| BMW 6 Series | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Model code | G32 |
| Production | 2017–2023 |
| Assembly | Germany: Dingolfing Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom) India: Chennai (BMW India) |
| Designer | Hussein Al-Attar[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 5-door liftback[2] |
| Layout | FR layout / F4 layout (xDrive) |
| Platform | Cluster Architecture (CLAR) |
| Related | BMW 5 Series (G30) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP Steptronic automatic |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Mild Hybrid |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm (120.9 in) |
| Length | 5,091 mm (200.4 in) |
| Width | 1,902 mm (74.9 in) |
| Height | 1,538 mm (60.6 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,720–1,935 kg (3,792–4,266 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe |
| Successor | BMW 5 Series (G68) |
The G32 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo is the second generation of the BMW Gran Turismo range of 5-door liftback executive cars launched in 2017, based upon the BMW 5 Series (G30). The 6 Series Gran Turismo is the successor to the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) that was based upon the 5 Series (F10).[3][4][5] A facelifted version of the 6 Series Gran Turismo was unveiled alongside the facelifted 5 Series on 27 May 2020.[6] For 2021, all engines are 48 volt mild hybrids, assisted with a belt alternator starter.[7] The 6 Series Gran Turismo was discontinued in August 2023 with no successor.[8]
The BMW 6 Series nameplate had previously been used on the F06/F12/F13 grand tourers produced from 2011-18, which are also executive-sized (and was based on the contemporary 5 Series (F10), and besides the two-door convertible/coupé also included a four-door (F06 Gran Coupé, which like the G32 Gran Turismo has features of a four-door coupé like frameless doors and sloping rear roofline). However, the F06/F12/F13 would be succeeded by the 8 Series (G15).[9]
- ^ "Patent Images". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ Meiners, Jens (26 May 2020). "Updated BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo Lands (Thankfully) Outside the U.S." Car and Driver. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
This is likely to be BMW's last Gran Turismo, marking the end of the strange-looking hatchback models
- ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (13 June 2017). "2018 BMW 6-Series GT revealed, priced from $70,695". Motor Authority. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
luxury hatchback
- ^ "Say hello to BMW's new 6 Series crossover". Business Insider. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ Florea, Ciprian (27 May 2020). "The 2021 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo Is Still Ugly, But It's Now A Mild Hybrid @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
The five-door hatchback was introduced in 2017, and it was just revamped for the 2020 model year.
- ^ Bahadur, Nishmanya. "BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo facelift revealed - Autocar India". Autocar India.
- ^ Leichsenring, Stefan (26 May 2020). "2021 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo Debuts With Mild Hybrid Powertrain". Motor1. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
the slope-roofed hatchback gets a jolt of electricity with mild-hybrid systems
- ^ "BMW 6 Series Will be Killed off This Year". 5 August 2023.
- ^ "The 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo Is a 5-Series With That Big Perplexing Trunk". Road & Track. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
he 6-Series badge used to signify a big BMW coupe. Now it's a sloping four-door hatchback built on 5-Series bones.