BMW M6 Gran Coupe Revealed Ahead Of Australian Debut
M666: BMW's triumvirate-of-fear is complete, with the all-new M6 Gran Coupe joining the existing Coupe and Convertible models this week. Set for a European debut in May, the big four-door powerhaus should hit the Australian market sometim
M666: BMW's triumvirate-of-fear is complete, with the all-new M6 Gran Coupe joining the existing Coupe and Convertible models this week.
Set for a European debut in May, the big four-door powerhaus should hit the Australian market sometime in the third quarter of 2013.
As expected, the M6 GC is driven by the same 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 that powers its two-door siblings - and a number of other BMW M cars.
Power is rated at 412kW and torque at 680Nm - the latter, available between 1500 and 5750rpm, marks a 30 percent increase over the old V10.
All that motivational force is sent to the rear wheels through BMW's seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
BMW reckons the M-enhanced Gran Coupe will hit 100km/h in 4.2 seconds, making it a match for the Coupe and Convertible and bettering the M5's 4.4 second run (but who's keeping score).
Top speed is listed at an electronically limited 250km/h, although optioning the M Driver package will unlock a 305km/h limit.
Helping the big sedan get there is an 'Active M' electronically controlled multi-disc limited-slip diff and a Launch Control system, while comfort and efficiency aids include Low Speed Assistance and Auto Stop-Start.
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