BMW M6 Gran Coupe Launched In India

German auto make BMW continued its offensive to recapture market share in India by introducing the all new BMW M6 Gran Coupe that combines classic motor racing heritage and luxurious character. Once the market leader in India, BMW was overtaken by first Audi and then Mercedes Benz, but now the company is ready to bounce back with several new products lined up for launch. BMW Group India official has stated that the M6 Gran Coupe would offer impressive power, outstanding technology and true sensation of motor sports. The M6 Gran Coupe is poised to write a fresh chapter in this success story, fueled by a perfect symbiosis of motorsport DNA and exclusivity.



The unique character of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe is visible from every angle. Even at first sight, the air inlets at the front instantly underscore the car's sporty aspirations. Like every detail of this elegant four-model, they are based on the principle of function first, supplying plenty of fresh air to the powerful engine behind the M kidney grille with chrome-plated double slats. The distinctive crease line begins directly behind the M grill elements. Its runs across powerfully flared wheel arches to the muscular rear section, which provides the frame for characteristic M twin tailpipes. Like the roof, the diffuser is made of the lightweight material carbon. The Pure metal Silver paint finish enhances the appearance of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe even further. This exceptional BMW Individual option captivates the eye of the beholder, enveloping the vehicle's body like liquid metal. The aerodynamically optimized M exterior mirrors have been symbols of the sporty and dynamic design of the M line for decades. Attached to the body by a double-bridge designed base, the underscore the beautiful aesthetics of the car and convey a sense of precision engineering, lending additional character, dynamics and aerodynamic details to the sides. As part of BMW's intelligent lightweight construction, the roof made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic helps to reduce the car's mass, and shifts the car's center of gravity lower. An expression of power, the 20inch M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 433 M round off the character of this sports car.



The M TwinPower Turbo 8-cylinder petrol engine is the crowning glory of the M power units. Its enormous power 560hp and 680Nm is available at all times thanks to the innovative TwinScroll turbocharging concept. The power can be further increased to 600hp with the optional competition package. This is possible due to the combination of high engine speeds, turbocharging and technological highlights such as Valvetronic and High Precision Injection. Full torque goes on stream approximately 1,500rpm charting an impressive output curve of virtually linear power delivery, as well as putting a smile on the drivers face. The M TwinPower Turbo 8-cylinder petrol engine demonstrates that power and efficiency are by no means mutually exclusive with its intelligent BMW EfficientDynamics technologies such as Brake Energy Regeneration. The M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic is an innovative double-clutch transmission specially designed for the BMW M high-revving engines. It comes with traction-optimized automatic gear selection. Launch Control, Low Speed Assistance, as well as the Automatic Start/Stop function. Active M Differential variably distributes the drive torque between the two rear wheels to optimize traction and driving stability during dynamic lane changing or accelerating out of curves, when making curves at high speeds or on roads with uneven surfaces, including on snow, gravel and ice. M Drive allows for the individual configuration of personal driver profiles from comfortable gliding all the way up to sporty and highly responsive set-up for use on the racetrack.



When you open one of the four doors, you are instantly impressed by the door sill finisher with M logo. As you sit down in one of the five perfectly contoured seats, you are captivated by the exclusive atmosphere of the cockpit. One seat in the car which is the most popular seat is that of the driver. With perfect ergonomics, the traditionally driver-orientated cockpit provides the ideal environment for both lengthy trips and fast laps. To enable the driver to keep an eye on everything, the optional full color Head-Up Display projects all key details directly onto the windscreen. Everything in the BMW M6 Gran Coupe is geared towards one thing, the driver. Every switch, every button, everything is precisely where you'd except to find it. After all, response time and control is what counts, both on the race circuit and on the road. Active Protection uses the Attentiveness assistant to monitor the driver for signs of fatigue. In dangerous situations it pretensions the front seat belts, moves the front passenger seat in to an upright position and closes the side windows and sliding glass roof. Every M car meets high standards of passive safety thanks to the use of carefully selected materials and a highly rigid structure. This is combined with a very efficient restraint system designed in accordance with crash tests carried out by respected independent institutions, so passengers can count on the best possible protection.



The BMW M6 Gran Coupe is available at BMW dealerships that are spread across India as a Completely Built-Up Unit(CBU). The new BMW M6 Gran Coupe reinstates the leadership of BMW M GmbH in the high-performance luxury segment. The car is only available in a petrol variant and is priced at ₹1.71Crore which makes the car a little over pricy too, but after all its a powerful M series vehicle by BMW.