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    2012 BMW 6 Series

    The new BMW 6 Series is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $177,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport variant and topping out at $255,100 for the M Sport.

    There are 2 variants of the 6 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2009.

    Engine options include 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (235kW/450Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 6 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $177,800 - $255,100

    Transmission

    8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Convertible or Coupe

    Powertrain Type

    Rear-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $177,800 - $255,100

    Transmission

    8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Convertible or Coupe

    Powertrain Type

    Rear-wheel Drive

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    2012 BMW 6 Series

    Available Variants

    The BMW 6 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M Sport and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    127.72 - 186.44 kW/t
    127.72 kW/t
    326.98 kW/t
    Boot Space
    300 - 460 litres
    100 litres
    460 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.8 - 10.7 L/100km
    7.8 L/100km
    17.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    654 - 897 km
    488 km
    897 km
    Price
    $177,800 - $255,100
    $177,800
    $789,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,110 - 2,390 kg
    1,795 kg
    2,750 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    123 mm
    118 mm
    123 mm
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    2012 BMW 6 Series

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    BMW 6 Series

    Dimensions

    4,894 mm
    1,894 mm
    1,369 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,894 mm
    Overall Width1,894 mm
    Overall Height1,369 mm
    Wheelbase2,855 mm
    Turning Circle11,700 mm
    Load Capacity450 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    BMW 6 Series

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest BMW 6 Series is the M Sport that starts from $177,800.

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    The most expensive BMW 6 Series is the M Sport that starts from $255,100.

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    The best towing capacity of a BMW 6 Series is null kg offered by the following variants: M Sport and Base.

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    The largest BMW 6 Series is the M Sport which measures 1894mm wide, 4894mm in length and sits 1369mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 6 Series is the M Sport which has 330kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The BMW 6 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 6 Series is the M Sport which weighs 2390 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 6 Series uses Premium Unleaded.

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