BMW 6 Series (G32)

BMW 6 Series
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Model codeG32
Production2017–2023
AssemblyGermany: Dingolfing
Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom)
India: Chennai (BMW India)
DesignerHussein Al-Attar[1]
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style5-door liftback[2]
LayoutFR layout / F4 layout (xDrive)
PlatformCluster Architecture (CLAR)
RelatedBMW 5 Series (G30)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission8-speed ZF 8HP Steptronic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,070 mm (120.9 in)
Length5,091 mm (200.4 in)
Width1,902 mm (74.9 in)
Height1,538 mm (60.6 in)
Kerb weight1,720–1,935 kg (3,792–4,266 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe
SuccessorBMW 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, a mild hybrid powertrain was introduced.[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]

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  2. ^ 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
  3. ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (13 June 2017). "2018 BMW 6-Series GT revealed, priced from $70,695". Motor Authority. Retrieved 7 July 2022. luxury hatchback
  4. ^ "Say hello to BMW's new 6 Series crossover". Business Insider. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Bahadur, Nishmanya. "BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo facelift revealed - Autocar India". Autocar India.
  7. ^ 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
  8. ^ "BMW 6 Series Will be Killed off This Year". 5 August 2023.
  9. ^ "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.