Inside, the typical spirit of BMW is unmistakable. Te cabin is refined and well- appointed with leather upholstery and electrically operated seats. Roominess for rear passenger contentment is considerable and folding rear seatbacks, as well as an auxiliary third seat, are among the design attributes that contribute to the car’s versatility. Te wheelbase is 113 millimetres longer than that of the BMW 6 Series Coupe and accounts for the increased legroom enjoyed by rear passengers. Te boot has a volume of 460 litres, which can be expanded up to 1,265 litres due to the through-loading system and the folding rear seatbacks. Driving dynamics, unforced performance and efficiency are the hallmarks of the TwinPower Turbo engines available for the big BMW. Te 640d I drove delivered impressive shove. Zero to 62 mph comes in just 5.4 seconds, thanks to its six-cylinder power unit. Mated to this lump is a creamy smooth eight-speed Sport automatic transmission and proven BMW EfficientDynamics technology. Te remarkable ratio of driving fulfilment, yet frugal fuel consumption stems from the outstanding competence of the engines and the flawless
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automatic transmission, not to mention the benefits delivered by the motor manufacturer’s EfficientDynamics gadgetry. Safety aids include front airbags, side airbags
integrated into the seatbacks, head airbags for front and rear seats, three-point automatic seatbelts for all seats, belt force limiters and seatbelt tensioners at the front, as well as ISOFIX child seat fasteners at the rear. What’s more, intelligent lightweight construction reduces the vehicle weight, and the doors and bonnet are made of aluminium. Te front side walls consist of thermoplastic material, while the boot lid is made of fibreglass composites. Te wide range of premium standard equipment in the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is startling: the eight-speed Sport automatic transmission, a choice of leather upholstery and trim, electric seat adjustment with memory function for the front seats, automatic air conditioning with 2-zone regulation, Xenon headlights and the BMW radio Professional with hi-fi speaker system. Additional exclusive options can be selected
to give the car a personal touch. Among the highlights in the range of elective equipment
are Adaptive LED Headlights and a Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System. And then, of course, there is always the legendary M Sports package to add in. Optional extras on a BMW look and feel great, but there’s always a downside – they tend to make the total price of the car eye-wateringly high. But, if you are a Bimmer addict, and you have the cash to splash, then this won’t put you off the 6 Series Gran Coupe – it is one of the best four door coupes on the market today.
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe
• Maxspeed: 155mph • 0-62mph: 5.4 secs • Combined mpg:50.4 • Engine: 2993 cc,6 cylinder,24 valve petrol • Max.power (bhp): 313 at 4400 rpm •
Max.torque (lb/ft): 464 at 1500-2500 rpm • CO2:148 g/km • Price: £64,130 on the road
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