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BMW recalling 7 series for software problems

BMW recalling 7 series models over unintentionally opening doors. There are totally 7485 sedans involved in this software problem. Due to this software problem, door has got unintentional opening. The problem was found in Japan in 2007, covering cars from 2005 to 2007 model years, and it led to recall.

BMW 7 series 2007


After the Japanese recall, the NHTSA asked about this matter in the United States in 2011. BMW replied that 80 percent of the car replaced with new software. After conference with the German company, BMW announces about this recall issue.

Press Release

BMW recalls 7 series - Press Release

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2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

From May 2013, it is also the 6 Series Gran Coupe in the strong M6 version with 560 hp (412 kW).

BMW M6 Gran Coupe 2014

After the M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible will be starting in May 2013, the M6 Gran Coupe. BMW thus combines the elegant appearance of his four-door coupe with the brute power of the V8 twin-turbo engine.

Visually, the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe remains quite restrained and shows only on second glance that this is a very special version.

The revised front bumper with larger air intakes, widely flared wheel arches with exclusive 20 "alloy wheels and the M-typical double tailpipes featuring the individual appearance of the fast Gran Coupé.

BMW M6 Gran Coupe 2014

Another highlight is the made ​​from the high-tech material carbon fiber roof, along with the visible carbon structure also includes a dynamic depression in the middle.

Inside, the sporty touch is then passed on, without forgetting the exclusive elegance. The finest leather covered sports seats, which give a perfect fit, but also are long-distance cruising.

The most important thing is of course the engine. As with the other body variants of the M6 under the bonnet of the BMW M6 Gran Coupé send the proven V8 TwinPower Turbo with 4.4 liter displacement. The performance is still at 560 hp (412 kW), the circuit takes over the seven-speed M double-clutch transmission.

BMW M6 Gran Coupe 2014

The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.2 seconds, top speed is limited to 250 km h / unless we allow ourselves the M Drivers Package, then ends the forward thrust only at 305 km / h

Thus, the enormous performance is brought even without big losses on the tarmac is a Launch Control function. The chassis and brake system performance and modified vehicle characteristics were adjusted.

Standard equipment on the M6 Gran Coupe include 20 "M light-alloy wheels, a leather interior with heated front seats, an alarm system, the BMW Professional radio with hi-fi speaker system, LED headlights and much more.


BMW M6 Gran Coupe 2014 interior
On request, it is of course also highlights such as the Bang & Olufsen sound system, the Professional navigation system, rear-seat heater, Soft Close Automatic for the doors and the familiar assistance systems.

Prices are not set yet, the market launch takes place in May 2013.
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