New BMW 6 Series Coupe

BMW TwinPower Turbo technology provides for both sporty power development and exceptional efficiency of the engines available at market introduction. The high-performance V8 power unit in the BMW 650i Coupe produces 300 kW/407 hp. The six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW 640i Coupe develops 235 kW/320 hp. The BMW 640d Coupe is powered by a new six-cylinder in-line diesel engine delivering 230 kW/313 hp. All of these engines are combined with an eight-speed Sport automatic transmission as standard equipment. Also part of the standard equipment is an extensive range of BMW EfficientDynamics measures, including the Auto Start-Stop function and ECO PRO mode (in the BMW 640i Coupe and BMW 640d Coupe). For the first time in the BMW 6 Series, the BMW 650i Coupe can also be equipped with BMW xDrive, the intelligent four-wheel drive system.

The new BMW 6 Series Coupe strikes an ideal balance between dynamic handling and ride comfort thanks to its newly developed chassis. Its standard Electric Power Steering is as unique in this segment, as is the optional Integral Active Steering. Optional features include Dynamic Damper Control and the Adaptive Drive system, complete with roll stabilisation. Driving Experience Control for individual vehicle tuning is included as standard equipment.

Adaptive LED Headlights are offered as an option for the new BMW 6 Series Coupe. Unique in this segment are the driver assistance systems and the mobility services associated with BMW ConnectedDrive. They include the new generation of BMW Head-Up Displays which present comprehensive, full colour spectrum graphics. The Control Display for the standard BMW iDrive control system is implemented as a free standing, fixed position flatscreen. The optional Bang & Olufsen high-end surround sound system produces exceptionally pleasurable tone quality.

The design: commanding presence and athletic elegance.

Its unmistakable design language gives the new BMW 6 Series Coupe an aura of athletic elegance. The characteristic proportions of a BMW coupe are evident from the long, sweeping bonnet, short front overhang, the set-back passenger compartment and the elegantly flowing transition from roof to boot lid. In comparison to its predecessor, it exhibits a 74 mm increase in body length (at 4,894 mm overall length) and a 75 mm longer wheelbase (2,855 mm wheelbase length). The car's width has grown by 39 mm and height decreased by 5 mm to achieve a powerful, sporty stance. The car's dynamic and sovereign handling behaviour is evident at first glance. In the same way water is parted by an object in flowing water, the car's lines flow from both sides of the BMW emblem on the bonnet to the sides of its body.

The expressive front end is dominated by the large, slightly forward-slanted, BMW kidney grille. The bonnet's contours flow to the front toward the kidney grille. The V shape thus created is set forth by the contours of the headlights, kidney and the wide air intake such that a road-focused appearance is achieved.

High-visibility innovation: Adaptive LED Headlights.

The new BMW 6 Series Coupe is equipped with bi-xenon headlights as standard. An accentuating trim element cuts across the top of the twin round headlights. This creates the characteristic concentrated look, which, in combination with the optional Adaptive LED Headlights, represents a fresh take on this established feature. The Adaptive LED Headlights have three-dimensional LED light rings that function as parking lights and daytime running lights. These are levelled off in the lower and upper areas and overlapped at their top edge by an accent light - also featuring LEDs. Both low-beam and high-beam headlight illumination is produced by LED units located along a horizontal rib in the centre of the light rings. The direction indicators are also implemented with LED technology.

Control of the Adaptive LED Headlights is also effectuated according to the car's speed, steering angle and yaw rate. An additional LED light source positioned separately in the headlight housing generates the cornering light.

Side view: elegant roofline, powerfully curved surfaces.

Tightly curved surfaces and characteristic lines extending over the full length of the body define the side view of the new BMW 6 Series Coupe. The bonnet's contour lines continue through to the rear to create a harmonious overall impression. In combination with the coupe's proportions, this produces a particularly elegant, elongated silhouette.

The typical BMW swage line extends from just behind the front wheel arch, embraces the sporty gill element then flows dynamically to the rear end. Door handles are positioned precisely on the swage line. Another characteristic line emerges from the swell of the front wheel arch, initially dropping down then levelling out for projection to the rear end. When viewed from the side, the curved roofline appears very narrow such that a contrast, typical of BMW coupes, is created between the powerful body and the light passenger compartment.

Rear view: striking indications of sporty, stable roadholding.

From the rear, the new BMW 6 Series Coupe exudes power, athleticism and solidity. Bulging wheel arches, horizontal lines and a shape that broadens downward all combine to accentuate the car's wide track. The slightly concave lower section of the boot lid generates light and shade effects, which lend an extra lightness to the rear of the car. The edges of the boot lid and the licence plate surround create a V shape, which - similarly to the front of the car - steers the eye toward the road.

The rear lights exhibit a particularly wide rendition of the customary BMW L shape that extends far into the into the boot lid. Inside the rear light clusters, two LED-powered light strips generate the familiar BMW night-time look. Even the direction indicators and brake lights are LED-powered.

Interior: driver-oriented cockpit, exclusive ambience.

The interior's appointments are defined by the familiar BMW driver-oriented cockpit and a forward-surging style symbolic of the vehicle's dynamics. The centre section of the instrument panel slopes slightly toward the driver. The gearshift lever is located on a surface open toward the driver but recessed with respect to the front passenger side. The gently banked curve of the centre console is perpetuated in the decorative surface of the instrument panel to produce an exclusive accent for the front-passenger side.

The rear seats also provide passengers with a pleasant level of touring comfort, thanks to their individual-seat character and greater shoulder and elbowroom than the outgoing model. With a 460-litre capacity, luggage space in the new BWM 6 Series Coupe is very generous, for example, enough for three 46-inch golf bags or two medium-sized hard-shell cases plus a flight case.

Optimised display, exclusive appeal: instruments in black-panel technology, control display with flat-screen design.

The instrument cluster in black-panel technology combines state-of-the-art display technology with classic sports-car circular instruments. A high-resolution 9.2-inch information screen displays the mileage counter, fuel consumption and the Efficient Dynamics indicator, as well as feedback from the driver assistance systems and check-control messages.

The standard iDrive control system includes a newly styled on-board monitor with an exclusive flat-screen design. The freestanding Control Display is located prominently within the instrument panel and has an optimal size. However, when the new BMW 6 Series Coupe is combined with the navigation system Professional option, the onboard monitor is upgraded to a 10.2-inch version - the largest on-board monitor in the segment - and it features a high-class electroplated chrome surround.

Outstanding seat comfort, comprehensive safety equipment, torsionally rigid body.

The lightweight seats with integrated belt system developed for the new BMW 6 Series are offered in three variants. The standard variant for driver and front passenger seats includes a seat heater, an easy-entry function, an electrically driven seat adjustment for seat height and fore/aft positioning as well as for backrest angle and head restraint height - along with a memory function for these adjustments. Sport seats, comfort seats and active seat ventilation are available options. Exclusive Nappa leather with extended features is offered as an alternative to the standard Dakota leather upholstery. Plus, comfort seats can also be specified with the active seat function.

All seat variants include crash-activated head restraints. Other standard safety equipment includes: front airbags, seat frame integrated side airbags, side curtain head airbags for both seat rows, three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats, belt force limiters and belt tensioners for front seats as well as ISOFIX child seat fasteners in the rear.

The new BMW 6 Series Coupe has robust load bearing structures, precisely defined deformation zones and an extremely rigid passenger safety cell. Both the body's strength as well as its weight have been optimised through deliberate advanced development. The doors, bonnet and front axle spring mounts are aluminium, the front side panels are made of plastic and the boot lid is made of glass fibre composite material.

Top-class performance from eight or six cylinders: BMW TwinPower Turbo technology in the new BMW 6 Series Coupe.

The eight-cylinder power unit in the new BMW 650i Coupe produces a maximum output of 300 kW/407 hp from its 4.4-litre displacement; this output is reached in the range between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm. This unique engine, whose turbochargers are positioned in the V-shaped area between the cylinder banks, entices with its rapidly developed, long sustained wave of power. Peak torque of 600 Newton metres is delivered in the range between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm. The sporting performance characteristic of the V8 engine enables the BMW 650i Coupe to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) by the engine's electronics. This top model's efficiency is extraordinary for its performance class, it recorded average fuel consumption of 10.5 to 10.6 litres per 100 kilometres along with a CO2 emissions rate of 245 to 246 grams per kilometre (values per EU test cycle, dependent on selected tyre format).

The new BMW 640i Coupe is powered by a six-cylinder in-line engine in which the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology not only charges according to the Twin-Scroll principle to provide high precision direct injection but also includes fully variable VALVETRONIC valve control. This combination optimises the response behaviour and efficiency of this 3.0-litre engine which develops its peak output of 235 kW/320 hp at 5,800 to 6,000 rpm and reaches its maximum torque of 450 Newton metres between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. The BMW 640i Coupe completes the sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds, its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Average fuel consumption is 7.6 to 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres, the CO2 rating is 177 to 181 grams per kilometre (values per EU test cycle, dependent on selected tyre format).

A six-cylinder in-line diesel engine of the latest generation makes its debut in the new BMW 640d Coupe. This 3.0-litre engine reaches its maximum output of 230 kW/313 hp at 4,400 rpm and makes its maximum torque of 630 Newton metres available in the range between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm. Thus it replaces its predecessor at the top of the podium for the world's sportiest six-cylinder diesel power unit. Its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes a modified stage charger operating on the variable Twin Turbo principle, common rail injection and magnetic valve injectors. The BMW 640d Coupe accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. Its average fuel consumption is a modest 5.4 to 5.5 litres per 100 kilometres, its CO2 rating is 143 to 145 grams per kilometre (values per EU test cycle, dependent on selected tyre format).

Standard: eight-speed Sport automatic transmission, BMW 640i Coupe and BMW 640d Coupe with Auto Start-Stop function.

The standard form of power transfer for all model variants is an eight-speed Sport automatic transmission. This standard transmission promotes sporty driving capability with exceptionally rapid gear changes, it offers outstanding shift comfort and also optimises efficiency. The driver can use shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel to change gears manually.

Extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology contributes significantly to the reduction of fuel consumption and emissions. Among the systems included as standard equipment are Brake Energy Regeneration, Electric Power Steering, on-demand operation of ancillary components, intelligent lightweight construction and tyres with a low rolling resistance. Both six-cylinder models are also equipped with automatic air flap control and an Auto Start-Stop function. Driving Experience Control allows the driver of a BMW 640i Coupe to select between the "SPORT", "SPORT+", "COMFORT" modes as well as the ECO PRO mode. The ECO PRO mode promotes a distinctly relaxed and frugal driving style at low engine speeds.

Premiere for intelligent four-wheel drive in the BMW 6 Series.

As an alternative to standard rear-wheel drive, the optional xDrive BMW four-wheel drive system is available to owners of the top model BMW 650i Coupe. For the first time in the BMW 6 Series, intelligent four-wheel drive ensures superior traction, maximum safety, unsurpassed handling and optimal application of power. The BMW 650i xDrive Coupe is equipped with the most recent design of the electronically controlled four-wheel drive system. Its dynamically optimised control over the variable distribution of power is a particular plus for precise entry into bends. The BMW 650i xDrive Coupe sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Its average fuel consumption is 11.3 litres per 100 kilometres and its CO2 rating is 262 to 263 grams per kilometre (values per EU test cycle, dependent on selected tyre format).

Advanced suspension technology, Adaptive Drive as an option.

The characteristic driving experience in the new BMW 6 Series Coupe is defined by sporty handling characteristics. At the same time, modern suspension technology provides optimised ride comfort. The double wishbone front axle and integral rear axle are primarily made up of aluminium components.

Dynamic Damper Control and the Adaptive Drive system are offered as options, which also include Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation. The electronically controlled dampers adapt to both the nature of the road surface and the driver's style. Roll stabilisation reduces the effects of vehicle body roll when driving through bends at high speeds and during sudden swerving manoeuvres.

Unmatched in the segment: Electric Power Steering as standard, Integral Active Steering optional.

In customary BMW tradition for precision, comfort and efficiency, the BMW 6 Series Coupe combines a unique electromechanical steering system with Servotronic function for speed-sensitive steering-power assistance.

Beyond this, the new BMW 6 Series Coupe is the first car in its class to be offered with an option for Integral Active Steering. It combines Active Steering for the front wheels with a steerable rear axle.

Standard: Driving Experience Control for individual vehicle tuning.

Driving Experience Control is standard equipment which permits sportiness and comfort to be varied according to the situation. The driver can select between the "COMFORT", "SPORT" and "SPORT+" vehicle tuning modes. In the BMW 640i Coupe and BMW 640d Coupe, an ECO PRO mode is also selectable. If the Dynamic Damper Control or Adaptive Drive options are present, an additional "COMFORT+" mode is also available.

The lightweight, floating-calliper brakes with inner-vented discs are easy to use with precision. Their effectiveness is reinforced by Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). Standard equipment includes 18-inch light-alloy wheels (BMW 650i) or 17-inch wheels (BMW 640i, BMW 640d) as well as runflat tyres and a tyre defect indicator. Optionally available are light-alloy rims in sizes 19 and 20 inch with mixed tyre sizes.

Only from BMW ConnectedDrive: BMW Head-Up Display with a full spectrum of colours.

Among the BMW ConnectedDrive options largely unmatched in this vehicle class are: active cruise control with Stop & Go function, lane change warning, lane departure warning, speed limit info, BMW night vision with pedestrian recognition, a rear-view camera, surround view and the BMW Parking Assistant. Innovative technologies optimise the integration of smart phones as well as music players, including the use of Internet based services. The Apps option allows Apple iPhone owners to receive web-radio stations, display Facebook and Twitter posts on the onboard monitor and to operate the iDrive controller. Another new function, Real-Time Traffic Information, supplies the driver with particularly precise traffic advisories and detour recommendations.

The BMW Head-Up Display option - which projects driving-relevant information onto the windscreen - remains the only system of its kind in the segment. And the latest generation of this BMW innovation is available in the new BMW 6 Series Coupe. Its display of graphics and symbols employs a full spectrum of colours such that, for example, the presentation of road sign symbols can be illustrated very realistically.

Top-class comfort features: Bang & Olufsen high-end surround sound system delivers an unparalleled audio experience.

Standard comfort features for the new BMW 6 Series Coupe include 2-zone climate control, a multifunction steering wheel, electric steering column adjustment, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, cruise control with braking function, a rain sensor with automatic driving lights control and a HiFi audio system. Individual preferences for the entertainment programme can be realised with a DVD changer, a TV module and a USB audio interface.

When it comes to delivering audio pleasure of the highest order, the Bang & Olufsen high-end surround sound system, designed especially for the new BMW 6 Series Coupe, hits all the right notes. It is a fully active system featuring digital signal processing which means the two bass speakers, seven mid-range speakers and seven tweeters all have individual amplifiers. Its centre speaker is designed with the Acoustic Lens Technology developed by Bang & Olufsen. As soon as the audio system is activated, the centre element with its integrated mid-range speaker rises out of the instrument panel to expose its tweeter lens.

Diverse options for even more driving pleasure: panoramic sunroof, navigation system Professional, M Sport Package.

Included among other equipment highlights are Adaptive Headlights, heated steering wheel, Comfort Access and the electrically operated panoramic sunroof. The optional navigation system Professional includes a hard disk memory for map material and the music collection.

The M Sport Package is also available for the new BMW 6 Series Coupe at market launch. The full array of options BMW Individual has made available for the new BMW 6 Series Coupe provides ample opportunity to configure an elegant sports vehicle that expresses one's own personal style.

The BMW 6 Series Coupe: a premium sports car boasting outstanding dynamics and fascinating heritage.

Once again, the grand coupe with the BMW brand embodies the essence of dynamic capability and exclusive driving pleasure in a stylish and luxurious two-door vehicle. The new BMW 6 Series Coupe represents the latest chapter in a story which now stretches back more than 70 years, a heritage enriched by legendary motor racing glories and numerous icons of automotive design.

The new BMW 6 Series Coupe is being built alongside the new BMW 6 Series Convertible at BMW's Dingolfing plant. This production plant, the largest in the BMW Group, also produces the BMW 7 Series and BMW 5 Series. Flexible and efficient manufacturing processes at this plant combine state-of-the-art production technology with a quality standard based on the highest precision craftsmanship to build exclusive premium vehicles.