BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 2011-2015 Photos, engines & full specs

BMW introduced the third generation of the 6 Series in 2011 as a coupe and, in the following year, as a four-door coupe named Gran Coupe.

The German carmaker made the 6 Series as a Grand Touring vehicle that could provide both the look and the performances of a personal luxury coupe.

It was clear that, apart from the ferocious M6, all the other versions were personal luxury coupes. They were designed with elegant-looking lines but still a bit aggressive, like a kickbox fighter dressed in a suit. The 2011 model, or the F12, featured elliptic headlights swept up and back onto the front fenders. With a profile that showed a raked windshield, a short roof, and a sloped-down rear windscreen, the 6 Series confirmed its status as a grand touring car.

Inside, the carmaker made the front seats as comfortable for long journeys as they could. The high-bolstered bucket seats with multiple adjustments helped anyone finding the proper driving position. On top of that, the two-way adjustable steering column eased the way. The dashboard featured a floating-design 7" infotainment screen on top of the center stack, with an option for a 10.2" display and a rounded instrument cluster. A tall center console separated the front seats into two separate areas and sporting the gear-lever and iDrive controller. The carmaker installed a bench for two occupants in the back, but it was difficult to host someone there for long journeys due to the limited legroom and headroom. It was ideal for long trips with a trunk that could get up to 460 liters (16.2 cu-ft).

Under the hood, BMW installed a wide engine range, both gasoline and turbo-diesel, ranged between 313 hp and 450 hp with rear or all-wheel-drive.