BMW have launched the new diesel variants of the new 6 GT in India. The new diesel GT will be available in two trim levels, and prices starting at Rs 66.50 lakh.
The new BMW 6 GT was launched early this year at the 2018 Auto Expo with only a petrol engine option. Today BMW have launched the eagerly awaited diesel variant of the 6 GT. The new car is being produced locally and will be available in two trim levels – Luxury Line and M Sport.
Under the hood the 630d Gran Turismo is powered by a 3.0-litre TwinPower turbo inline-six cylinder engine which produces 265 PS and 620 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through the eight-speed automatic gearbox. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in a claimed 6.1 seconds and onwards to a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “With the launch of the first-ever BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, we created a new segment in the Indian luxury car market. The first-ever BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo immediately stands out from the crowd due to its striking presence and alluring coupe style. With the trademark BMW driving pleasure and long-distance comfort, it creates an unrivalled experience for both the driver and passengers. The success of the first-ever BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will now be taken forward as we present it in a new diesel variant, broadening the range of choices for our discerning customers.”
The pricing for the new 630d Gran Turismo is as follows (ex-showroom)
BMW 630d Luxury Line – Rs 66.50 lakh
BMW 630d M Sport – Rs 73.70 lakh
Along with the launch of the diesel 6 Series Gran Turismo they have also unveiled a new variant of the 630i GT – the 630i Luxury Line priced at Rs 61.80 lakh.
Story: Sahej Patheja
