2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Review and Picture - The 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe - a new 4-door, 4+1 seat addition to
the 6-Series line - successfully combines the stunning proportions,
design and driving dynamics of the 6-Series Coupe with interior room and amenities for up to five passengers.
Perfect
proportions, precise lines and sleekly contoured surfaces give the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe
the unique ability to satisfy the driver who wants a luxurious and
sporty coupe yet needs a car capable of carrying four adults in comfort
and luxury. The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe will be offered as three
distinct models in the US.
The TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder BMW 640i Gran
Coupe is the initial model and arrives in late June 2012 with an MSRP of
$76,895. Later in the summer, the TwinPower Turbo V-8 BMW 650i Gran
Coupe and the all-wheel drive BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe will join the
range. These models will be priced at $87,395 and $90,395 respectively
(all prices include $895 Handling and Destination).
Sporting a
length of 197 inches (5,007 mm) and wheelbase of 116.8 inches (2,968
mm), the Gran Coupe is 4.4 inches (111 mm) longer than its 2-door coupe
sibling. A significant part of this extra length has been used to
enhance seating comfort for the rear passengers. The BMW 6-Series Gran
Coupe is also 74.6 inches (1,894 mm) wide and stands 54.8 inches (1,392
mm) in height. For comparison purposes, the Gran Coupe is 4.0 inches
(102mm) longer, 1.3 inches (34mm) wider and 2.8 inches (72mm) lower than
the BMW 550i.
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| 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe |
Upgraded TwinPower Turbo 6-Cylinder powers the BMW 640i Gran Coupe.
The
inline 6-cylinder engine (N55HP) in the new BMW 640i Gran Coupe will
impress performance-minded drivers with its effortless power,
exceptionally fast-revving temperament, outstanding refinement and
exceptional fuel efficiency. The N55 has been setting standards from the
start, as the pioneer of a new generation of engines in which BMW
TwinPower Turbo technology with High Precision Direct Injection and
VALVETRONIC variable valve timing plus a twin scroll turbo made its
debut.
Thanks to intensive fine-tuning of the engine, BMW's
engineers have managed to extract additional performance from the engine
while maintaining its exceptional fuel efficiency. With a maximum power
rating of 315 hp (225 kW) at 5,800 to 6,000 rpm, the 3.0-liter
6-cylinder engine reflects the sporty personality of the BMW 640i Gran
Coupe and helps this automobile deliver brilliant performance. The high
peak torque of 330 lb-ft, on stream between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm, ensures
that the power is effortlessly and instantly delivered.
As a
result, the BMW 640i Gran Coupe can show off its prowess with a 0 to 60
mph sprint time of just 5.4 seconds. Top speed is electronically
governed at 155 mph (250 km/h). All this extra performance comes with
exceptional fuel economy and low emission figures. EPA fuel economy
ratings will be available closer to the US on-sale date, however the
estimates should be in line with those of the BMW 535i Sedan which
boasts an impressive 20 mpg city/30 mpg highway/24 mpg combined.
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Design: Athletic elegance, natural sportiness.
The
new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe again heralds the arrival of an
exceptionally sporty and exclusive 4-seater in the premium coupe
segment. The new model's extra length and width over its 2 door model
combine with its low height (2.8 inches lower than a 5-Series)
to produce a strikingly low-set and powerful design. This new
interpretation of the traditional BMW Coupe proportions is embellished
by lines and surfaces inspired by the movement of waves. Flowing lines
and harmonious curves create a feeling of athletic grace which underline
the opulent character and elegant appearance of the four-door BMW.
The
expressive front end is dominated by the large and slightly
forward-slanting BMW kidney grille. The grille emphasizes the car's
sporting pedigree with a broad, flat design, and creates a visual
connection to the engine nestling behind. The kidney grille slats,
angled slightly towards the top, lend additional emphasis to the front
end's "shark nose" character. The contour lines of the hood converge
towards the kidney grille, forming a V-shape which is continued by the
contours of the headlights, kidney and wide air intake to give a
road-focused look.
Powerfully flared wheel arches and the LED
foglamps, placed well to the outside, accentuate the width of the front
end. The lower air intake is split into three sections by model-specific
L-shaped electroplated bars, which pick up the contours of the hood
lines and BMW kidney grille to add extra intensity to the road-focused
stance of the front end.