The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make its public debut at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show (IAA) in September 2017.
There will initially be a choice of three engines, while the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system will also be available for two model variants from launch.
The line-up of engines feature cutting-edge TwinPower Turbo technology and team up with the eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard.
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol unit in the new BMW 630i Gran Turismo delivers 258hp and peak torque of 400Nm, while the 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the 640i Gran Turismo generates 340hp and maximum torque of 450Nm.
Meawhile, the 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line diesel engine produces 265hp and peak torque of 620Nm, and can be combined with all-wheel drive as an option.
The new BMW 630d Gran Turismo and the new BMW 630d xDrive Gran Turismo race from 0 to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds and 6.0 seconds respectively.
A combination of intelligent lightweight engineering and increased use of aluminium and high-strength steel grades for body and chassis components has shaved an average of around 150kg off the weight of the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo compared to the outgoing model.
Self-levelling air suspension comes as standard at the rear axle, while ride comfort especially can be further enhanced by opting for the Adaptive suspension (featuring front and rear air suspension plus Dynamic Damper Control).
The Executive Drive option, which is offered in combination with the Integral Active Steering system and also includes active roll stabilisation, gives the vehicle a sportier edge.
The two-axle air suspension allows the vehicle’s ride height to be adjusted manually, meaning that ground clearance can be increased by 20 millimetres at the touch of a button to negotiate dirt tracks or steep ramps, for example.
The vehicle can also be lowered by 10 millimetres – either manually by again pushing a button, or automatically when SPORT mode is engaged via the Driving Experience Control switch or the car’s speed exceeds 120 km/h.
An exterior length of 5,091 millimetres (an increase of 87 millimetres on its predecessor), an unchanged width of 1,902 millimetres and a reduction in height of 21 millimetres (to 1,538 millimetres) give the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo dynamically stretched proportions.
The BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo features a one-piece tailgate that opens and closes electrically as standard.
The boot capacity of 610 litres is 110 litres larger than the predecessor model’s.
The boot sill has been lowered by more than five centimetres and is now flush with the boot floor.
The 40 : 20 : 40 split backrest can be released remotely and folded flat electrically via a button in the boot.
All of which means that maximum load space has increased to 1,800 litres – up 100 litres on the outgoing model.
Driver assistance systems fitted in the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo make use of the standard stereo camera as well as optional radar and ultrasonic sensors to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings.
The Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation comes as standard, while the list of options includes the new, improved version of Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function operational at speeds between 0 and 210 km/h.
