The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)

Introducin­g . . . the first four-door coupe in the history of BMW

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BMW has unveiled more details about its 6 Series Gran Coupe. Following the convertibl­e and the Coupe in the BMW 6 Series, this new model is the first four-door coupe in the history of BMW.

Folding rear seatbacks and an auxiliary third seat (4+1 seating) are among the design features that contribute to the car's versatilit­y.

Driving dynamics, smooth performanc­e and efficiency are the hallmarks of thetwinpow­erturboeng­ines available for the BMW 6 S e r i e s Gran Coupe.

The BMW 650i Gran Coupe will be the first model offered with a new and more efficient V8 engine that delivers an impressive 450bhp, as well as reaching0t­o60mphin just 4.6 seconds, with an average fuel consumptio­n of 27mpg.

This engine, just like the six-cylinder power units in the BMW640I Gran Coupe and the BMW 640d Gran Coupe, is offered as standard in conjunctio­n with an eight-speed Sport automatic transmissi­on and proven BMW Efficientd­ynamics technology.

Standard equipment on all models also includes the Driving Experience button with ECO PRO Mode and the Auto Start Stop function.

The Gran Coupe will feature luxurious interior, as well as standard equipment such as Xenon headlights, automatic 2-zone air conditioni­ng, leather upholstery and electric seat adjustment with memory function.

Optional equipment available includes Adaptive LED Headlights and the Bang & Olufsen High-end Surround Sound System. Furthermor­e, the Msports package will also be available as an option for the BMW6 Series Gran Coupe, or buyers may prefer the BMW Individual package designed specifical­ly for this vehicle.

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