The A-pillars of the new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo are much more heavily raked than on its predecessor. The Air Breathers and side skirts form a single unit and team up with another crease in the surface work to enhance the stretched feel of the silhouette. Its ground clearance is further emphasised by the shaded surfaces above the side skirts. Above the powerfully flared wheel arches, a second horizontal line worked smoothly into the surfacing generates an effective interchange between light and shadow, which lends the car extra lightness and elegance. A single crease in the upper section of the side surfaces sends light rushing to this section of the body. When the BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo is viewed from the side, its elongated proportions and precise surface design catch the eye. The flanks: flowing lines, precise surfaces Also included in the Adaptive LED Headlights' range of functionality are variable light distribution, adaptive and cornering lights, and BMW Selective Beam anti-dazzle high beam with a range of up to 500 metres. Horizontal bars provide a stylistic link between the inner daytime driving light rings and the kidneys, reinforcing the broad and dynamic presence of the front end. This styling characteristic takes on an even more expressive status if the optional Adaptive LED Headlights are specified. Their light rings - flattened at the bottom and "cut off" at the top - display the focused look familiar from other BMW models. The standard LED headlights for dipped and main beam and joined by LED daytime driving lights. The headlight units extend all the way up to the kidneys, creating a continuous band that accentuates the car's width. The large BMW kidney grille underlines the muscular presence of the front end. The front end: distinctive, eye-catching and powerful Among the other characteristic features of the new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo are its long bonnet, the set-back positioning of the cabin, a wheelbase of 3,070 millimetres, doors with frameless windows, and a slim window graphic extending well into the rear end. Thanks to exhaustive optimisation of the cabin's packaging, the interior actually offers greater headroom despite the lower vehicle height. In combination with a roofline that flows deep into the rear end, they ensure an elegantly sporty appearance. The raised seating position ensures an imperious brand of driving pleasure, and the luxurious levels of space provide everything you need for a relaxing journey," says Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design.ĭynamically stretched proportions are a passport to sporting eleganceĪn exterior length of 5,091 millimetres (an increase of 87 millimetres on its predecessor), an unchanged width of 1,902 millimetres and a reduction in height of 21 millimetres (to 1,538 millimetres) give the new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo dynamically stretched proportions.
It is an eye-catching statement, packaged into a flowing, sculptural design language which gives the car a modern and sporty feel. "The new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo is geared towards discerning customers who place great importance on individuality. The car's new model designation reflects this progress.
These attributes have been honed to a new level for the new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo and are complemented by stretched proportions, significantly more dynamic lines and a muscular surface treatment. A generously-sized, flexible-use interior, striking looks, supreme ride comfort and a luxurious feeling of space are among the features that made the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo - the new car's predecessor and the first of its kind - unique.
Its design embodies a rigorous process of development which has elevated both the functional strengths of this body concept and the car's sense of sporting elegance to new heights. The new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo combines the long-distance comfort of a luxury sedan with the aesthetic appeal of a coupe.