BMW unveils 6 Series Gran Coupe

By Amir Iliaifar December 12, 2011

With so many of its competitors entering the four-door coupe market, many within the industry were beginning to wonder when BMW would release its own four-door coupe and challenge the likes of Audi, Mercdes Benz, and even Porsche’s Panamera. Well, that wait appears to be finally over as BMW is readying the release of its 6 Series Gran Coupe.

The 6 Series Gran Coupe will be available in two versions; the 640i or the 650i. The 640i will feature a 315 hp TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter cylinder engine and will be capable of 0 to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds. The 650i will sport a 445 hp TwinPower Turbo V8 that boosts performance to 0 to 62 in 4.6 seconds.

Expect a host of luxury to adorn the interior of the Gran Coupe as well as a range of electronic extras. No pricing is available for the Gran Coupe just yet, but that will likely come in March when BMW unveils the 6 Series Gran Coupe officially at the Geneva Motor Show.

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