BMW M6 GranCoupe shines at Detroit

BMW made its presence felt at the North American International Auto Show with models such as the Z4 and 4-Series Coupe concept, but the actual show stealer was the company’s new M6 GranCoupe.

Looking dynamic and majestic, the model was differentiated by an sleek body kit that included a new front bumper, revised side skirts and a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) diffuser. There is also a CFRP roof, a four-tailpipe exhaust system and 20-inch alloy wheels.

The Interior is almost similar to the standard model but is heavily upgraded with Merino leather seats, an M steering wheel and an Alcantara headliner.

Power is provided by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine that produces 560 HP (412 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. It is hitched to a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission which enables the car to achieve a speed of 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds with the maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or 305 km/h (189 mph). The model is not prudent at all as it averages only 9.9 L/100km (28.5 mpg UK / 23.7 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 232 g/km.

As far pricing is concerned it would cost EUR 128,800 including Vat. Sales are set to begin in may this year followed by the US launch in Summer.

Till then enjoy browsing the pictures.