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The new BMW 6 Series Coupé. The new BMW 6 Series Convertible.
Tue Jun 26 17:15:00 CEST 2007 Press Kit
Two dream cars are setting out on the next lap. Featuring highly attractive modifications to their characteristic design, an interior further refined in many details and boasting new colour highlights as well as innovations in drive technology and on the driver assistance and safety systems, the new BMW 6 Series Coupé and the BMW 6 Series Convertible offer an even greater thrill and more style than ever before. Indeed, through their looks and style, combined with cutting-edge technology, both models are an authentic representation of the classic Gran Turismo featuring modern highlights together with classic qualities.
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1. Description in Brief. 2. Authentic, Progressive, Gran Turismo. The
new BMW 6 Series Coupé. The new BMW 6 Series Convertible. (Short
Version) 3. The Thrilling BMW 6 Series: Character Comes from Tradition.
4. Design: Dynamics in Stylish Perfection. 5. Drivetrain: Superior
Power, new Versatility. 6. Chassis and Suspension, Driver Assistance
Systems, Safety: Innovations to Make Motoring a Genuine Experience. 7.
Features and Equipment: Exclusivity in its Most Modern Form. 8.
Specifications. 9. Exterior and Interior Dimensions. 10. Power and
Performance Diagrams. Description in Brief. - New edition of the BMW
6 Series Coupé and BMW 6 Series Convertible successful the world
over and built more than 75,500 times so far, strengthening the
position of the Coupé as the leading 2+2-seater in the luxury
segment in both technological and dynamic terms, and reinforcing the
sporting, modern and exclusive features of the Convertible. - The
BMW 6 Series as the authentic re-interpretation and progressive
continuation of the Gran Turismo heritage, a car concept deeply embedded
in a 70-year history of successful, sporting, technologically leading
and stylish Coupés and Convertibles in the luxury segment. -
Careful accentuation of the exterior design confirming the sporting
qualities of the Coupé and Convertible, continuation of the
prize-winning sculptural design with smooth lines extending all round
the car, surfaces flowing into one another and a dynamically stretched
silhouette, consistent perfection of the harmonious lines by modifying
various details both front and rear. - Fresh accentuation within the
interior by carefully updating the controls and instruments and
introducing new compositions of materials and colours, iDrive
Controller, rotary knobs for the air conditioning and audio system, door
openers and glove compartment push button in new high-quality material,
interior trim and upholstery in new colour schemes, leather upholstery
in SunReflective Technology in the BMW 6 Series Convertible reducing
the heat effect of the sun. - 4.8-litre eight-cylinder developing
270 kW/367 hp and offering enhanced efficiency as the top engine in the
new BMW 650i Coupé and the new BMW 650i Convertible, newly
developed 3.0-litre straight-six with High Precision Injection in the
lean-burn mode on the new BMW 630i Coupé and the new BMW 630i
Convertible, comprehensive implementation of the BMW EfficientDynamics
development strategy in all engine variants, Brake Energy Regeneration,
on-demand control and operation of the engine's ancillary units,
steering system with Varioserv steering assistance pump, heat-optimised
final drive reducing frictional losses, gearshift point indicator, fuel
consumption reduced up to 5 per cent (eight-cylinder) and,
respectively, 15 per cent (six-cylinder) versus the former models,
unique balance of engine power and economy unparalleled in this drive
segment. - The first and only diesel-powered models in the segment,
the BMW 635d Coupé and BMW 635d Convertible featuring a
3.0-litre straight-six diesel engine, the third model variant
highlighting the long-distance touring qualities and sporting character
of the BMW 6 Series Series by combining exceptional efficiency with
supreme torque and pulling power, the most sporting and powerful
3.0-litre straight-six diesel in the world with Variable Twin Turbo,
all-aluminium crankcase and third-generation common rail fuel injection,
210 kW/286 hp, maximum torque 580 Newton-metres/427 lb-ft. - Newly
developed six-speed automatic sports transmission (standard in the BMW
635d), unparalleled gearshift dynamics, extremely short reaction and
gearshift times, direct connection to the engine, gearshift paddles on
the steering wheel, sports button for an even faster gearshift as well
as adjustment of gas pedal progression and Servotronic control map on
the regular steering. - Electronic gear selector lever on the new
automatic sports transmission with unique optical, ergonomic and
functional qualities, iDrive Control extended by eight freely
programmable favourite buttons. - The BMW 6 Series as the spearhead in
innovation for driving dynamics, safety and comfort: Now available for
the first time with Adaptive Headlights and variable light
distribution, the only car in its segment with Active Cruise Control
incorporating an automatic brake application function, Active Cruise
Control with stop & go function to maintain distances in flowing
traffic and when driving dead slow, Lane Departure Warning with
vibration signal on the steering wheel, Head-Up Display, BMW Night
Vision and high-beam assistant, navigation system with full-word voice
entry, BMW Individual High-End Audio System. - Lightweight chassis
with aluminium double-joint tiebar axle at the front and aluminium
integral IV axle at the rear, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with
additional functions, extra-powerful and precise premium brake system,
Dynamic Drive with active anti-roll bars, Active Steering, permanent,
ongoing brake pad wear indicator, tyre defect indicator, runflat tyres.
- Headrests activated in the event of a collision to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an impact from the rear, supplementing the
all-round safety package for passive occupant safety, all seats with
three-point inertia-reel seat belts, adaptive control and activation of
frontal airbags, side airbags, BMW 6 Series Coupé equipped with
extra-large head airbags, BMW 6 Series Convertible featuring
electronically controlled rollover protection activating the rollbars
behind the rear seats. - Engine variants BMW 6 Series Coupé:
BMW 650i: eight-cylinder petrol engine featuring VALVETRONIC and
double-VANOS, capacity 4 ,799 cc, max output 270 kW/367 hp at 6,300
rpm, max torque 490 Nm/361 lb-ft at 3,400 rpm, acceleration 0-100 km/h
in 5.4 seconds, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), average fuel consumption
to the EU standard 11.7 ltr/100 km (equal to 24.1 mpg imp) (with
automatic sports transmission 10.5 litres, equal to 26.9 mpg imp). BMW
630i: straight-six petrol engine with second-generation direct fuel
injection (High Precision Injection), capacity 2,996 cc, max output 200
kW/272 hp at 6,700 rpm, max torque 320 Nm/236 lb-ft between 2,750 and
3,000 rpm, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, top speed 250 km/h
(155 mph), average fuel consumption to EU standard 7.9 litres/100 km
(equal to 35.8 mpg imp) (with automatic sports transmission 7.7
litres/36.7 mpg imp). BMW 635d: straight-six diesel with common rail
fuel injection and Variable Twin Turbo (VTT), capacity 2,993 cc, max
output 210 kW/286 hp at 4,400 rpm, max torque 580 Nm/427 lb-ft between
1,750 and 2,250 rpm, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, top speed
250 km/h 155 mph), average consumption to EU standard 6.9 litres/100 km
(40.9 mpg imp). - Engine variants BMW 6 Series Convertible: BMW
650i: eight-cylinder petrol engine featuring VALVETRONIC and
double-VANOS, capacity 4,799 cc, max output 270 kW/367 hp at 6,300 rpm,
max torque 490 Nm/361 lb-ft at 3,400 rpm, acceleration 0-100 km/h) in
5.5 seconds, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), average fuel consumption to
the EU standard 12.6 ltr/100 km (equal to 22.4 mpg imp) (with automatic
sports transmission: 10.9 litres, equal to 25.9 mpg imp). BMW 630i:
straight-six petrol engine with second-generation direct fuel injection
(High Precision Injection), capacity 2,996 cc, max output 200 kW/272 hp
at 6,700 rpm, max torque 320 Nm/236 lb-ft between 2,750 and 3,000 rpm,
acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph),
average fuel consumption to EU standard 8.3 litres/100 km (equal to
34.0 mpg imp) (automatic sports transmission 8.1 litres/34.9 mpg imp).
BMW 635d: straight-six diesel with common rail fuel injection and
Variable Twin Turbo (VTT), capacity 2,993 cc, max output 210 kW/286 hp
at 4,400 rpm, max torque 580 Nm/427 lb-ft between 1,750 and 2,250 rpm,
acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, top speed 250 km/h 155 mph),
average fuel consumption to EU standard 7.2 litres/100 km (39.2 mpg imp).
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