Showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo in February, BMW has launched the M6 Gran Coupe in India at an event in Delhi today. Based on the 6-Series Gran Coupe, the M6 Gran Coupe is the mad house four-door coming with M power underpinnings. The unveil happened in the presence of the master blaster and BMW brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar in February. The M6 Gran Coupe gets the styling from the regular 6-Series version, albeit with subtle additions of M equipment, visible across the car.
The BMW M6 Gran Coupe gets massive air intakes, pronounced wheel arches and side grilles to help distinguish the M version. BMW has given subtle upgrades including the quad tipped exhausts and the carbon fibre roof which enhances the aesthetic appeal of the M6 GC. The BMW M6 Gran Coupe has a beast residing under the hood, which if unleashed can take the roads by storm. With the coupe roofline at the rear, the ingress and egress is a bit of a hassle though, but a small price to pay for the staggering power engulfed in luxury.
The BMW M6 Gran Coupe is powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine capable of producing 552 BHP of power and 680 Nm of torque, the same motor also powers the M5. The engine is mated to a 7-speed DCT transmission which sends the power to the rear wheels. 0-100 km/hr comes up in 4.2 seconds, while the top speed has been electronically limited to 250 km/hr, which can be removed to achieve a top speed of 305 km/hr with a special M pack. The M Dynamic Damper Control helps tune the suspension for a soft or a firm ride. Drivers can also choose from different driving modes namely Eco Pro, Comfort, Sport and Sport+ for comfort driving or outrageous performance.
Essentially, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe is targeted at the wealthy few who want a performance outburst with the comfort of ferrying his family around occasionally. Much like the regular 6-Series models, BMW is bringing the M6 Gran Coupe as a fully imported unit in the country and has been priced at Rs. 1,75,40,000 (ex-showroom, India). The M6 Gran Coupe competes against the rubber burners, the Audi RS7 and the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG (CLS 63 AMG is not offered in India) but costs a whole lot more with its Rs. 1.75 crore pricing.
