BMW's Gran Turismo arrives November

The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will arrive in New Zealand in November, and pricing and technical specs have been released. BMW says its new 6 Series Gran Turismo will combine the long-distance comfort of a luxury sedan with the aesthetic appeal of a coupe, and that the design embodies a rigorous process of development. Recommended retail pricing for the 6 Series starts from $155,600 plus on-road costs for the BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo. The new 6 series will sport a 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine that generates a maximum output of 250kW and delivers peak torque of 450Nm of torque between 1,380 and 5,200 rpm, reaching 0 to 100 kmh in 5.3 seconds. The combined fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100 kilometres (figures according to the NEDC test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format and vehicle specifications). The new 6 Series will come with a number of driver assistance options that include a stereo camera that will link up with optional radar and ultrasonic sensors to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings. Collision and pedestrian warning systems comes as standard, as does cruise control. This system is operational in a speed range from 0 to 210 kmh and is capable of braking the vehicle to a standstill. Roadside assistance services come built in BMW. The vehicles uses an emergency call system with automatic locating and accident severity detection, alongside BMW’s teleservice accident assistance, that detects low-speed collisions below the threshold for airbag deployment. The driver receives a message in the heads-up display offering to contact the BMW Accident Assistance service directly. Pre-orders for the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo have opened.