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BMW 6 Series GT Launched

Highlights
The new BMW 6 GT is priced between Rs. 67.90 lakh and Rs. 77.90 lakh
The new 6 Series GT gets several visual updates and new features
The new 6 GT has 2 diesel engines and 1 petrol engine on offer

BMW has launched the updated 2021 6 Series GT in India at a starting price of Rs 67.90 (ex-showroom). The locally built coupe version of the standard 5 Series gets styling updates, added equipment, three powertrain options, and three variants to choose from.

Customers who book the 6GT online before 30th April will get complimentary BMW accessories and lifestyle collection worth Rs 1.5 lakh.

Under the hood, The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo comes with three engine options – two diesel and one petrol engine choices. There is a 2.0-litre diesel, a 3.0-litre straight six diesel and a 2.0-litre petrol variant on offer. It makes 255 bhp at 5,000 rpm and the peak torque output is rated at 400 Nm, coming in between 1,550 – 4,400 rpm.

The claimed 0-100 kmph sprint time is 6.5 seconds, which is impressive and the top speed is 250 kmph. The engines come mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The most noteworthy cosmetic updates come in the form of new, aggressive-looking front and rear bumpers, new LED Adaptive headlamp units with signature L-shaped accents, a chunkier kidney grille with a Singleframe housing and trapezoidal exhaust tips.

In terms of features & equipment, the 620d Luxury Line offers the standard BMW drive modes, cruise control, an active rear spoiler, full-LED Adaptive headlamps, auto tailgate, a fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster and BMW ConnectedDrive that offers wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 464W 16-speaker Harman Kardon Surround System, iDrive Touch, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, voice control, BMW OS 7.0), BMW Virtual Assistant, a Rear Seat Entertainment package & wireless phone charging, to name a few.

The 6 Series GT is fundamentally an extended-wheelbase version based on the 5 Series’ platform. Its wheelbase is 95mm longer than that of the 5 Series, which should result in increased legroom.

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