BMW M6 Gran Coupe officially unveiled

BMW has revealed its latest machine the M6 Gran Coupe officially.

Designed to be the ultimate sports sedan, the M6 has an aggressive body kit with a new front bumper, revised side skirts and a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) rear diffuser. There’s also a CFRP roof, Shadow Line trim, a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Interior changes are limited but the model is nicely equipped with Merino leather seats, an M steering wheel, illuminated sill plates and an Alcantara roof liner. Options include M multifunction seats, GPS navigation and a Bang & Olufsen audio system.

Power is provided by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine that develops 560 HP (412 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission which enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and hit an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or 305 km/h (189 mph) with the optional M Driver’s Package. In terms of efficiency, the model averages 9.9 L/100km (28.5 mpg UK / 23.7 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 232 g/km.

The M6 GranCoupe will go on sale in Germany in May and price starts at €128,800 (including a 19% VAT).

U.S. sales are slated for summer next year, but pricing is not yet confirmed.