BMW 6 Series Edition Sport announced as M cars enhanced and prices revealed for flagship BMW X6

BMW's Grand Tourer gets new sports package
The BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible are now offered with a new sports
package aimed at enhancing driving dynamics and adding a more sporting
appearance.


Available on all non-M derivatives, the Edition Sport package comprises a new
contoured bonnet for an aggressive look, bespoke 19-inch light alloy wheels and
M anti-roll stabilisation system for improved handling. The suspension
enhancement will benefit Edition Sport model customers with the insertion of
stiffer anti-roll bars for a 10 per cent firmer front axle and a 30 per cent
firmer rear axle rear. This results in improved handling and a more composed
ride during enthusiastic driving.


A Brushed Aluminium interior, Extended lighting and the opportunity to specify
one of seven colours, of which Imola Red and Carbon Black are new to the 6
Series range, completes the offering. Building on this specification, BMW 650i
Edition Sport Coupés and Convertibles also come with a Sports exhaust for
enhanced engine breathing and aural pleasure.


Prices for the new derivative of BMW 6 Series start at £53,445 OTR for a 630i
Edition Sport Coupé rising to £65,820 OTR for a 650i Edition Sport Convertible.

See table included in downloadable docoument for prices and technical data.

BMW M3 and M6 receive further enhancements as changes announced to other models
The BMW M6 Coupé is to be offered with a competition package aimed at offering
enhanced driving dynamics. The new package features a revised suspension
configuration comprising of a 12mm lower front end and 10mm lower rear, retuned
Dynamic Stability Control and ABS settings, and a modified Variable M
differential for greater cornering capability.


Visually, a competition package-equipped M6 Coupé has a new bonnet with
precision lines for an increased sporting look and M double-spoke light alloy
wheels with wider rims that are shod with new Pirelli P Zero Corsa System
tyres. The competition package costs £2,180 in addition to the £84,475 OTR
price of a BMW M6 Coupé.


Following the announcement of the new BMW 3 Series Saloon and Touring, the M3
Saloon has also been updated for September. The pinnacle of 3 Series Saloon
ownership now gets the same rear end enhancements as the 'standard' cars. A new
light cluster with integrated LED indicators features alongside changes in the
profile of the boot lid and the rear valance. Inside, and a light redesign of
the centre console and the introduction of pearlescent chrome switchgear adds
an additional tier of refinement.


News of the changes coincides with the introduction of the new iDrive platform
on all 3 Series models and the 5 and 6 Series ranges for cars built from
September. All 3 Series models now have active head restraints as standard to
guard against whiplash injury in a rear end accident.


BMW X6 xDrive50i comes to the UK
The BMW X6 range is to get a new flagship with the launch of the BMW X6
xDrive50i. Powered by a unique twin-turbocharged V8 engine, the vehicle's 408hp
powerplant is capable of propelling the vehicle from zero to 62mph in 5.4
seconds before going on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph.


The 4,395cc engine features the novel design of two turbochargers and catalysts
within the vee of the engine. Such a configuration aids packaging requirements
while also boosting responsiveness courtesy of the shortened exhaust pipes. To
highlight the competitive advantage this arrangement yields the BMW X6
xDrive50i is 1.8 seconds quicker from zero to 62mph than the flagship Range
Rover Sport. The BMW's CO2 emissions figure of 299g/km is 75g/km cleaner than
the Range Rover and, in recording a combined 22.6mpg figure, it is also 4.8mpg
more fuel efficient. It is a similar story when comparing the same BMW X6 to
the Porsche Cayenne GTS. The Porsche is 1.4 seconds slower from zero to 62mph,
2.3mpg less efficient and, at 332g/km, it is 33g/km more polluting*.


The BMW X6 xDrive50i goes on sale in November priced at £53,930 OTR.


*Note: Performance figures are for the Tiptronic-equipped Porsche Cayenne as
the BMW X6 is only offered with an automatic gearbox.

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