BMW 6 Series (G32)

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BMW 6 Series (G32)
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Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Production2017–2023
AssemblyGermany: 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
Transmission 8-speed ZF 8HP Steptronic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,070 mm (120.9 in)
Length5,091 mm (200.4 in)
Width1,902 mm (74.9 in)
Height1,538 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 fourth generation of the BMW Gran Turismo range of 5-door liftback executive cars launched in 2017, based upon the BMW 5 Series (G30) as the successor to the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07). [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]

Contents

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]

Development and launch

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Rear view of 630d M Sport GT

Details of the 6 Series Gran Turismo were released online on June 14, 2017. [10] The car was later officially unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt International Auto Show in September. The exterior was designed by Hussein Al-Attar. [11]

Compared to the 5 Series Gran Turismo, the body of the 6 Series is 87 mm (3.4 in) longer, 21 mm (0.83 in) lower, and 150 kg (330 lb) lighter. [12] The rear load compartment is 110 L (3.9 cu ft) larger at 610 L (22 cu ft). [13] The 6 Series Gran Turismo is based on the modular Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform and comes with self-levelling air suspension as a standard feature. The car automatically lowers by 9.9 mm (0.39 in) when travelling at speeds over 120 km/h (75 mph). [14]

Initial models include two petrol engines, the 630i and 640i as well as the 630d which is one of the two diesel engines. The 640d is the second diesel model, which was released later in September 2017. The newest and smallest engine for the 6 Series GT is the 620d. This engine is available since July 2018 and will be the entry-level version for this lineup. [15] All models are available as an all-wheel drive (xDrive) version. The 640d model is available only with all-wheel drive. [16] [17] The only 6 Series GT to be sold in the USA was the 640i xDrive, for the 2019 model year, as the previous 6 Series (the F06-based Gran Coupe) was offered in the 2018 model year. [18]

Equipment

The 6 Series Gran Turismo comes with a 10.25-inch screen featuring the latest version of iDrive 6.0, and is available with gesture control. [19] BMW Active Driving Assistant is a standard feature on all models, and includes safety features such as: blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and speed limit information. [20] The 6 Series GT also features adaptive headlights, and many sensors to assist parking and motorway driving.

Transmissions

All models feature an 8-speed automatic transmission. The available transmissions are: [21]

Also features manual sequential mode as well as sport shifting which holds the gears longer and spins the turbochargers.

Models

Rear view (640i) BMW G32 640i Wien 25 July 2020 JM.jpg
Rear view (640i)

Petrol engines

ModelYearsEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)
630i2017–2023 B48B20
2.0 L I4 turbo 		190 kW (255 hp)
at 5,000–6,500 rpm		400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)
at 1,550–4,400 rpm		6.3 s
630i xDrive
(Korean Market)		 B58B30
3.0 L I6 turbo 		192.3 kW (258 hp)
at 5,000 rpm		400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)
at 1,550–4,400 rpm		6.4 s
640i250 kW (335 hp)
at 5,500–6,500 rpm		450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft)
at 1,380–5,200 rpm		5.4 s
640i xDrive5.3 s

Diesel engines

ModelYearsEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)
620d2018–2023 B47D20
2.0 L I4 turbo 		140 kW (188 hp)
at 4,000 rpm		400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,500 rpm		7.9 s
630d2017–2023 B57D30
3.0 L I6 turbo 		195 kW (261 hp)
at 4,000 rpm		620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft)
at 2,000–2,500 rpm		6.1 s
630d xDrive6.0 s
640d xDrive235 kW (315 hp)
at 4,400 rpm		680 N⋅m (502 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,250 rpm		5.3 s

Safety

The 2017 630d GT received five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test. [22]

Euro NCAP test results
BMW 630d GT, LHD (2017)
TestPoints%
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Adult occupant:3386%
Child occupant:4285%
Pedestrian:34.181%
Safety assist:7.159%

Awards

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