BMW F12
| BMW 6-Series | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2011–present |
| Assembly | Dingolfing, Germany |
| Designer | Nader Faghihzadeh (2008) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer/Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door convertible 2-door coupé 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR or F4 |
| Related | BMW 5 Series (F10), BMW 7 Series (F01) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Petrol: 3.0 I6 4.4 L V8 Diesel engine: 3.0 L (313 hp) I6 |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Gran Coupe: 2,968 mm (116.9 in) Convertible & Coupe: 109.4 in (2,779 mm) |
| Length | Gran Coupe: 5,007 mm (197.1 in) Convertible: 192.8 in (4,897 mm) Coupe: 192.7 in (4,895 mm) |
| Width | Gran Coupe: 1,894 mm (74.6 in) Convertible & Coupe: 74.6 in (1,895 mm) |
| Height | Gran Coupe: 1,392 mm (54.8 in) Convertible: 54 in (1,372 mm) Coupe: 54 in (1,372 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1,735–2,055 kg (3,825–4,530 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 6 Series (E63) |
The BMW F06/F12/F13 6 Series is a grand tourer/sports car automobile manufactured by BMW. BMW unveiled information and pictures in September 2010 of the Concept 6 Series, which was introduced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
The third generation BMW F13 (coupé) and F12 (convertible) were released for the 2012 model year at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show and New York Auto Show.
Early 6 Series Coupe models include 640i, 650i. 640d, 650i xDrive were later added.
6 Series Convertible was unveiled in 2011 BMW 2011 North American International Auto Show. Early US model include 650i. 640i was also available.
European models of 6 Series Coupe (640i xDrive, 650i xDrive, 640d xDrive), 6 Series Convertible (640i xDrive, 650i xDrive, 640d) were unveiled in 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
BMW revealed the 6-Series Convertible on 18 November 2010. The folding top is still cloth as compared to the E93 3 Series convertible which is equipped with a metal roof. On 13 March 2011, BMW released pictures and details about the Coupe.
The new 6 Series convertible is outselling the outgoing Mercedes-Benz SL 25 to 1 in the US.
For the 2014 model year, the 6-series received a light facelift and updated engines.
Launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show as a coupé and at the Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2012. as a convertible, the M6 includes 4.4-litre V8 twin scroll twin turbo engine, seven-speed double clutch transmission with Drivelogic, M-specific Dynamic Damper Control, DSC stability control incl. M Dynamic Mode, M Servotronic steering, body strengthening using special panels, lightweight compound high-performance braking system (optional M carbon-ceramic brakes), M double-spoke leather steering wheel, M gear selector and car set-up controls on the model-specific centre console, exclusive M sports seats with integrated belt system (optional M multifunction seats), Merino leather upholstery with extended features, exclusive carbon-fibre interior trim strips, illuminated door sill finishers with model lettering, M-specific instrument cluster with black-panel technology, 2-zone automatic climate control with extended features, ambient lighting; BMW Head-Up Display with M-specific information.
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