Just The Facts: 2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe

BMW just unveiled to the world the 2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe in a production form.

Here are some of the highlights of the new F13 6 Series Coupe:

Launching Fall 2011
Built in Dingolfing, Germany
Body length and wheelbase 75 millimeters longer than the predecessor model, enhancing seating comfort for rear passengers; extremely sporty appearance thanks to a 39-millimeter increase in width and 5-millimeter reduction in height.
192.7 in. (4,894 mm) in length
112.4 in. (2,855 mm) wheelbase
53.9 in. (1,369 mm) height
74.6 in. (1,894 mm) width
16.24 cu. ft (460-liter) DIN luggage compartment

Two engine variants available from launch: BMW 650i Coupe with eight-cylinder powerplant (300 kW/407 hp), BMW 640i Coupe with six-in-line petrol unit (235 kW/320 hp).
Both engine variants come as standard with an eight-speed Sports automatic gearbox; BMW EfficientDynamics measures unmatched in the segment (including Auto Start-Stop function and ECO PRO mode in the BMW 640i Coupe); optimized efficiency combined with significant output increase over predecessor models of 30 kW (BMW 650i) and 35 kW (BMW 640i).

Newly developed chassis; only car in the segment available with Electric Power Steering and optional Integral Active Steering; Drive Dynamic Control fitted as standard, Dynamic Damper Control and Adaptive Drive optional.

Aluminum double wishbone front axle and the multi-link rear axle
Standard 8.5 x19-inch light-alloy wheels, with all-season runflat tires (size 245/40 R19)
First car in the segment with Adaptive LED Headlights for low and high beam, including cornering function, foglamps and rear lights also with LED technology.
Standard BMW iDrive control system with freestanding Control Display; unrivalled range of BMW ConnectedDrive features, including latest-generation 3D BMW Head-Up Display (with high-definition, full-colour-spectrum graphics), rear-view camera, Surround View, Speed Limit Info, BMW Night Vision and Parking Assistant
Driving pleasure tailored to individual preferences thanks to unique equipment options, including comfort and sports seats, active seats, seat ventilation, Exclusive Nappa leather, ceramic applications
Newly developed and model-specific Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System.

Model variants:

BMW 650i Coupe: V8 petrol engine, BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with High Precision Injection direct injection.

Displacement: 4,395 cc, output: 300 kW/407 hp at 5,500 – 6,400 rpm,

max. torque: 600 Nm at 1,750 – 4,500 rpm.

Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 4.9 seconds

Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).

Average fuel consumption according to EU standard:
10.4 litres/100 kilometres (27.2 mpg imp)*,

CO2 emissions according to EU standard: 243 g/km*,

exhaust standard: EU5.

BMW 640i Coupe: Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine

BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with direct-injection
High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC.

Displacement: 2,979 cc, output: 235 kW/320 hp at 5,800 rpm,

max. torque: 450 Nm at 1,300 – 4,500 rpm.

Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 5.4 seconds

Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).

Average fuel consumption according to EU standard:
7.7 litres/100 kilometres (36.7 mpg imp)*,

CO2 emissions according to EU standard: 179 g/km*,

exhaust standard: EU5.