The 6 Series
Gran Turismo is a slightly lower, broader, more comfortable, better-looking and
better-appointed attempt to describe the car within the broader BMW range more
precisely in the same vehicle definition as the 5 Series GT, the move in name
from '5' to '6'.
And with the old
Coupé and Convertible 6 Series expected to be replaced in the larger 8 Series
family by de-facto equivalents, this will be the only 6 Series you will
purchase before too long. Compared to luxury executive competitors and BMW's
large and medium-sized in-house alternatives, the details and nuances of its
mission are what we're here to explore.
Underneath the
car, the BMW Cluster Architecture platform combines high-strength steel with
aluminium and achieves an overall weight saving of 150 kg for the car compared
to its predecessor. Its 'liftback' hatchback, doors and bonnet are all
aluminium on the outside.
The engines are
the familiar option between four- and six-cylinder turbo petrol or six-cylinder
diesel power by mounting longways under the bonnet and driving either the rear
axle exclusively or both.
The entry point
to the range is the 255bhp 2.0-litre 630i turbo petrol from BMW and you can
choose between a 335bhp 3.0-litre six-pot 640i or a 316bhp twin-turbocharged
3.0-litre 640d diesel.
BMW is offering
an intriguing sort of relatively affordable, moderately high-raised alternative
to conventional executive-car luxury here. The frameless doors, swept-back
A-pillars and curving roofline may all be taken from the grand touring coupé’s
design rulebook, but the 6 GT feels like anything but from inside.
Its seats are
semi-recumbent, with a more highly set hip point than you’d find in a
full-sized limo such as a 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Up front, the
bent-legged ‘sit-up-and-beg’ driving position feels almost akin to that of a
vintage chauffeur’s.
But that doesn’t
mean you’re short on space anywhere in this car; quite the reverse, with more
head room and better visibility in both rows than you’d get from a large
executive saloon, and excellent knee, foot, elbow and shoulder room available
too.
In the driver’s
seat, conflicting sensations of familiarity and difference come at you.
Flatscreen
digital instruments change their scale, colouration and theme depending on the
selected driving mode. Where BMW reaches for smooth nappa leather, on the door
cards and around the centre console, it uses it very well, but it’s notable by
its absence on top of the dashboard and the upper interior doors, where moulded
‘leather-effect’ plastic lets the side down a little.
Get your BMW 6 gran turismo (g32) 640 i tuned with the Version 2 tuning box kit from VR Tuned. The tuning box kit is a plug and play solution to boost your vehicles performance up like an ECU flash, but without affecting your warranty. The VR Tuned ECU Tuning Box Kit gives your BMW 6 gran turismo (g32) 640 i a gain in power from 335bhp to 396bhp!
| U/M | Original | Tuned | Increase |
KW | 250 | 296 | + 46 |
BHP | 335 | 396 | + 61 |
FT/LBS | 369 | 455 | + 86 |
Features:
- Made in Germany
- Plug and Play for easy install and removal
- No detection by dealer when removed
- Up to 7 different maps for easy programming
- Includes bypass plug to run as stock
- Does not lock to vehicle or VIN
- Harness has OEM style connectors, no splicing or cutting
- Tuning Box features a weatherproof case
- Digital Microprocessor Controlled
- Proven power gains tested on 93oct/98ron.
- Designed for forced induction vehicles only
- Tuning box cannot eliminate CELs caused by modification or removal of emissions control devices such as catalytic converters.
- Download Installation Instructions Here
Specifications:
- Make: BMW
- Model: 6 gran turismo (g32)
- Years: 2017-
- Capacity: 2998
With manufactures trying to increase fuel economy by adding forced induction to vehicles that previously had large displacement engines, the ability to tune them further is even more prevalent now. However there are 2 main issues with tuning these newer vehicles. The manufactures have gotten very particular about having their ECUs accessed to be tuned. These "anti tuning" features make it hard to read and write the ECU via the OBDII port. Some ECUs can be removed and flashed on the bench once the case is open. This is an immediate flag to the dealer which ultimately will void your power train warranty if a situation arose. This is where the VR Tuned Tuning Box Kits come into play over the competition.
Engineered for boosted cars, these vehicle specific plug and play kits are designed to easily be installed and uninstalled as needed. The harnesses feature OEM plugs that attach to necessary sensors where the pre-mapped tuning box gives your vehicle huge amount of performance gains. Unlike other "piggyback" solutions, these use high quality connections, wires, and casing that are designed to be engine mounted for longevity to the elements.
Each Tuning Box Kit has been engineered and tested to work in even the most extreme environments of altitude, temperature, and driving conditions. If you have any questions in regards to the VR Tuned ECU Tuning Box Kit for the BMW 6 gran turismo (g32) 640 i 335bhp, please contact one of our Performance Specialists.
HPS Blue Titanium Coolant Bleed Screw BMW 6 Series G32 GT 640iX Gran Turismo (B58)
HPS Performance Titanium Coolant Bleed Screw HW22-1001 replaces and upgrades factory bleeder plastic bleeder screw that are prone to failure. Don't get left stranded due to a failed coolant bleeder screw. The plastic coolant bleeder screw is a common failure point. To combat this, HPS has produced its own Titanium Coolant Bleeder Screw. This relatively inexpensive upgrade can save you a lot of trouble. We chose the best materials for this upgrade. Each piece is precision CNC machined from Grade 5 titanium which will never fail. Coupled with a Viton O-ring which is more chemical resistant than any standard rubber O-ring. For ease of service, HPS has eliminated the awkwardly large crosshead in favor of a 4mm allen head. The HPS Titanium Bleeder Screw looks and works great.
Key Features
- Replaces and upgrades your factory bleeder plastic bleeder screw that are prone to failure.
- CNC Machined from Grade 5 aerospace titanium.
- Includes chemical resistant Viton O-ring.
- Easy to install with 4mm allen head
- A must-have upgrade for track days.
- Made in USA.
