining the ranks of Audi, Mercedes, and Porsche in the 4-Door Coupe game with the creation of the 6-Series Gran Coupe.
By: Daniel Delmastro
 
Dec. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- BMW has introduced the world to its newest entry via the internet over the weekend.  The 6-Series Gran Coupe is a new 4+1 seat addition to the newly released 6-Series Coupe.  Created in direct response to the Mercedes CLS-Class, Porsche Panamera, and Audi A7, the 6-Series Gran Coupe will finally allow BMW to compete in this very chic and trendy segment.  

Rumored to be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show next month, the 6-Series Gran Coupe will launch in the U.S. in 640i guise at launch.  This will be based on the 640i Coupe which makes 315hp from a 3.0L Turbochraged Inline-6 Cylinder (codenamed N55).  Later will be the addition of the 650i Gran Coupe with a 4.4L Twin-Turbocharged V8 making 400hp.  All-Wheel-Drive will follow as well in the 650i X-Drive.  Expect an ‘M’ version, M6 Gran Coupe, to follow as well.

The 6-Series Gran Coupe will be a quite a big larger than its Coupe counterpart.  Its wheelbase has been stretched 4.5” to accommodate for the extra doors and rear seat space.  Because of this, the overall vehicle length is now 197.0”, making it only slightly larger than the Audi A7, Mercedes CLS, and Porsche Panamera.  All of which are right about 195” in length.

Pricing is unknown at this point but based on its intended competition we can get a pretty good idea.  The closest competitors to the 640i Gran Coupe, the Audi A7 3.0T Quattro and V6 Porsche Panamera, list from $59,250 and $75,200, respectively.  
The 650i will compete against the V8 only CLS550 and Porsche Panamera S which list from $71,300 and $90,300, respectively.  The Audi S7, due out next year, will also see competition here as well.

Based on this, expect the 640i Gran Coupe to start somewhere around $62,000 and the V8 powered 650i to list above $70,000.  Stayed tuned for more details as its official debut draws nearer.

Read more about the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe by visiting http://globaltestdriver.com

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