Tag: 6-series Gran Coupe

  • AC Schnitzer BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe – Tuning to Perfection

    AC Schnitzer has announced their tuning program for one of the latest BMW models – the four-door coupe 6-Series Gran Coupe. The big car comes with both styling and performance packages.

    The exterior modifications include entire aerodynamics AC Schnitzer package – a new front spoiler, a rear bumper insert and additional chrome trim. There is also a complete high performance brake system behind enormous 19” to 21” Schnitzer wheels. The tuning specialists also fitted the Gran Coupe with a sports exhaust system.

    Lightweight forged alloys and forged racing rims Type VIII BiColor are available in sizes 9J x 21″ and 10J x 21″ with 255/30 R 21 tyres on the front and 295/25 R 21 tyres on the rear.

    The interior boasts a new sport steering wheel, aluminum pedals, an aluminum iDrive knob and velour floor mats with Schnitzer logo.

    There are performance packages for the 640i and the 640d models.

    The mighty petrol is boosted to 360HP (264 kW) from 320HP (235 kW) and the diesel now develops the same amount of power like the petrol engine – 360HP (264 kW), instead of 313HP. This is an increase of 47HP (35 kW) over the factory power.

    Perfectionism is defined as striving for perfection. This is the goal of the experts at AC Schnitzer, and the 6-series Gran Coupé demonstrates that even good things can actually be improved further.

    AC Schnitzer BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe
    AC Schnitzer BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe

    Source: AC Schnitzer

  • 2012 Geneva Motor Show: BMW 6-series Gran Coupe

    BMW has presented the new 6-series Gran Coupe at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The four-door coupe will compete against Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS.

    The engine range includes three power units as the exhibited version is the 640i, which is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0 liter inline-six with 320PS (235 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically limited.

    The price for this toy starts at €79 500.

    The more powerful 650i has the famous twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 with 450PS (330 kW) and 650Nm (479 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – limited.

    The price list starts at €92 600.

    Last is the super-efficient diesel – 640d with a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged engine delivering 313PS (230 kW) and 630Nm (465 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h is the same as the petrol – 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

    The price is slightly more – €83 000.

    BMW 640i Gran Coupe Geneva 2012
    BMW 640i Gran Coupe Geneva 2012

    Source: BMW