6 BMW 2021 SERIES GT: A FABULOUS MIRACLE
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6 BMW 2021 SERIES GT: A FABULOUS MIRACLE

The king of luxury, practicality and comfort feeds for miles

6 BMW 2021 SERIES GT: A FABULOUS MIRACLE

I wanted to put the name - a family limousine. Well, yes, the car does not look like a limousine at all, although it leaves such a feeling in its luxurious interior.

The question of what it looks like is central to this exclusive Gran Tourismo. The Bavarians say it combines the qualities and vision of a coupe, sedan, station wagon and SUV. And although from a design point of view, all these silhouettes seem incompatible, BMW managed to create a symbiosis that is distinguished by elegance. Especially after the facelift, they spared the normal kidneys, slightly expanding them towards the bumper below (predecessor test, see below). HERE ). The fixtures were very similar in shape to the Series 7 fixtures, but with a more modern and dynamic L-shaped living room character. So the car in front is a bit like a "week" before the facelift with the infamous huge kidneys, or in other words, it still looks elegant despite much sportier armor.

6 BMW 2021 SERIES GT: A FABULOUS MIRACLE

However, the exceptional modernity of the lanterns is not only visual. They have laser technology (option) that "bypasses" the rest of the traffic when you're on long trips and has a huge range of 650 meters ahead in the dark. Although the profile looks like a huge hatchback, it also has a lot of elegance. The reason is the long engine compartment, the coupe line descending to the rear wheels, enhanced by frameless side windows and an automatic exit spoiler above the trunk at speeds above 80 km / h. It is difficult to find an analogue of this model in the automotive world, all the more pleasing to the eye.

Class

Inside, the cabin is business class, but cozy thanks to natural leather and wood, as well as warm shades of brown in this test car.

6 BMW 2021 SERIES GT: A FABULOUS MIRACLE

The car “rides” on the Series 7 platform and this can be seen from the space in the cabin. It definitely surpasses that in the short base of the "week", and in the "air" over the head and shoulders - in the long one. Rear passengers can adjust their seats forward and backward, as well as the angle of the backrest (electronically). And the quality and luxury of the cabin is completely identical to what you get in a limousine.

6 BMW 2021 SERIES GT: A FABULOUS MIRACLE

Here, the post-facelift changes are reflected in the glossy black surfaces of the controls, further enhancing the sense of intellectual luxury. In terms of intelligence, the car now comes standard with a fully digital instrument cluster and a 12,3-inch control display that controls all of the car's functions, including voice assist and gestures.

6 BMW 2021 SERIES GT: A FABULOUS MIRACLE

In terms of practicality, there are few cars that can match this epic touring. The trunk has an impressive volume - 600 liters, and if it is not enough, it can increase to 1800 liters when lowering the rear seats.

Air mat

The addition to the model name - Gran Turismo - suggests that this car is built to feed for miles. All this luxury is properly "carried" over our broken roads with airbags. As well as being able to raise the body by 20mm if needed, they make for a completely "limousine" driving experience, and even the huge 20-inch M sport package wheels topped with low-profile tires can't detract from driving comfort. passengers.

6 BMW 2021 SERIES GT: A FABULOUS MIRACLE

However, these wheels are reflected in the area with which we associate every BMW - in fun handling. It is unrealistic how you can drive a car with the same size and shape in this way. Straight as a razor, unshakable in turns. Here the hatchback analogies return, only with the driving pleasure delivered by hot hatchbacks. The rear steerable wheels certainly contribute to exceptional precision, in addition to the air suspension, which is noticeably stiffer in sport mode. And BMW steering wheel settings should be included in automotive textbooks.

6 BMW 2021 SERIES GT: A FABULOUS MIRACLE

With this kind of management, you have all the prerequisites to enjoy the advanced 3-liter inline diesel engine, which is complemented by mild hybrid technology with a 48-volt starter / generator (as well as all other 4- and 6-cylinder engines for the model). So, in the 640d version, the power is already 340, and the torque is the actual avalanche-like 700 Nm (previously it was 313 hp and 630 Nm). This "bad" diesel engine, hated in the modern world, accelerates a huge car weighing more than 2 tons to 100 km / h in 5,3 seconds and burns 8 liters per 100 km in real road conditions. Not even quite real, but rather enthusiastic and dynamic. Wasn't the diesel turned off a bit hastily and undeservedly?

Under the hood

6 BMW 2021 SERIES GT: A FABULOUS MIRACLE
ДvigatelDiesel
drive unitFour-wheel drive
Number of cylinders6
Working volume2993 cube
Power in hp  340 h.p. (at 4400 rpm)
Torque700 Nm (at 1750 rpm)
Acceleration time(0 – 100 km / h) 5,3 sec.
full speed250 km / h
Fuel consumption- Garden66 l
Mixed cycle7,2 l / 100 km
CO2 emissions188 g / km
The weight2085 kg
Pricefrom 123 700 BGN with VAT

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