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2012 Geneva: 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe is ready to take on Audi A7

The 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe will come to the United States early this summer as a 640i only model. Prices for the BMW 640i Gran Coupe will start at $76,895. The BMW 650i Gran Coupe and the all-wheel-drive 650i xDrive Gran Coupe will join the line later in the year.

Refresher: The 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe will be available in the United States in three models including the 640i Gran Coupe, which will be available early summer 2012. The 650i Gran Coupe and the 650i Gran Coupe xDrive will join the range later in the summer. The BMW 640i Gran Coupe will be powered by a 3.0 liter 6-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine making 315-hp at 5,800 to 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 330 lb-ft between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. That allows 0 to 62 mph to come in just 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. The 650i Gran Coupe models will be powered by a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 making  445-hp between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 480 lb-ft between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm. 0 to 62 mph comes in 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.

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2013 M6 Coupe unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show

M Division BMWs make their mark on the performance segment — hands down, but often at the expense of style, some would argue.

Arguments be damned, BMW is doing its best to alleviate that concern with the 2013 M6 coupe, unveiled today at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show.

The long-bodied M coupe offers a sleek, flat design where an M3 or M5 would feel considerably more stout. Despite that sleek styling, the M6 coupe is still an agressive performance machine capable of running from 0 to 100 kmh (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds.

It achieves that time with the same high-revving 4.4-liter V8 as the M5, but with 20 extra horsepower for a total 560 hp.

Despite its considerable grunt, the car is actually supposed to be 30 percent more fuel efficient than its predecessor thanks to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, though those numbers are based on the European test cycle which is often unreliable.

Perhaps the most attractive feature is the optional 20-inch M wheels that come with the optional M carbon ceramic brakes and massive 15.6-inch rotors (larger than some cars wheels).

Governing those wheels, an active differential constantly adjusts the power distribution between the rear wheels to ensure maximum power delivery.

 

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Fascination as a cultural asset. The BMW Group design philosophy.

The design philosophy of the BMW Group is a reflection of corporate culture and an expression of dynamic entrepreneurial spirit. Design culture more fittingly describes the endeavours of all those involved in the design process. The
BMW Group’s design culture is rooted in the bond between human and product, and continuously evolves within the dynamic field of tension arising from the juxtaposition of the past and the future.

 

Human and product: a lifelong union.

When it comes to design, the BMW Group has one pivotal aim in mind: to create emotionally charged products with lasting appeal.
The work of the BMW Group designers focuses on generating a momentum in each vehicle which will engage people in a long-term emotional attachment. Indeed, it is the close affiliation between person and product during the creative process that is the foundation of the BMW Group’s success. From the initial development concept to the production-ready model, designers and engineers strive for meaningful form and functional perfection. The customer experiences the harmonious interplay of these two aspirations in the vehicle’s every detail.

 

Heritage and future: the bedrock and vision of design.

BMW Group design is authentic, pioneering and sustainable. It draws its authenticity from the company’s past and the various brand traditions. It is visionary and compelling for its sustainability concepts. The heritage of the brand is the vital foundation without which no forward-looking design would be possible. A long-term, ongoing chain of development embracing revolutionary leaps forward creates the force field emanating from this dual focus on the past and the future.

 

BMW Group design shapes genuine personalities.

Cutting-edge innovations, compelling aesthetics and an outstanding product substance make for an authentic product personality. These values constitute the guiding principles for those involved in the creative process.

Perfection and innovation in technology and design are pivotal, distinguishing characteristics of BMW Group products. Design systematically and authentically translates function into meaningful form – a process that spawns perfect proportions along with a fascinating and challenging formal vocabulary, from the overall impression down to the smallest detail. The result is a product substance that can be experienced with all the senses and engenders an emotional relationship between person and product.

This design culture creates a set of values to which all the BMW Group brands adhere. It is a shared value perception that defines the endeavours of the BMW Group and forms the basis of the design strategy underlying all its brands. Proceeding from this common foundation, each brand imbues it with an individual expression and a life of its own.