2019 saw a huge increase in demand for the BMW 8 Series, leaving the BMW 6 Series in the dust. The 8 Series brought us the refinement the 6 was unable to deliver in a more contemporary and sporting package.
The BMW 6 Series, which dates back to the 1970s, was previously retired until being reintroduced to the public in 2004. Are there any chances that these ungainly GTs, BMW’s underdogs, will make another appearance on the luxury auto scene?
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BMW 6-Series is discontinued after 2019.
BMW announced a week ago as part of their announcements for the 2020 model year that the 6-Series brand won’t be sold in the United States after 2019.
The decision is not particularly surprising given the confused existing lineup, which includes of the more recent but unrelated 6-Series Gran Turismo and the more dated 6-Series Gran Coupe sedan.
Just like the previous 6-Series coupe and 6-Series Convertible were replaced by their respective 8-Series counterparts, the 2020 8-Series Gran Coupe will take the place of the 6-Series Gran Coupe.
There isn’t a direct alternative for the 6-Series GT. Sales in the United States last year were limited to a few thousand pieces, indicating that it was introduced for 2018 but failed to spark the market. It will still be accessible elsewhere, but it is unclear what will happen to it in the long run. The 6-Series GT is likely to be discontinued once its current life cycle is over, just as the smaller 3-Series GT was already.
For the 5-Series, which will be unveiled this fall, there will also be powertrain improvements for the 2020 model year. The 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 of the sporty M550i has undergone significant revisions, as was previously revealed in May. From 456 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque before, it now produces 530 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque.
A new battery with a greater range has also been added to the 530e plug-in hybrid. Its physical size hasn’t altered, but its capacity has increased from 9.2 to 12 kilowatt-hours. Although an EPA-rated electric range hasn’t been confirmed, the 9.2-kwh battery has a 16-mile rating for reference.
6 Series BMW
Since 1976, BMW has been making grand tourers under the 6 Series brand. It is currently in its fourth generation and is the replacement for the E9 Coupe.
Production of the first-generation BMW E24 6 Series, which was only offered as a two-door coupe, lasted from 1976 until 1989 before being replaced by the larger BMW 8 Series (E31). A convertible body type was added to the coupe when the 6 Series nameplate was reintroduced in 2004 for the BMW E63/E64 6 Series, the second generation. The 2011 coupe and convertible models of the third generation F06/F12/F13 6 Series were introduced, and in 2012, a four-door coupe body type (known as the Gran Coupe) was added. The “Gran Coupe”/coupe/convertible cars were moved into the more upscale BMW 8 Series (G15) moniker when the F06/F12/F13 6 Series went out of production. In order to complement the BMW 5 Series (G30) sedan/wagon, the fourth generation 6 Series, or G32 6 Series, launched in the middle of 2017. It is only available as a fastback body style.
The BMW E23 7 Series served as the basis for the first generation 6 Series, which was powered by a variety of naturally aspirated inline-six gasoline engines. Inline-four, V8, and V10 engines with both natural aspiration and turbocharging have powered subsequent models. The 6 Series lineup has included diesel engines since 2008, and four-wheel drive variants have been available since 2012.
For the first three iterations of the 6 Series, a high-performance BMW M6 variant was created.
To detract from its essence, there is now a mild-hybrid powertrain and modern interior technology.
In order to create room for the new 8 Series models, BMW stopped selling the two-door and four-door Gran Coupe variants from the 6 Series here in the United States after the 2019 model year. Even so, the Gran Turismo version of the tall, wagon-like, fastback 6er model is still available in Europe and has been updated for 2021. Among other modifications, the car now has a mild-hybrid drivetrain and a more luxurious cabin.
While the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo features a number of new aesthetic elements, such as a bigger kidney grille, smaller LED headlights (with adjustable Matrix-beam tech), and freshened front and back bumpers, it still has a form that causes some people to scratch their heads. The segment-busting 6 Series Gran Turismo is likely still a mystery to onlookers. Does it cross over? “A four door coupe?” Or simply a tall, luxurious hatchback? The 6 Series GT nevertheless stands out in the market, while not having the same awkward appearance as its 5 Series GT forerunner.
The revised GT has a 48-volt mild-hybrid system with an electric starter-generator that gives the internal combustion engine an 11-hp boost, just as the recently revamped 2021 BMW 5 Series. All five of the 6 Series GT’s engine choices—two gas and three diesel engines—offer this technology, which is comparable to those on contemporary Audis and Mercedes-Benzes. The entire range is equipped with an automated transmission with eight speeds. A grand tourer-like ride is promised with the optional air suspension.
A 12.3-inch central display and a fully digital instrument cluster may be found inside the cabin. The back bench seat comes with an electronically adjustable backrest angle, and you can have diamond quilted leather seats. (We should point out that the 6er’s back seat is one of its highlights; its uncomfortable body height and long wheelbase combine to offer perhaps the finest rear seat space in a BMW car, second only to the 7 Series limousine.) A front seat massage feature, ash open-pore wood, a panoramic glass sunroof, and an entertainment system with two touchscreens for the backseats are further amenities.
BMW Maps, the company’s cloud-based navigation system, also makes its premiere with this model. With future traffic along the route taken into account while calculating the expected arrival time, the new technology promises speedier route calculation. BMW has also enhanced the ability to insert any word when entering a destination. Reviews, opening hours, and images are now provided for points of interest along the route.
In July, the brand-new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will go on sale worldwide. Along with the 7 Series and 8 Series, it will be manufactured in the BMW facility in Dingolfing, Germany.
Let’s Discuss the New Design of the BMW 4 Series (G22)
The next generation of BMW premium vehicles is one of the unconfirmed subjects. The existing BMW 4 Series and 8 Series vehicles will combine to form the BMW 6 Series, which may be an older family depending on how you look at it. According to rumors, the venerable brand will make a comeback in 2026 with a new line of cars built on the Neue Klasse platform. The Gran Coupe model, the last remaining 8 Series model, is rumored to join the 7 Series roster in the future.
The latter component is consistent with what we have already heard. The Gran Coupe is the only model to continue in the same format in a new generation because it leads the 8 Series sales report. At the same time, insiders claim that the 8 Series family’s future is still up in the air. Additionally, there will probably be a pause between the conclusion of the current 8 Series production and the start of the following one. Given that a new BMW platform will be available in 2025, electrification would open up a whole new range of possibilities for the 8 Series. BMW will have more freedom to experiment with new body shapes if it switches to entirely electric models because EV powertrains make creating new cars more simpler.
Report: The BMW 6 Series could make a comeback in 2026 and combine the 4 and 8 Series.
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In contrast to the standard 5-series, the BMW 6-series puts a strong emphasis on ultimate ride comfort rather than handling and grip.
According to a report by the Australian publication Which Car, BMW appears to be preparing to revive the 6-Series by combining its 4-Series and 8-Series models. The BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe, according to the rumor, may be the last model of the 4-Series and 8-Series lineups still in production. According to the source, the 8-Series Gran Coupe would no longer be referred to as an 8-Series but rather included into the 7-Series lineup.
In 1976, BMW unveiled the first 6-Series. The slow-moving 8-Series was developed by the German luxury car manufacturer in 1990 and was retired in 1999.
The BMW 6 Series in 2022 may resemble this.
Did you know that the management in Munich stopped producing the BMW Coupe in 2019 and has since discontinued it?
Although some of you might not have noticed, die-hard BMW lovers have been wondering why it was decommissioned and whether it might make a comeback.
A little common past As the E24, the BMW 6 Series brand first appeared in 1976. (pictured below). The classic design of this model was maintained throughout its production run from 1976 to 1989 with only modest facelifts, and it wasn’t until the end of 2003 that a new model took its place. There was never a legitimate drop-top E24 from Munich; it was always a two door grand tourer.
Early in 2019, BMW discontinued the 6 Series in favor of the 8 Series, citing high consumer demand as the reason for the decision. After years of the 6 Series nameplate lying dormant, the latest generation 6 Series did have a good production run beginning in 2003.
The E63 grand tourer served as the catalyst for the rebirth of the previous 6 Series, and the E64 drop-top model followed soon after. Due to its success at the time, the management and designers in Munich decided to release a new version in 2011, which featured a 4 door coupe dubbed the 6 Series Gran Coupe that still has a very attractive appearance today.
A new hybrid 6 Series Gran Turismo was just unveiled by BMW management. This BMW is not a true 6 Series, which is a 2-door grand tourer that thrilled BMW enthusiasts in the 1970s. Instead, it is a 4-door fastback.
What characterizes a genuine resurrection of the famous 6 Series is its long, seductive nose, small back end, and strategic placement of curves. Not a bland 4-door Sportback that resembles a Volkswagen Arteon or an Audi A5 Sportback.
BMW already has the 3 Series Gran Turismo for that, and they discontinued the 5 Series GT for the obvious reasons that it did not look good next to the 5 Series sedan. Now that long wheelbase 3 and 5 Series models are beginning to garner interest outside of their intended market, China, there is even more of a reason for the latest 6 Series Gran Turismo to slowly fade away.
BMW, please bring back a real sports grand tourer for the 6 Series appellation. You already have too many models in your showroom that overlap, and more people are paying attention to crossovers and SUVs.
Has BMW discontinued the 6 Series?
The third generation BMW F06/F12/F13 6 Series was marketed from 2011 to 2018. A 4-door sedan (F06 model code), a 2-door convertible (F12 model code), and a 2-door coupe are the available body types (F13 model code, marketed as “Gran Coupe”).
It made its debut at the 2011 New York and Shanghai auto shows. At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, a new four-door coupe variant of the BMW 6 Series was unveiled. It is based on the CS Concept from 2007. Initial models came with three different engines: a 3.0-liter inline six, a 4.4-liter V8, and a 3.0-liter inline six diesel. Later on, all-wheel drive vehicles were added to the lineup.
The 6 Series had a facelift in 2015 that included minor performance and fuel economy enhancements as well as design tweaks. The 6 Series coupe variant’s discontinuation as a production vehicle was confirmed in February 2017. The Gran Coupe and Convertible both terminated in October 2018, respectively. The F06 Gran Coupe is still in production for the 2019 model year even though production halted in the fall of 2018.
The S63 twin-turbo V8 engine and 7-speed dual clutch transmission power the F06/F12/F13 M6. It uses a turbocharged engine for the first time in an M6.